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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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So I started NiteShading my tail lights yesterday and when I applied the clear it dried grey. I am using a Krylon Fusion clear with a uv protection. Since, I have sanded the clear off and respayed a layer of VHT. I would really like to clear and wet sand for a glass look. Am I just using the wrong clear?
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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After a few coats of clear it usually starts to look "milky". Just wet sand smooth and polish. Some of the higher end clears (from a paint shop) don't do that as much.
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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Ok, I got really nervous when it started doing the color change. I'll give that a try and buff the crap out it...and if nothing else I can always take it back down and start over lol.
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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What 99Zee said. And what you said OP is a good thing about the VHT stuff, you can wet sand it off and start over since it's not like the body of the car or something big and noticable.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 05:54 AM
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well, I ended up buying a differant clear, Dupli-color clear enamel and it turned out pretty good. The Dupli didnt smoke over at all.
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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Some brand clears dont bond with other brand base coats. Why Clear coat it? VHT night shade is technically clear with a tint of black. I sprayed NHT night shade, wetsand, buff. Looks almost to OEM specs.
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