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Old 03-06-2014, 05:46 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by fourvalleys View Post
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.
So I started and after sanding and the first coat I have a lot of fine scratches. Is this something that will dissapear with more coats or will it still be seen after everything is done?
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