any one know a way to polish up the tail lights?
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my tail lights are looking a little dull and i wanted to know if anyone knew a method or product to use to polish them up? or do they need to be replaced?
thanks!
Robby
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Robby
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Arena993 and I took wet 3000 grit on a DA then followed with basically the above and it worked out great. This process won't take the crazing away but it minimizes them. Five feet away you can't tell.
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If you just want to 'take the worn look' off them (and the 'worn' look is pretty horendous), then yep, I'd run over them with 3000+ (that's three THOUSAND!) grit wet sandpaper.
If you just want to 'spruce them up a bit' with minimal effort - then get some Meguiars Plastic Polish (I think it comes in a white plastic container and is called 'PlastiX' or something like that.) Just remember to NOT let any of this stuff come in contact with paintwork. JUST USE IT ON YOUR PLASTIC LENSES !!!
Use a good 'microfiber'-type cloth to remove the 'oxidized plastic' (i.e. white stuff) that will be 'generated' -- and finish off with a spritz of some LIQUID polish. DON'T USE A 'PASTE POLISH' because you will 'fill' the lettering e.g. "DOT" and "Made in Germany" embossed on the plastic with dried-up crusty bits of wax/polish and it'll look crap.
Have fun!
Gerry
If you just want to 'spruce them up a bit' with minimal effort - then get some Meguiars Plastic Polish (I think it comes in a white plastic container and is called 'PlastiX' or something like that.) Just remember to NOT let any of this stuff come in contact with paintwork. JUST USE IT ON YOUR PLASTIC LENSES !!!
Use a good 'microfiber'-type cloth to remove the 'oxidized plastic' (i.e. white stuff) that will be 'generated' -- and finish off with a spritz of some LIQUID polish. DON'T USE A 'PASTE POLISH' because you will 'fill' the lettering e.g. "DOT" and "Made in Germany" embossed on the plastic with dried-up crusty bits of wax/polish and it'll look crap.
Have fun!
Gerry
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Yes. Meguire's will do a fine job. I suggest you purchase the polishing ball, too.
It will work with any decent drill. I found it worth the few extra dollars.
It will work with any decent drill. I found it worth the few extra dollars.
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Might be worth investing in some new taillights. Funny, as my taillights have stayed looking shiny and new, but my center reflector is all lined and crazed and dull. Happened only in the last year, and I've tried all of the above, but it only looks good for a few days then dulls right back up again. I have decided to just spring for a new center lens.
I must say, I've had my 993 for 8 years but it's only now showing the slight telltale signs of being thirteen years old.
I must say, I've had my 993 for 8 years but it's only now showing the slight telltale signs of being thirteen years old.
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