WHITE KNIGHT 71 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 More specifically, how do I polish the red and amber parking lights? I'm putting all the lenses on now for my frame off, so a timely response is most appreciated. Is there a trick, or just something I may have around the house I can use? Thanks ahead of time for the response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I used a little bit of 3M Perfect It III on a rag with some elbow grease. The plastic head light polish may work well never tried it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Ive heard people using toothpaste on the newer style headlights, maybe worth a try, Im sure you have some of that around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jim Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 My friend at the glass shop has polished the headlight lens on a Chrysler that has yellowed and it turned out nicely. He uses a buffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Evil Austin Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 FLITZ IT ! Haha just kidding, 3M has a plastic polish, if you have a buffer wheel just coat that in the 3M and nice and easy until it polishes out ! Good luck, -EA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTX Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Rubbing compound on a damp cloth works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brichta Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I went to a Plastics place and purchased a plastic rubbing compound and a plastic polish/wax called something like Brillianize. I would also recommend using a micro fiber cloth rather than a normal shop rag. It also works great on the dash cluster. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tid Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I've had amazing results with Meguiar's two step process. There's a plastic cleaner, followed by a polish. Used with a dremel on low speed, I've made faded lenses crystal clear and swirl free. If your lenses are already in decent shape, I use a microfiber cloth instead of the dremel. I rarely see these products in stores. . .you may have to order them directly from Meguiar's. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I use simichrome polish for my Dodge headlight lenses and it should work fine for your turn & tail lenses. Heck, it even works great at polishing metal. It's one of those products that my shop is never without. http://www.competitionchemicals.com/simichrome/simichro.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerrariTruck Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I use a prouct from 3M that you can find at your local autozone. Its intended to remove from headlights but I've used it on tailight lenses as well. It works really gOod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I have used this on a lot of plastic products. It wont get deep scratches out, but it does a great job of protecting and covering small scratches. I got it at the motorcycle shop for my front windshield. http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/frames.html Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OddTodd72 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I have heard great things about a product called Novus. You don't see it much in stores but there are a bunch of auctions on ebay, just type in Novus in the ebay search box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I polished my girlfriends plastic headlights awhile back with Mother's metal polish and they went from a yellow haze to looking brand new...actually can see better at night. I also polished my back up light lenses with it... Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHITE KNIGHT 71 Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 DO I JUST USE THE MOTHER'S AND A CLOTH? OR SOMETHING LIKE A DREMMEL TOOL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 DO I JUST USE THE MOTHER'S AND A CLOTH? OR SOMETHING LIKE A DREMMEL TOOL? Just a cloth rag. I was hesitant to try it myself but the headlights were so bad it couldn't hurt...when I saw how well it worked I used it on my stuff, I forgot I also used it on my trucks headlights and my front clear plastic license plate cover...and every once in awhile I use it on my wheels... Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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