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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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Shiny finish after spraying taillights?

I just had my taillights sprayed So I could add a tint to them. After they dried I noticed that the finish was very dull and not shiny. What can I do to make the tail lights shiny to match my cars shiny film that is on paint? Should I have painted the tail lights same as the car or can I fix this?
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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buff it out and clear coat. There is a few DIY available in the DIY section that details the proper steps for this.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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I just wanna Make sure that using spray on tail lights is ok as far as durability and looks. Where and what type of clear coat should I buy? Thank you
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Spraying is one way to do it. Here you go https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...se-cutout.html
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 11:42 PM
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Thank you for that but all I wanna know Is that after I had these lights sprayed for about a month when I bring them back into the body shop do they have to get re sprayed before applying the clear cost film or what? I just wanna know how to get them shiny after spraying them. They just seem so dull
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Infiniti7
Thank you for that but all I wanna know Is that after I had these lights sprayed for about a month when I bring them back into the body shop do they have to get re sprayed before applying the clear cost film or what? I just wanna know how to get them shiny after spraying them. They just seem so dull
I would have them sprayed again prior to clear coating.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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just one coat of tint spray before applying clear coat or a couple?
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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do you know what the clear coat is called as well? because i know the body shop that did it does not carry it because they had to go out and buy the tint spray in the first place? whats a good brand name clear coat spray?
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 12:16 AM
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Not sure what would show up best on your lights. I probably would consult a paint, or collision shop. They may have some suggestions.
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