Ducky22287

So I'm wanting to black out my tails but I'm not do sure what wet sanding really is and what it involves so I was looking for someone to explain. Also what tools would be needed as well.

car_guy_09

Just some 2000 grit sandpaper, Wet sanding just means you keep the paper wet while sanding

hedlesshorsmenss

DO NOT sand your tails. whether its wet sanding or not. it will give it a horrible hazed look. just put very light coats on and make sure not to run.

Nymostwanted187

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Just keep the paper wet all the time and that's basically it. Sanding with water lol I did mine in a sink with the water running on the side.

car_guy_09

...and then you clear them

..then you just polish them

Nymostwanted187

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something had to have gone wrong! lol
oh and to the OP, make sure you polish them after and they'll be nice and shiny

Ducky22287

I thought they needed to be wetsanded, otherwise they don't look smooth, but now I'm guessing that not the case lol..well as long as done right and carefully.

Random tinting question...

How many cans will I need to get them really dark?

Nymostwanted187

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This is how they look with the nightshades alone. I dont think they were cleared yet


And this is how they look when they're wetsanded and polished


And i used 1 can and still had a lot left.

wardzach2007

You polished them with what and how? ^^^

Nymostwanted187

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Just some car wax I had sitting around. I think it was liquid wax but i just took an old cotton shirt and started waxing it and trying my best to buff it by hand lol

wardzach2007

Thanks! Im redoing my lights here in a couple of days. I just want lights that look shiny. But I didn't want to buy a buffer.

Nymostwanted187

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Oh alright cool man. Yea just take your time with them and give them a good wetsand. Then just polish them with any kind of car wax as long as it's not heavy duty lol