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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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NO clear coat?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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NO clear coat?
theres actually two coats of duplicolor clear, i thought it looked a little dull too
 
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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shoot a few more coats on there and then use 1500 and 2000 grit sanpaper and wetsand them until there smooth. then get some rubbing compound and buff it out! i used automotive clear but the end result was from lots of sanding and polishing!
 
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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Looks good!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jlstang351
shoot a few more coats on there and then use 1500 and 2000 grit sanpaper and wetsand them until there smooth. then get some rubbing compound and buff it out! i used automotive clear but the end result was from lots of sanding and polishing!
ok i will when i get time, thanks for the help
 
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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did the automotive clear eat the niteshade?
i was told that the solvent in automotive clear will wreck rattle can paint.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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did the automotive clear eat the niteshade?
i was told that the solvent in automotive clear will wreck rattle can paint.
Mine turned out perfect w/ automotive clear!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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Wow! You guys have inspired me to nightshade my tails. Those look great.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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I like it, a DIY harley tail light
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DarrenWS6
Probably because leaving the reverse light looks ugly.
I disagree.

 
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