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Old 03-19-2013, 02:02 PM   #230
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Originally Posted by xxscaxx View Post
You can't sand down the last layer of red, or it will show through the clearcoat. Mine came out shiny as hell... I didn't even have to wetsand the clear.

I only did on a few spots that had tiny bumps, but other than that, it came out perfect.

For anyone using the 2k spraymax urethane clear from automotive touchup, just be aware it only has a shelf life of 24 hours. I learned the hard way by "testing" it on a different headlight first and then it turned solid on me and had to buy another one.
I buffed the last layer of red to a nice shine before applying the clear and it was really blurry afterward. I'll try to post pics later. It even came out blurry over the section that I taped off to leave clear turn signals. Did you apply the clear in several light coats or a couple of heavier coats?
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