Tinted 3rd

[bfr]

just researching for this simple mod...

Just wondering if anyone has used a clear plastic adhesion promoter? Like one of these to help reduce/eliminate chipping/flaking problems down the road:

SEM 39863

SEM 77723

DupliColor CP199

Automotive Touchup

That Testors Pactra looks like a good option...except I don't have one of the little sprayers. But might be a good excuse to get one.

 

[Phyguy]

I did my third (twice now) and the first power wash I had chips and flakes. Looking for a more permanent solution.

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

Any updates on a more permanent solution?

 

[Raptor Retrofit]

Yeah, more VHT and clear. Im doing 4 coats of VHT and 2 coats of clear now.

I have a couple in stock ready to ship!

 

[Nick@Apollo-Optics]

Yeah, more VHT and clear. Im doing 4 coats of VHT and 2 coats of clear now.

I have a couple in stock ready to ship!

4 coats of VHT! Can you even see the cargo lights?

Also, do you remove the lens from the truck or just tape it off with a bunch of newspaper?

Also, are you sanding or wetsanding between coats or just doing a cleaning and wipe down?

 

[JD_27]

If you scuff up then spray the inside of the lens wouldn't this protect the tint?

 

[TheJoker]

4 coats of VHT! Can you even see the cargo lights?

Also, do you remove the lens from the truck or just tape it off with a bunch of newspaper?

Also, are you sanding or wetsanding between coats or just doing a cleaning and wipe down?

I used 2 heavy coats of VHT and 4 light coats of clear. Yes, I can see the cargo lights (barely). Did it on the truck, Dawson (RaptorRetrofit) sells them, so he does them off the truck. I sanded mine before starting. About 15min between coats so no sanding between coats.

pm Dawson for pricing, I bet he can do it for less time and money than doing it yourself.