Restored my 3rd brake light lense...

RustyButTrusty · 06-02-2006, 03:12 PM

Didnt know if this should go here or in Body/Paint, but anyway...

My 3rd brake light lense was looking pretty chalky and old, so I decided to fix it :

Before

Wetsanded with 1000 grit ( notice I took out the lettering )

And after buffing and polishing...

The stuff I used...

After wetsanding I buffed it with the ScratchOut until it started to shine back up, then I gave it a couple coats of the Scratch-X until it was totally shined back up, followed by 2 final coats of the carnauba wax to protect it.

Turned out pretty good if you ask me!

BaggedS-Dime · 06-02-2006, 06:00 PM

Nice job man, Id like to do that with my tails....

But you shoulda just shaved it

RustyButTrusty · 06-03-2006, 02:27 AM

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=251942

I like my 3rd brake light.

Thanks though! :P

zachmartin83 · 06-03-2006, 02:32 AM

so could i do this even though i dont have a buffer you think it would work polishing by hand

RustyButTrusty · 06-03-2006, 02:52 AM

I did that all by hand.. so yeah, you can too!

christopher9 · 06-03-2006, 04:41 AM

would this work on a clear third tail light

GiveMeBreak · 06-03-2006, 11:08 AM

looks good RBT

Did that myself before putting my overlay on mine

good job

RustyButTrusty · 06-03-2006, 01:16 PM

Thanks GiveMe... I'm all motivated to do detailing type stuff after I used your meathod to clean my Sunfire's motor

Quote: Originally Posted by christopher9

would this work on a clear third tail light

If its plastic, it can be done.

I originally used this meathod to refinish some old domes for my police lightbar ( I have a thread on it somewhere, search for vector lightbar if you'r interested ) and I've done everything from red, blue, yellow, green, and clear plastic, so yeah, it'll work.

blazin24 · 06-04-2006, 09:20 PM

Man thats sweet i am thinking on trying that on the dome cover i don't know if it will work but its worth a try i can't make it worse.

RustyButTrusty · 06-05-2006, 12:20 PM

Like interior dome light cover? Thats opaque plastic so it wont do anything but make the surface really shiney...

06-02-2006, 03:12 PM	#1
RustyButTrusty The Blue Pwns Joo! Age: 23 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,660 Location: User is: OffLine	Restored my 3rd brake light lense... Didnt know if this should go here or in Body/Paint, but anyway... My 3rd brake light lense was looking pretty chalky and old, so I decided to fix it : Before Wetsanded with 1000 grit ( notice I took out the lettering ) And after buffing and polishing... The stuff I used... After wetsanding I buffed it with the ScratchOut until it started to shine back up, then I gave it a couple coats of the Scratch-X until it was totally shined back up, followed by 2 final coats of the carnauba wax to protect it. Turned out pretty good if you ask me!
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06-02-2006, 06:00 PM	#2
BaggedS-Dime on twankies Age: 71 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 335 Location: KC, MO User is: OffLine	Re: Restored my 3rd brake light lense... Nice job man, Id like to do that with my tails.... But you shoulda just shaved it
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06-03-2006, 02:27 AM	#3
RustyButTrusty The Blue Pwns Joo! Age: 23 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,660 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restored my 3rd brake light lense... http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=251942 I like my 3rd brake light. Thanks though! :P
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06-03-2006, 02:32 AM	#4
zachmartin83 tuckin' fx4 Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,684 Location: western ky User is: OffLine	Re: Restored my 3rd brake light lense... so could i do this even though i dont have a buffer you think it would work polishing by hand
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06-03-2006, 02:52 AM	#5
RustyButTrusty The Blue Pwns Joo! Age: 23 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,660 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restored my 3rd brake light lense... I did that all by hand.. so yeah, you can too!
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06-03-2006, 04:41 AM	#6
christopher9 Christopher Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 70 Location: Moreno Valley, CA User is: OffLine	Re: Restored my 3rd brake light lense... would this work on a clear third tail light
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06-03-2006, 11:08 AM	#7
GiveMeBreak 98' Cowl Induction Age: 36 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 471 Location: North Smithfield RI User is: OffLine	Re: Restored my 3rd brake light lense... looks good RBT Did that myself before putting my overlay on mine good job
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06-03-2006, 01:16 PM	#8
RustyButTrusty The Blue Pwns Joo! Age: 23 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,660 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restored my 3rd brake light lense... Thanks GiveMe... I'm all motivated to do detailing type stuff after I used your meathod to clean my Sunfire's motor Quote: Originally Posted by christopher9 would this work on a clear third tail light If its plastic, it can be done. I originally used this meathod to refinish some old domes for my police lightbar ( I have a thread on it somewhere, search for vector lightbar if you'r interested ) and I've done everything from red, blue, yellow, green, and clear plastic, so yeah, it'll work. Last edited by RustyButTrusty : 06-03-2006 at 01:18 PM.
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06-04-2006, 09:20 PM	#9
blazin24 NOT DONE TO MANY PROBLEMS Age: 19 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,566 Location: St. Johns, MI User is: OffLine	Re: Restored my 3rd brake light lense... Man thats sweet i am thinking on trying that on the dome cover i don't know if it will work but its worth a try i can't make it worse.
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06-05-2006, 12:20 PM	#10
RustyButTrusty The Blue Pwns Joo! Age: 23 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,660 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Restored my 3rd brake light lense... Like interior dome light cover? Thats opaque plastic so it wont do anything but make the surface really shiney...
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