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Mother's back to black on tail lights?

Old 10-02-2008, 09:52 PM
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should I? It says it's for plastic as well. If no then please suggest a solution to get my tail lights looking new. And since I'm here, I'm going on 2000 mile journey with the t/a. I hate rock chips, what's that spray that u spray on the hood and bumpers that helps eliminate rock chipping? Thanks u guys
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What exactly is wrong with the taillights? Back-to-Black isn't going to do any kind of repair to plastic parts. It's mostly just a dressing.
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I'm just trying to get rid of minor swirl marks on the tail lights.
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The clear bra:
Dupli-Color SHIELD (BP200) - Google it or look around locally. I picked up a can for real cheap at the clearance bin of a local auto parts store.

Swirls on taillights:
Little more difficult - get some Mothers Plastic Polish (or some other plastic polish - Back to Black is just re-branded Armor-All and not a polish) and try a microfiber towel and buff the hell out of it.
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Bra for rock chips.
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Originally Posted by Nickstock98t/a
I'm just trying to get rid of minor swirl marks on the tail lights.
Just polish them like you would paint. Got any tools like a machine polisher? You can get some plastic polish or even use paint polish. You can try it by hand but it'll take some elbow gease.
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Zaino plastic polish is great for removing minor swirls from plastic. Keep in mind when applying / using plastic polish, you have to rub it in to see results -- not just apply and remove like a wax or sealant.


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