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VHT nightshade cracked my clear corner!! WTF?!

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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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Default VHT nightshade cracked my clear corner!! WTF?!

Ok so yesterday (3/7/11) about 330pm about 63 Degrees I decided to tint my clear corners and accessory lights on front bumper with VHT Nightshade purchased from O'rilieys... I removed the corners and accessory lights and prepd them in my garage(cleaned,removed greese, let sit for a bit (5 min) did my accessory lights, turned out great. Then I did my clear corners 1 coat dry time about 10-15 min I checked them out and one of them cracked alot. (like when plastic is really old and heat cracked) so I have no idea as to why it cracked and it kinda pisses me off cuz thats $70 down the drain. That corner did have a dime size spot of moisture in it, Is it possible that the moisture caused the corner to crack? If anybody knows why it would have happened plz let me know so I can avoid it next time



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I had to put them back on the car since they are the only ones I have. It doesnt look bad till u get close or at night when the bulb is lit



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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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I can't see any way it was the nite shades. It sucks either way though.
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 01:30 AM
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I a set of corners i can tint and send you! Wont ask much for them, there just sittin in my closet!



Also are you sure it isnt the niteshade that is cracked, never seen a corner lense just spider like that!
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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that definately doesn't look like the corner is cracked at all. i am about 99.7432% sure thats the nightshades that is 'rippled/cracked' not the corner.. and thats from improper prep or moisture.
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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^ For once I agree with Socks
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Hey wicked will you post a pic of the entire front end
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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just remove it with some good paint remover, and try again.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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@mhurlbutjr



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srry for crappy pic ill take diff ones when its nice out



I also have pics on my profile if u wanna look there as well
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