RE: IML: Polishing plastic Was: '66 Imperial Tail Lens
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RE: IML: Polishing plastic Was: '66 Imperial Tail Lens



Teresa,

  If the lens surface is properly prep, and you use a good quality clear coat like "Zep" it will last for years.

 

Rich Woolf

'66 Crown

'73 LeBaron

'75 LeBaron

   

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Chad & Teresa Smith [mailto:hemi_powered@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 2:58 PM
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Subject: Re: IML: Polishing plastic Was: '66 Imperial Tail Lens

 

Rich:

 

I have heard of this trick before, but I am concerned that it would not stick to the plastic long term, especially with anytime in the sun.  Have you tried this and had it work out long term?

 

Teresa Smith

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 9:51 AM

Subject: RE: IML: Polishing plastic Was: '66 Imperial Tail Lens

 

There is another way I found that works great for taillight lens. Use 2000
wet sandpaper and lightly sand the lens, then use a good clear coat spray to
lightly coat the taillight lens. The lens will look like brand new, and will
last for years.

Rich Woolf

'66 Crown
'73 LeBaron
'75 LeBaron



-----Original Message-----
From: Dick Benjamin [mailto:dickb@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 11:52 AM
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Subject: IML: Polishing plastic Was: '66 Imperial Tail Lens

Meguire's makes a plastic polish (I believe it is #9) that is fantastic!  If
you can push hard and have a lot of stamina, you can restore a plastic
part's outer surface to brand new looking.  Just follow the directions, and
eat your Wheaties that morning.  Do NOT use any kind of a motorized tool,
you will burn the plastic (and please don't ask how I know that!)

Dick Benjamin

-----Original Message-----
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jon Ricketson
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 7:12 AM
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: IML: '66 Imperial Tail Lens

Thanks.  Good advise.  I have cleaned them inside and out.  Any suggestions
on how to polish them?  Is there a particular method, tool, wax, coating,
etc. that is recommended?  I've used lots of elbow grease, soap and water
but they are still very dull.
Jon





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