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Old 05-19-2011 | 08:12 PM
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Thumbs up Purdied up some nasty looking tail lights :P

Was bored this eve, esp with all the rain we been getting. So decided to take on a small task, work some magic.. Lights looked like they were ready for the trash can.. Were seriously busted looking.. Have about 50 mins in them, they turned out almost perfect.. Made my buddy a believer.. what ya think..
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Old 05-19-2011 | 08:35 PM
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Those look damn good, better than new.

Amazing what wet sanding and buffing can do huh?

Nice job.
Old 05-19-2011 | 08:40 PM
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Whoa, nice work! If you don't mind, could you post up the steps and grit paper you used?
Old 05-19-2011 | 08:44 PM
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not bad for a guido
Old 05-19-2011 | 08:47 PM
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Sand and clear or sand and buff? Either way, they look amazing.
Old 05-19-2011 | 09:04 PM
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Thnx guys, even you to Park face.. I used 1500 paper, wet sand, light cut compound, with a wool pad, 14-1600 rpms on the buffer, then finishing cut with a foam pad.. don't lean on it hard.. No clear coat on these, this is the finish of the plastic.. Prob could have went with 1000 first, then 1500, but these are more then good enough, you really have to eye *** them to see the lightest scratches after then final step This is wth 3m products, but 3m is all I use..
Old 05-19-2011 | 09:08 PM
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Looks real nice
Old 05-19-2011 | 09:14 PM
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Awesome, thanks Mangled
Old 05-19-2011 | 09:23 PM
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Man what a differenece nice job
Old 05-19-2011 | 09:47 PM
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Looks 100X better!


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