Any suggestions on best way to buff out these taillight lenses?

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  1. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

    My supervisor and I have one Buick taillight assembly done.
    Definitely on a roll!:)
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    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

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    STAGE III, Nov 22, 2022
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  3. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

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    STAGE III, Nov 22, 2022
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  4. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

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    arrrrrrgh I “might have” overdone the activity today but very happy with all I got done!
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    STAGE III, Nov 22, 2022
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  5. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    Looks great Fritz!!
     
    FLGS400, Nov 22, 2022
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  6. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

    Thank you Rich!

    I am on my ice packs & pain meds but so glad I had a beautiful day to make something’s look nicer!

    Very rewarding and mainly just “cost” time:)
     
    STAGE III, Nov 22, 2022
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  7. philbquick

    philbquick Founders Club Member

    I buff out plastic lenses with 3M Finess-It II with a wool bonnet just like the final buffing on clear coat. I just buff them when I do the rest of the car they come out like new. You may try pinstripping tape to cover the black stripes while buffing. On headlights: just sand them with 800 grit and clear coat then with regular clear coat, did my wifes Toyota 6 years ago and it still looks like new. If it works on a fender why wouldn't it work on a headlight?
     
    philbquick, Nov 22, 2022
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  8. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

    Yes Sir! My thoughts exactly, thanks for the great technique methods too. That 3M Finesse is an excellent product too!
     
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    STAGE III, Nov 23, 2022
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  9. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Who’s your supervisor??
    4 legs???

    I do the same.
    Was wondering why nobody mentioned it instead of buying all those “miracle” head/taillight renewers:p
     
    Mark Demko, Nov 23, 2022
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  10. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    See post 13 ;)
    Fritz - I mean a buffing wheel, not a road wheel!
     
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    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

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    STAGE III, Nov 23, 2022
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  12. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Awesome:cool::D
     
    Mark Demko, Nov 23, 2022
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    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

     
    STAGE III, Nov 23, 2022
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