Restoring white headlight surrounds |
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Restoring white headlight surrounds |
PancakePorsche |
Nov 12 2015, 01:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 236 Joined: 29-July 11 From: Southern California Member No.: 13,373 Region Association: None |
I have typical cruddy, yellowed white headlight surrounds on my repainted car and I want to restore them the best I can.
Painting them would be easy and look o.k. but I know it is kinda frowned upon by the purest because it is not original and I agree. Any known tricks out there ? |
Garland |
Jan 10 2016, 11:21 AM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 1,328 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Started with 3 unpainted very good condition surrounds.
10% bleach, 24 hours. Untouched set Untouched & bleached. Untouched & bleached,& bleached and 600 scotch bright pad, and light polish. Bleached, 600, polished. |
thenewgarage |
Dec 1 2016, 09:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 90 Joined: 13-June 14 From: Cincinnati Member No.: 17,482 Region Association: None |
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Garland |
Feb 28 2017, 10:50 PM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 1,328 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
[quote name='thenewgarage' post='2429196' date='Dec 1 2016, 10:58 AM']
[quote name='Garland' post='2287964' date='Jan 10 2016, 09:21 AM'] Bleached, 600, polished. [/quote] I am curious...what polish did you 600, Automotive finishing polish, with silcone. But wax is a good idea after. |
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