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Offline Howardvwgolf

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scratched rear lights
« on: February 18, 2010, 04:54:00 pm »
as per the title my lights have a hazy scuff on them and was wondering what might be the best way to sort them out?

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Re: scratched rear lights
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2010, 04:57:47 pm »
A machine polisher would have them looking as good as new!  :happy2:

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Re: scratched rear lights
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2010, 05:08:39 pm »
Indeed it would Nath! ;)





























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Re: scratched rear lights
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2010, 05:30:41 pm »
Silly Q but do you go over them with just a polishing pad, or can you use polish on them?

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Re: scratched rear lights
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2010, 05:39:26 pm »
you have to use a much finer polish and polishing pad! ;)

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Re: scratched rear lights
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2010, 05:48:07 pm »
I've got some Menzerna Final Finish Polish (2/10 cut). Yay or nay?

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Re: scratched rear lights
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2010, 05:50:31 pm »
yep, should be ok mate

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Re: scratched rear lights
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2010, 06:06:17 pm »
i dont have a machine polisher  :sad1: .found a few products on ebay, this likely to do any good?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140382547218&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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Re: scratched rear lights
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2010, 06:08:40 pm »
i really would recommend any product for what your trying to do. its more than likely you'll come away wasting money and not being satisfied, or you can inflict more damage.

Its just a fact that you need the power machine polisher to get rid of the swirls.

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Re: scratched rear lights
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2010, 06:10:37 pm »
ok then thanks guys