I searched and got 1 result not real helpful. I diy on polishing tailights at one point in time but cant find it now. anyone have it?

 

try blue magic metal polish. you can get it at wal-mart. i used to use it on that black plastic piece on the truck in between the tail lights on my monte carlo. you might have to do it a couple times but it does make a noticeable difference.

 

wet sand with 1000 - 1500 - 2000 and finish up with meguiar's plastx polish. works great on head and taillights!

 

last post is correct. one more thing. when sanding u need to sand in an "X" pattern.its called cross cut. this will ensure even sanding anf will not leave visible lines when polished. i would also wax those lights from now on since ur sanding them ur opening the pores in the plastic theyll oxidize easier now

 

if you keep them clean, you won't have to sand them again though. I use rubbing compound and polish instead of the plastic polish. faster results.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tico &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">last post is correct. one more thing. when sanding u need to sand in an "X" pattern.its called cross cut. this will ensure even sanding anf will not leave visible lines when polished. i would also wax those lights from now on since ur sanding them ur opening the pores in the plastic theyll oxidize easier now</TD></TR></TABLE>


By x pattern do you mean diagnal one way then go the oppisite?

 

I have found that when you are using 1500+ grit the pattern that you use really does not matter.

I use a wet sponge as a backer and do regular strokes. The angles that you sand at mainly depend on the shapes of the part. With flat ones up/down side/side is more than fine.

When I have done lenses in the past I have used Eastwood's metal buff red and metal buff white with 3M's shine restorer as a finish and sealer with its wax. Alot of the same process to remove scratches from dvd's.

You can also use -00- steel wool a quick moving semi-dry buff, then regular clear coat paint.