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Taillight protection from elements & fading
I just purchased new LCi taillights and want to know whats best to protect them.
So far I have used quick detail right after install to have some kind of layer. I have a white bottle of micro abrasive plastic polish for headlights ( Meguiers??) But I am too afraid to use that on new items. What are my options? LaminX? or clear bra material? Waxing- if so, then with what? Thank you
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| 06-21-2012, 05:42 PM | #2 |
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I use my Menzerna powerlock sealant on my lights/signals. I have started polishing my taillights/headlights with M105/M205 as I polish my car. Then I finish it off with the sealant. I find the polish/sealant makes the taillights really "pop" out...looks good.
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| 06-21-2012, 06:03 PM | #3 |
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Im actually worried about polishing plastic, I feel this is only needed if the car has had the plastic weather
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In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is |
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| 06-22-2012, 09:52 AM | #4 |
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Lamin-x has worked fine for me, mine are modestly tinted but im pretty sure they make a clear version...you tend to hear mixed reviews on it, but so far its been fine on my car.
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Here you go...all shades including clear are available pre-cut.
http://www.rvinyl.com/Tail-Light-Tin...128i-2011.html
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