making tail lights shiny again

mthreat · 06-04-2007, 10:32 PM

My taillights (94+ style) are kind of dull, is there something I can use to make them shiny again? I thought someone had mentioned it once, but I searched and searched but couldn't find the post. thanks

Davis · 06-04-2007, 10:40 PM

I use PlastX from Meguiars. It's around $10 I think. Works wonders.

N8s93turbo · 06-04-2007, 10:44 PM

toothpaste

PHOENIX · 06-04-2007, 11:00 PM

http://www.autogeek.net/megglascarki.html

Ben · 06-04-2007, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N8s93turbo

toothpaste

I heard that works - but is there any type to use (whitening, gel type, regular white baking soda type)?

But I use Blue Magic plastic restorer - it was night and day for me

CyFi · 06-04-2007, 11:52 PM

if you have a buffer you can just use that with any regular wax and it cleans it up amazingly

butter nuts · 06-05-2007, 03:04 AM

if its real bad hit it with 1500 grit wetsand, 2000, 2500, then polish. did that to the headlights on my truck and they look new

Nachtmensch · 06-24-2007, 04:54 AM

awsome! i need to do this on my mk1's cluster plastic

Just Wong It · 06-27-2007, 01:56 PM

thanks for the post i been meaning to post this up.. and i havent got the chance.. thanks

blue-sun · 08-21-2007, 08:57 AM

I used Diamond Cut on a wool pad with a PC on my old 93 tails:

These were all about a month after I got the car back in 04.

Before

After

Same for the old stock turn signals.

black94t · 08-21-2007, 05:40 PM

The RIGHT way to clean up tail lights

If you want me to clean them up for you, see this link:
MR2 Tail Light Restoration - Mk1, Mk2 & Mk3 OFFICIAL THREAD

JJay · 10-17-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N8s93turbo

toothpaste

I was a little skeptical toothpaste would work on my 1991 MR2 BUT

my taillights look great just like factory/showroom new. I can see my reflection in them and makes that extra touch that really helps to bring the car back. It is a cheap but successful solution for me. THANKS FOR THE TIP!!!

powderballz · 10-17-2007, 09:30 PM

i had no luck with toothpaste

JJay · 10-18-2007, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powderballz

i had no luck with toothpaste

What brand did you use? I used Colgate (lol) and it did work.

D-spec · 10-18-2007, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black94t

The RIGHT way to clean up tail lights

If you want me to clean them up for you, see this link:
MR2 Tail Light Restoration - Mk1, Mk2 & Mk3 OFFICIAL THREAD

Hey kevin! He really does do a bang up job on the 94+ tails (i was a customer)
olds

newsies!

pics do not do justice

jdm ding-dong · 01-27-2008, 10:38 AM

best and fastest way is to hit up yur tail lights or headlights with buffer on the lowest setting with a semi abrasive compound or high power quick cutting glaze and finish with yellow medium cut foam pad-5 mins later yur done slap on sum or yur fav wax( liquid so u can easily clena around the edges) once in a while and voila

keep wetsanding on lights for when u cant even see trought the yellowness hehe
or else its a waste of time and sandpaper

MX450248 · 01-27-2008, 11:25 AM

I used the mothers powerball with blue magic, made mine look like new.

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Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,777 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	I use PlastX from Meguiars. It's around $10 I think. Works wonders.

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CyFi Shoulda put a ring on it Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,398 Thanks: 12 Thanked 38 Times in 35 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	if you have a buffer you can just use that with any regular wax and it cleans it up amazingly

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butter nuts The Dissident Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 460 Thanks: 10 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	if its real bad hit it with 1500 grit wetsand, 2000, 2500, then polish. did that to the headlights on my truck and they look new

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Nachtmensch No Skills Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	awsome! i need to do this on my mk1's cluster plastic

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Just Wong It Toyota Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 1,398 Thanks: 8 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	thanks for the post i been meaning to post this up.. and i havent got the chance.. thanks

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blue-sun Chicago's Detailing Guru! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Posts: 155 Thanks: 28 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I used Diamond Cut on a wool pad with a PC on my old 93 tails: These were all about a month after I got the car back in 04. Before After Same for the old stock turn signals.

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black94t MR2 Powder Coater Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jefferson City, MO. Posts: 277 Thanks: 6 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	The RIGHT way to clean up tail lights If you want me to clean them up for you, see this link: MR2 Tail Light Restoration - Mk1, Mk2 & Mk3 OFFICIAL THREAD

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powderballz i is more smart then u Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Akron, OHIO Posts: 299 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i had no luck with toothpaste

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jdm ding-dong Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 103 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	best and fastest way is to hit up yur tail lights or headlights with buffer on the lowest setting with a semi abrasive compound or high power quick cutting glaze and finish with yellow medium cut foam pad-5 mins later yur done slap on sum or yur fav wax( liquid so u can easily clena around the edges) once in a while and voila keep wetsanding on lights for when u cant even see trought the yellowness hehe or else its a waste of time and sandpaper

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MX450248 Your Resident Welder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Monclova, OH Posts: 476 Thanks: 22 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I used the mothers powerball with blue magic, made mine look like new.