2G What's the best way to polish the reverse lights?

[RallyEclipse98]

How can I make them look new again? I tried wetsanding with 2000 grit I believe but that made them seem worse. Brasso worked well but I want to know if there's a better option than even that.

I know they came hazed-looking from the factory. But I just want to get them as good as possible.

 

[steve]

Use the same kits as they sell for the headlights. Meguiars has some plastic polishes that might clean up the final finish from where you are. http://www.meguiars.com/en/professional/products/m1008-clear-plastic-polish/

 

[jakelandry]

Use a buffer with any compound at 1500+ rpm.

 

[2gmitsueclipse]

Wetsand 1500-2000-2500.

Polish with any cutting compound.
Finish with a plastic polish.
Add a coat of wax or sealant for protection.

If you don't have everything, the Meguiar's heavy duty headlight restoration kit is for you. If you have an advanced auto near you, PM me and I can save you some money. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/meguiar-s-heavy-duty-headlight-restoration-kit-g3000/10048582-P

Powerball works GREAT for stuff like this.
Also, take the reverse lamp cover out of the car. Pad a vice and clamp it down. You'll be able to work easier, at a higher quality (edges, etc), and without risking damage to the paint around the fixture. You may as well do the headlights as well since you will have the materials out.

 

[RallyEclipse98]

Cool - thanks, everyone. Would it be worth doing my tail lights as well? Probably...

 

[Thermal GSX]

I just did my headlights with the 3m kit. It works with your drill and my headlights are like new. Also will be using the rest I have left on reverse lights and tail lights. Only $16 for the 3m kit.

 

[pauleyman]

Btw the reverse lights are not cloudy when new.

 

[RallyEclipse98]

Btw the reverse lights are not cloudy when new.

Yeah, they just never look too clear to me. Just their design.

 

[Yomero]

+1@Thermal GSX That's what I use in my cars including the reverse lights on my GSX and they look great. If you want to keep it looking like that use some kind of good quality clear coat as a last step.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Sometimes the shit is on the inside like the teflective stuff flakes off and you can't fix it

 

[91-GS]

Do those lights come clear coated from factory? If so you would most likely need to remove that clear coat with something as abrasive as 220 grit and sand-polish-buff from there. This is especially true if the factory clear coat started to flake off. It will be obvious if it has (or if you sanded through it) since there will be a 'line' on the light that would slowly 'move' as you sand instead of disappearing as the case would be if you made a flat spot by sanding in one spot too long, for example.