50/50 Spar/spirits Headlight Job

[Dugdug]

Did the 50/50 spar/sprits Headlight method today. WORKED GREAT! First wet sanded 400,600,800,1000,1500,2000,3000 in straight lines. Wiped off with IPA, mixed 50/50 Spar/spirits, applied with scotts blue shop towel.... And amazing results!!!

My first application of the spar/spirits didn't go so well. I took too long applying it so I ended up with streaks. So wiped it off with the spirits and reapplied the mixture, this time a little quicker and wow...

Needless to say, I will be using and recommending this method from now on.

 

[jcarson112]

So is this method better than the Clearcoat in a rattle can that people were talking about a little while ago?

 

[Dugdug]

I haven't used that method, but I have read about it. The methods I previously used was with kits you get at auto zone. This is far better than them.

 

[chevchenko]

looks great!

 

[SameGuy]

I'm not sure how it can be as durable, though. Seems to me it'll want to flake off fairly soon (compared to a hard lacquer clear coat applied to a roughened base).

 

[Dugdug]

It's my understanding that the rough base is actually better as it creates a better surface for it to bond to.