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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by kput
Even if you stay away from dust, the way the VHT and clear works a wet sand and polish should be necessary to give it the gloss..
my headlights looked foggy and like garbage before the polish..
I'll take pic for ya. i had planned to wet sand and buff but it came out glossy. any pics i have show it pretty well but ill get a close up.


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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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ps kill the dealer tramp stamp
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 12:06 AM
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Looks nice.

Might want to take off that dealership sticker.
Old Jun 6, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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you do this after your all done doing the clear coat ? with wat grain
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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How many coats of each did you do? I did 3 of ea. came out very glossy. Buddy of mine didn't use clear and it came out textured. Are you using acrylic or the other kind?
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Pretty darn good!! Im scared to do mine myself!! Think im going to try vinyl first!!
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