advice . Make taillights look new

[44annex]

I have an 82 280 zx. Taillights are fine but the white back up section has yellowed . Any suggestions ? ThanksFeed back please

[HMFIC]

Headlight Lens Care (http://www.autogeek.net/headlight-lens.html)

[Emile]

Try the 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System.

Here: 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System, headlight polishing kit, restore yellow headlights, 3M plastic polish (http://www.autogeek.net/3m-headlight-kit.html)

[sal329]

Do you have a PC or Rotary? 4" pads? I always start off with polishing with 4" pads and my PC. Just like paint start with the least aggressive and work your way up. If you still need more then wet sand then polish

[44annex]

Thank you for the responses . I have an orbital . I will pick up the 3m and try it . I appreciate the help:cheers:

[redboost10]

for the really bad yellow ones, i have wetsanded a pair off a ford superduty. then finished off with menz nano with a white pad.

[44annex]

a little yellowish on the white <reverse > part of the lense . Thanks

[ScottB]

the yellowing can be the actually discoloration of the type of plastic used. In some cases a replacement is needed. I find using something like Plexus or DP Plex All on a normal basis prevents these changes to headlamps and taillamps.

[44annex]

do you think it is worth a try with the 3m ? Thanks

[ScottB]

the term "yellowing" worries me, as usually suggests a discoloration and change in the lens which is likely permanent. A hazing or milky appearance can normally suggest that polishing could/will help. No harm in trying ... but I personally might suggest looking for some Nismo lens or something from a wreck on ebay and then keeping up from the start with sealants or DP FlexAll / Plexus.