almost free new life for faded tail light lenses - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dudevato · 02-21-2016, 12:53 AM

'just heard of this and it sure sounds like it would do the trick for an old dull lens until you win the lottery

give them a good cleaning and rinse and shoot them with some Clear paint from a spray can

vut chew tink? that's German for what do you think

**hatzie** · 02-21-2016, 01:45 AM

Foam Roloc and buffing compound. They look like new.

MalibuSSwagon · 02-22-2016, 10:59 AM

I think new ones are like $10. However I prefer original GM whenever possible. Mine are shiny but all cracked so I may have to do this soon.

02-21-2016, 12:53 AM	#1
dudevato Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: northern Calif. Posts: 33	almost free new life for faded tail light lenses 'just heard of this and it sure sounds like it would do the trick for an old dull lens until you win the lottery give them a good cleaning and rinse and shoot them with some Clear paint from a spray can vut chew tink? that's German for what do you think

02-21-2016, 01:45 AM	#2
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: almost free new life for faded tail light lenses Foam Roloc and buffing compound. They look like new. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

02-22-2016, 10:59 AM	#3
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: almost free new life for faded tail light lenses I think new ones are like $10. However I prefer original GM whenever possible. Mine are shiny but all cracked so I may have to do this soon. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi



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