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Originally Posted by Husker BRZ
So what did you use to paint yours? I'm really wanting to do this and the color you have is perfect IMO. And did you wetsand and then use the 3M hand glaze or was it the other way around?
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It's VHT Nite-Shades. In retrospect, I think I should have used DupliColor MetalCast, as VHT looks to be a bit darker. I prefer the candy-apple red look over the almost-smoked look, but that's just my preference.
In this order:
- Sprayed 2-3 coats of VHT (light 2000 grit wet-sand between each coat to scuff)
- Sprayed 2 coats of clear (light wet-sand between coats - you may want to do more than two coats)
- wet sand clearcoat once hardened
- 3M hand glaze
If it still isn't perfect...
- went sand again if there are remaining imperfections in the clear
- 3M Hand Glaze
Just give the 3M a day or two to set. If you touch it an hour or two after you hand buff, it will still scratch easily and leave marks. Even a microfiber can leave marks when it's fresh. Just be patient. At least leave it overnight before installing them.