Restoring Tail light lenses

[repinsnug]

Hey everyone the tail light lenses on my 78 are a bit faded and I think they could look like new with a few coats clear coat spray paint applied. Is this a bad idea? Should I sand the old clear coat off (by hand no tools and not on the metal)? I am willing to put in some time to do this I know I could easily buy some new ones but I really would like to keep the money.


Thanks

 

[LVMYVT76]

could they be waxed and help any?

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

Meguair's makes plastic polish especially for things like this.

 

[Evolution1980]

As does 3M. I've had good luck with the 3M plastic polishing system.

 

[repinsnug]

I am not opposed to trying the polish first as I would like to spend as little time in my schools paint both as possible. Thanks guys when I get around to it ill let you know how it works out for me

 

[6880 Mike]

There's no clear coat on your lenses unless a PO sprayed them. They're just plastic. Polish and elbow grease will make them look a little better but remember -- originals are 30 years old.

 

[repinsnug]

I don't think my grandfather messed with them at all so there should not be any clear coat on them. I think I will try this head/tail light restoring stuff I found at the store today.

 

[Evolution1980]

I think I will try this head/tail light restoring stuff I found at the store today.

If it's any type of paste, it's likely just plastic polish as we recommended.

 

[repinsnug]

If it's any type of paste, it's likely just plastic polish as we recommended.

well thats good I was afraid to admit I got it at the dollar store (it is a name brand)

 

[Evolution1980]

well thats good I was afraid to admit I got it at the dollar store (it is a name brand)

:L Hey, if it works, it works!