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Sep 12, 2009 | 11:32 AM

mopar02

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Unblackout the lights

Is there a way I can get the stuff used to blackout the tail lights off? Or will I have to get new ones. I bought the car with it already done.

Sep 12, 2009 | 01:04 PM

Duffster

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You can sand them with 120 grit to get it off then do the polishing on them. . . should only take 2-3 days, or buy a set used.

Sep 12, 2009 | 02:51 PM

White94Bird

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I would think paint thinner could get them of them get some plast-x to polish them..

Sep 12, 2009 | 08:51 PM

simplylaid

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120 will scratch it to much n laquer thinner might start to melt the plastic use 220 then 400 and just reclear them

Sep 12, 2009 | 11:00 PM

MurderedOut

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220 to remove, step up to 400, then to 800, then wetsand with 1000 then 2000 grit. They use some rubbing compound (3m is good) and a towel and just buff it by hand. If you take your time it shouldnt take you more than 2-3 hours.

Sep 13, 2009 | 05:56 PM

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what murderedout said is what you should do and it shouldnt take too long at all..you could even buy the 3M headlight lens restorer kit to do it

Sep 13, 2009 | 06:58 PM

tpain

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sand them with 320grit then 600grit and reclear them and be done with it.........

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Sep 14, 2009 | 03:07 AM

MurderedOut

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Originally Posted by tpain

sand them with 320grit then 600grit and reclear them and be done with it.........

Yeah because clearing over a rough 600 grit surface will definitely make them not blurry or fuzzy. NOT

Dont clear them, its not necessary whatsoever. Unless your just looking for a way out of wet sanding and using rubbing compound.

Even if you clear them its good to wet sand and use rubbing compound after they dry (if your using rattle can). Not to mention some rattle can clear is known for yellowing after a couple years in the sun. Not worth it.