850 rear lights scratched

[p0xy]

my rear lights are all scratched to high heavens.. so thought I would try some of this, anyone else tried it :-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XERAPOL-Plastic-Glass-Scratch-Remover-Acrylic-Repair_W0QQitemZ260323421485QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_ CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3c9c7c2d2d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

[Tomcat]

When you say they're scratched do you mean they've gone all milky?, if so then it's a typical problem on the 850's, the plastic oxidises. You can remedy this with some fine wet and dry(800 grit), sand them to a smooth finish and then give them a coat or two of clear laquer....Either that or just buy a set of V70 rear lights like everyone else does.

[p0xy]

ye it is like a milky colour and rough to the touch... to late now like ive bought that stuff. but if it dont work i will try what you said sand them then laquer... as im unemployed and cant afford new lights :( ..

cheers

[snoop69]

Wet sand them with 1200 wet/dry & then buff them up with that stuff you
have brought. If tha fails,get some Meguiers PlastX from Halfrauds.

[Tomcat]

1200 is too fine, it won't give the laquer enough to grip to, this will lead to it peeling off at a later date. Must be 800.

[flyingbrick]

Been here mate. Tryed the lot.......:cry:The best way to get them looking new and shiny is to put them in the bin and put some V70 ones on.........:lol:

[snoop69]

1200 is too fine, it won't give the laquer enough to grip to, this will lead to it peeling off at a later date. Must be 800.

I never mentioned laquer as i wouldnt bother.


Been here mate. Tryed the lot.......:cry:The best way to get them looking new and shiny is to put them in the bin and put some V70 ones on.........:lol:

Best solution to the problem.