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You can see the stock taillight... 
   
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You can see the stock taillight in his hands. First, Mario wet-sanded the whole taillight with some 1500-grit paper, which gave it just enough scuff for the clear to stick to.
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Once the lens was dry and cleaned, we went into the spray booth and Mario used a tack cloth to clean any excess dirt, fiber, etc.
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Here is the secret. Mixed... 
   
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Here is the secret. Mixed into the clearcoat is a small amount of black paint. Mario made several light passes with the spray gun. With each succeeding pass, the lenses gradually got darker, giving them a "smoked" look. The key is to make several light passes. If you get them too dark, you will have a miserable time sanding all the clear off and starting again. After he smoked the lenses, he then sprayed them with a regular clearcoat to give them some shine and protect the color.
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Here you can see the lenses... 
   
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Here you can see the lenses drying in the booth. Let them cure for about 24 hours before you touch them. The clearcoat is soft and you can easily leave a fingerprint.
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Last, but not least, is the finished product installed on the Camaro. It looks fantastic and adds to the overall color scheme of the car. Thanks Mario!
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