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Old 09-21-2013, 04:12 PM   #348
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Can someone correct me on the process if I have something wrong (using metalcast and spraymax 2k clear):

1. Clean tail lights with dawn dish soap and dry
2. Mask and sand tail lights entirely and evenly (clear part) with 2000 grit paper
3. Wash again with dish soap (?) and allow to dry
4. Light coat of Metalcast followed by 2 medium coats of metalcast, 30 mins inbetween
5. Light coat of clear followed by 2 medium coats, allowing dry time inbetween

Things I'm not sure about:
1. Should I sand anytime between paint coats or just initially to prep the plastic surface?
2. Should I wet sand? The 2000 grit I bought is wet\dry paper.
3. What is a good\safe dry time for both metalcast and the clear? Should I paint with red then allow to fully dry for a week or so then go back to do clear?
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