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Oct 18, 2006 | 11:37 AM

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vht question

does it get applied, lets say on tailamps, on the outside of the lens? lol.. or the inside... perfectly dumbass question, buti was just wondering why they always look so glossy when its applied...

Oct 18, 2006 | 11:48 AM

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Oct 18, 2006 | 12:16 PM

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For those who have VHT and clear coated their pieces, do you wet sand the VHT with 1500 grit then clear it?

Oct 18, 2006 | 12:25 PM

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Yup put it on the outside then clearcoat them.. I had a local body shop clear mine for me they look kick ***...

Oct 18, 2006 | 12:40 PM

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I tried to clear mine with a can and they still arnt glossy so when I get my car painted in January im having them put a clear over them to match the paint! yay!

Oct 18, 2006 | 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2k2 camaro

I tried to clear mine with a can and they still arnt glossy so when I get my car painted in January im having them put a clear over them to match the paint! yay!

Did you wet sand the clear to get a better finish?

Oct 18, 2006 | 02:24 PM

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Did you wet sand the clear to get a better finish?

Yes I let mine dry for 24 hours, then wetsanded and applied a couple of thick coats of clear.

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Oct 18, 2006 | 02:29 PM

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Sand the lights with 800 grit to unsmooth the surface for good adhesion. Wipe with alcohol. Spray with light coats of VHT until you hit the desired depth. Let dry for 24hrs. Sand with 1000, 1500 and 2000. Wipe down with alcohol. Spray as many clearcoats as you would like but use very light coats, let dry between coats, and clean with alcohol before each new coat. Let dry for 24 hours. Wetsand with 1500 and 2000 grit sandpaper and you should be set!