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dull lights how can i shine them up?

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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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dull lights how can i shine them up?

i just picked up a pair of tinted tail lights in a junk yard but there a little dull is there any pruduct that i can use to shine them up a bit? my friend told me to throw on a clear coat paint on it but im not sure if that would work any opinions ??
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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Any mildly abrasive polish will work. They have special headlight polishes but really any polish does the same thing.

I think your friends idea is terrible.
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 05:56 AM
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Well it depends on what you mean by "dull", your friend might have the right idea. VHT nite shades leaves a dull, matte-like finish. If that is what you mean, then clean it thoroughly and put a few clear coats on it. If you mean a worn-out dull, then do as suggested in the previous post.
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 06:17 AM
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Brasso or Mother's aluminum polish...

Restore them just like you would your headlights.
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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i think im gonna throw on a couple clear coats on there i got them for dirt cheap anyway im talking about 10 dollars and i think its night shade on it if it dosent look right ill jus leave the oem ones on there
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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clear coat is a mistake...polish them
Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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def polish them. i like mothers alot as well...
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