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How do you polish tail lights?
Is it the same procedure for headlights? Is there anything different I should be aware of? Also, is it okay for me to use a pad on the plastic tail light, wash it, then use it back on the paint or that's a "no no"? Thanks
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Re: How do you polish tail lights?
I usually cut and polish plastics first and then change pads for paint. Sometimes I'll hit them after I'm done with the paint.
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Re: How do you polish tail lights?
I treat taillights more like paint rather than headlights.
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Re: How do you polish tail lights?
Originally Posted by WaxMaster1
I treat taillights more like paint rather than headlights.
^^^This
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Re: How do you polish tail lights?
Originally Posted by WaxMaster1
I treat taillights more like paint rather than headlights.
Why, are they both not plastic?
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Re: How do you polish tail lights?
Originally Posted by Rsurfer
Why, are they both not plastic?
As I understand it, headlights are generally polycarbonate, which is purposely used for its impact strength and its high transmissivity (of light), although it features less clarity so it diffuses light. The outer layer of tail light covers is polymethyl methacrylate acrylic. PMMA is very scratch resistant, doesn't yellow and is amenable to simple compounding and polishing. Polycarbonate, lacking the clarity of PMMA and due to its diffuse yellowing from UV and less resistance to scratching than PMMA requires much more aggressive treatment in order to re-establish clarity - hence, sanding, compounding and polishing.
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Re: How do you polish tail lights?
It turned out pretty nice
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Re: How do you polish tail lights?
Originally Posted by WaxMaster1
I treat taillights more like paint rather than headlights.
^^ this. I use a basic polish like M205/Ultimate Polish or HDSpeed which is my AIO of choice.
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Re: How do you polish tail lights?
I just use M105 and the M205 and use an LSP to coat the lense. Works fine for me.
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Re: How do you polish tail lights?
CarPro Essence used with a microfiber cutting pad is a great one step combo on taillights. Polishes and protects.
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