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WTB: Tail lights in excellent shape

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Old 02-24-2011, 08:54 PM
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Default WTB: Tail lights in excellent shape

Looking for a set, mine work, but are cloudy...

LMK if you have a good set for sale!
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Have you buffed the lights yet?
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The TEPO (The Evil Previous Owner) had tinted them red. I removed that by wet sanding them, but now they're dull.

What steps should I take buffing them? I don't have a Porter Cable orbital buffer...
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Got a pair for sale. PM'd
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I would say to pick up some Meguair's Ultimate Compound. You use it by hand it will just take some time. That ultimate compound is great. I used it and it really made my GF's car's paint look great. Follow up with a good quality wax.

What grit sandpaper did you use?
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800 then 1200 wet.
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If you are still looking for a set I sent you a PM.
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