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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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Ive got a set if tinted lights on the rear of my s2erst not the spray on stuff but the proper red/black tinted ones thing is they arent very shinny compared to some any ideas how i can get a nice shinny finish i was thinking a layer of laquer can this be done??? cheers all
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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it can be done but u best be pretty goosd with a rattle can as it will run easily lacquer them then give em a bit of a rub with t cut should broing back the shine
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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Another good one is silicone spray

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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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the only problem with laquer is getting it to stick to the plastic lights and not peel off in no time, i would give the lights a real good clean in soapy water or somin, air dry, then give them a DUST coat of clear plastic primer, or adhesion promoter first, then two or three light coats of laquer, and finish with a polish.
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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Should they shine from new??
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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i think so
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Default Re: Shine

Originally Posted by charlie luciano
Another good one is silicone spray

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As charlie said. Turtle wax silicon cockpit spray or something similar. Use to use that on my motocross bike plastics to get them looking shiny and new.
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