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Clear coat for Taillights.?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by CristianTRD, Jun 24, 2011.

  1. Jun 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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    CristianTRD

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    I was wondering if this spray will work as a clear coat for taillights.? I'm doin a pair of taillights and ran out of the other can I used for another pair. I don't live in a huge town so I can't run to the store and get some.

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  2. Jun 24, 2011 at 11:31 AM
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    VanillaGorilla

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    I cant see the picture cuz the work computer, what brand is it Krylon? I mean a number of clears will work, preferably one for plastics but a general clear gloss will work.
     
  3. Jun 24, 2011 at 11:31 AM
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    tacoman355

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    dont see why not. its clear coat so you should be good
     
  4. Jun 24, 2011 at 11:46 AM
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    CristianTRD

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    Yeah.. I was just making sure. Thanks.!
     
  5. Jun 24, 2011 at 1:40 PM
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    Are you tinting them? Just make sure you don't mix lacquer paint with enamel clear or vice versa. It'll look all wrinkle-y.
     
  6. Jun 24, 2011 at 9:50 PM
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    Don't use the krylon cause my tails aren't glossy looking now more a flat type look
     
  7. Jun 26, 2011 at 7:29 AM
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    Yeah. They didn't turn out glossy at all. They came out flat.
     
  8. Jun 26, 2011 at 5:14 PM
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    Try Duplicolor! That's what I used on my badges and my wheels. Looks great. Make sure with clear coat you lay it on really thick, it needs to be wet to dry shiny. Also try polishing it and waxing it.
     

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