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My 2004 Black Grand Prix GT2 *NEW PICS*

ok im in the middle of wet sanding my tails. just to make sure im correct. Im needing to wet sand them with 2000 and then clear them.. Let it dry and repeat the process?? After it is finished what can i use to polish them up?
 


btipton1986 said:
ok im in the middle of wet sanding my tails. just to make sure im correct. Im needing to wet sand them with 2000 and then clear them.. Let it dry and repeat the process?? After it is finished what can i use to polish them up?
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Usually you want to sand between coats to keep the orange peel and fuzziness down,but since you are this far just keep sanding until they feel and look smooth....then have a go at polishing to see how they turned out. If its not right sand some more and polish again. I used Meguiars Ultimate compound, then Meguiars polish followed by Ultimate wax. I would think you shouldn't have to spray anymore clearcoat.
 
ok. I have Turtle wax compund and turtle wax polish so ill have to use that. And then i have some just normal wax for my car. Hopefully that will so the trick. Ill post pics tomorrow. thanks for the advice.
 
If you use the red rubbing go easy, that stuff is pretty harsh. I personally would just use the white polish and work it more, then wax when done. Lets see some pics when done.

Forgot to tell you to use a damp applicator when using polish
 
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I havent had a chance to get some pics yet, but i didn't no something right. They still aren't as shiny as my car. they are not as dull as they where but i cant seem to get the real shine out of them. We just hit another cold and rainy spot in the weather for the next few days so I will post some pics when i get the chance. I polished/ wax them for over an hour so i have no clue?? possible taking them and having them professionally clear coated might help. I did it debadged tho. And i will say that i like it better so thanks for the advice on that.
 
Sounds like you need to buff them with a buffer to get the shine. Or remove the VHT and take them to a bodyshop and have them tinted/clear or go to a tint shop and have actually tint applied.

Honestly there's choices it just depends on how you want then to turn out and how much your wanting to spend.
 


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That sucks they don't pop right, but it is Cool they aren't as matte as before.
 
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I got the tails looking better. Im going to be working on the fog lights this weekend. Im thinking of going with the CCFL halos any suggestions? I hear that the output isnt that great but I know it has to be better than the output i have now with them tinted. Also I am wanting a deeper sound from my exaust. Nothing loud, no bumble bee sounding. Almost like the same sound just a little bit louder and meaner!!! Any ideals let me know.
 
My man, keep clearing and keep wet sanding. Mine came out looking wet after like 5-6 coats of clear.
 


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