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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by slicky rick
The scratches seem to be heavy near the engine hood and lightens to almost none near the pointed edge at the rear fender.
Maybe the heat from the engine?

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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 06:57 PM
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It's a 2010. I tried scratching with fingernail but seriously with the way it looks I expect to feel it with the fingernails but the outside of the lens really feels smooth. That is why sometimes I feel it he scratches are on the inside. But if it's heat caused it might actually be in the lens. Which is why when I tried plastic polish, it wasn't too effective. Used novus system and with a lot of elbow push. Felt there was improvement but not really that significant.
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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by slicky rick
It's a 2010. I tried scratching with fingernail but seriously with the way it looks I expect to feel it with the fingernails but the outside of the lens really feels smooth. That is why sometimes I feel it he scratches are on the inside. But if it's heat caused it might actually be in the lens. Which is why when I tried plastic polish, it wasn't too effective. Used novus system and with a lot of elbow push. Felt there was improvement but not really that significant.
I think you're probably right they are spider cracks inside the lens. I'm not 100% sure of this but the rears should have a UV coating. You've certainly polished that off if you spent any amount of time on it. You may want to re-coat it or put some 3M on them otherwise they will haze from UV damage within 6-8 months. I only know this to be factual for the front lights but I have to assume the rears are the same.
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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I agree . The novus system has one kind of polish with a uv protection. I also hit the lens with plexus. I certainly hope that the polishing I tried won't cause yellowing in the future. If that happens at least it will give more reason to buy a new set.
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