Buffed a taillight...
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,778
Likes: 4
From: SW Chicago, IL
Buffed a taillight... So I had these LT1 taillights sitting around that I was going to put on my Z, however I decided I prefer the current ones. Anyways when I received them they were in pretty poor shape (very swirly and not glossy).
So 1st off I sanded off all the casting numbers since those look like crap. Followed that up with some 2000 grit sand paper. And finally buffed them out with a 3" pad on my porter cable with 3M light rubbing compound since I didn't have any plastic polish laying around. Came out great and almost 0 swirls
So 1st off I sanded off all the casting numbers since those look like crap. Followed that up with some 2000 grit sand paper. And finally buffed them out with a 3" pad on my porter cable with 3M light rubbing compound since I didn't have any plastic polish laying around. Came out great and almost 0 swirls
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,778
Likes: 4
From: SW Chicago, IL
Ya this can be easily applied to headlights, turn signal lamps, ect. This also took me only about 30mins each, but I work fast
I would recommend going to this link as I feel he did a pretty good write up throughout the thread especially if you don't have a buffer. https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/157192-fixed-my-yellow-cracked-headlight-today-pics.html
I went about and did it my own way, but the concept is basically the same. I have a mouse sander that I used to take off the castings or any deep scratches. Grit used was about 800. Then followed up with 2000 by hand (wet). Finally used the 3M rubbing compound as mentioned above.
I would recommend going to this link as I feel he did a pretty good write up throughout the thread especially if you don't have a buffer. https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/157192-fixed-my-yellow-cracked-headlight-today-pics.html
I went about and did it my own way, but the concept is basically the same. I have a mouse sander that I used to take off the castings or any deep scratches. Grit used was about 800. Then followed up with 2000 by hand (wet). Finally used the 3M rubbing compound as mentioned above.
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,778
Likes: 4
From: SW Chicago, IL
. The drivers side light has a minor problem with the glue (around the reverse light). You can see the photo of that one in the for sale thread: https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale/862882-z28-hood-springs-blackouts.html Trending Topics
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo Ya this can be easily applied to headlights, turn signal lamps, ect. This also took me only about 30mins each, but I work fast
I would recommend going to this link as I feel he did a pretty good write up throughout the thread especially if you don't have a buffer. https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157192
I went about and did it my own way, but the concept is basically the same. I have a mouse sander that I used to take off the castings or any deep scratches. Grit used was about 800. Then followed up with 2000 by hand (wet). Finally used the 3M rubbing compound as mentioned above.
I would recommend going to this link as I feel he did a pretty good write up throughout the thread especially if you don't have a buffer. https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157192
I went about and did it my own way, but the concept is basically the same. I have a mouse sander that I used to take off the castings or any deep scratches. Grit used was about 800. Then followed up with 2000 by hand (wet). Finally used the 3M rubbing compound as mentioned above.
Thread Starter
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,778
Likes: 4
From: SW Chicago, IL
