View Full Version : My Veil Is chipping
justinkk2005
09-05-2007, 05:39 PM
what do I do?
It kinda made me mad to find this considering its not been on there 2 weeks, its chipping on the top of my headlight.
Veil Guy
09-05-2007, 08:02 PM
Can you send/post a pic?
I've had the same Veil coating for almost six years now.
You should be doing better...
Veil Guy 8)
Is it chipping, or is it peeling?
It's an important different, because peeling can happen when the Veil is applied to a surface that wasn't properly cleaned first, or if it goes on too thick.
Chipping...well, did you drive behind any gravel trucks lately?
Veil Guy
09-06-2007, 06:55 AM
JDS,
Want a tech support role? :wink:
Veil Guy 8)
justinkk2005
09-06-2007, 03:23 PM
Yes, i'll get a picture and post it up when I get home... It's actually getting worse by the day and I cleaned the headlights really great before applying, shook it up and let it sit as recommended. It may be on a little thick though 8)
Veil Guy
09-06-2007, 07:23 PM
justinkk2005,
Please keep us posted...
Veil Guy 8)
strmchaxsr
09-06-2007, 07:52 PM
i had a few thicker bands and it is where mine sorta peeled away. Othyerwise coasting survived a winter on 2nd try.
Veil Guy. A better container for liquid would be great for less spillage
Veil Guy
09-06-2007, 07:57 PM
In what circumstance? During application?
We've tried to make it easy for getting 2" and 3" brushes in the solution.
Veil Guy 8)
strmchaxsr
09-06-2007, 08:42 PM
I had let it dry for about 5 days last August and there were some thicker ribbons on the lights. Apparently the bands did not dry well/adhere to the surface as 2 narrow ribbons peeled away with a car wash(those thicker bands). They were about 2-4" long ribbons that were about 1/4-3/8" in width. I did redo that headlight light and it survived the winter as did the other light with the original application.
Veil Guy
09-06-2007, 09:22 PM
That's good to hear.
We've have our Veil on one of my personal vehicle going on six years now.
Talk about over engineering...we shot for a min. of six months! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Veil Guy 8)
justinkk2005
09-09-2007, 10:26 AM
Here's the picture:
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h173/justinkk2005/veil.jpg
Veil Guy
09-09-2007, 12:02 PM
justinkk2005,
It's tough to gauge from that particular picture.
My recommendation, though, would be to go with one heavy coat instead of two...this may improve the integrity and durability of the film.
We have some application technique videos available for viewing at:
http://www.laserveil.com/cool_videos/
Veil Guy 8)
justinkk2005
09-09-2007, 06:24 PM
Hey thanks alot, and for the chipping. It's at the top of the headlight. I did put alot on, maybe a little too much. After I applied it to my car I applied it to my friends car and it looked great! Almost perfect
My first application wasnt so great though 8)
Phillip559
09-11-2007, 10:31 PM
You probably have wax buildup on the lights. Read the veil application guide that i prepared and follow it step for step (even if u dont airbrush it)