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Those bumper lenses look hot.. gonna have to do this to my sols headlights since they are a bit dull..
Which sanding paper you recommend? the same 600 then 1000? I also painted my corners amber since they are not available for the del sol you think this could be polished in the same way even if it has been painted.. don't want to remove the paint.. should I use a lighter sanding paper for the painted corners? Thanks Esteban..
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Originally posted by RUM_ACCORD_H22Those bumper lenses look hot.. gonna have to do this to my sols headlights since they are a bit dull..
Which sanding paper you recommend? the same 600 then 1000? I also painted my corners amber since they are not available for the del sol you think this could be polished in the same way even if it has been painted.. don't want to remove the paint.. should I use a lighter sanding paper for the painted corners? Thanks Esteban..
about the painted corners, it will remove the amber paint. later.
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Originally posted by nakf00Is the plastic polish grainy or is it like normal wax? is it liquid? gelly feeling? Does the polish wax have anything abrasive inside it to make the surface its applied to smooth? cuz i tried normal wax on my headlights and it didnt do shit.
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Originally posted by nakf00Is the plastic polish grainy or is it like normal wax? is it liquid? gelly feeling? Does the polish wax have anything abrasive inside it to make the surface its applied to smooth? cuz i tried normal wax on my headlights and it didnt do shit.
it has a ''media'' in it that cuts and smooths the surface. it is a true polish and it leaves behind a protective layer for further protection.
and i agree about wax not doing anything as far as removing oxidation, but its not a bad idea to put it on after you have polished the plastic or any other suface for futher protection. later.Last edited by TypeG; 12-12-2005, 01:53 PM.
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Originally posted by TypeGif it is only dull just a little bit, you could probably just use the polish with no sanding. if you do sand, do wet sanding and don't use any courser than 1000g.
about the painted corners, it will remove the amber paint. later.
The corners then I can't sand but could I at least use the plastic polish on them without sanding or when you say IT WILL REMOVE THE PAINT you refer to the polish?
BTW Thanks for answering
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Originally posted by RUM_ACCORD_H22Ill try this week, I have 1200 and 1500 at home..
The corners then I can't sand but could I at least use the plastic polish on them without sanding or when you say IT WILL REMOVE THE PAINT you refer to the polish?
BTW Thanks for answering
you could probably just get away with using the polish on the lenses. the longer you rub, the more clear it becomes.
i would only sand the lenses if the is deep nicks or scratches in the plastic. later.
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Originally posted by TypeGboth sanding and/or the polish will remove the paint.
you could probably just get away with using the polish on the lenses. the longer you rub, the more clear it becomes.
i would only sand the lenses if the is deep nicks or scratches in the plastic. later.
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Originally posted by TysCb7Great DIY I think im going to be doing my door handles soon, while were on the polishing subject does your mothers polish ever turn to a liquid on you? The one in the little can thats used for polishing metal always seems to go watery on me I think it might be cuz im in phoenix.
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