Rear Bumper/Taillight Resto

[Foreman72]

so the time is fast approaching for me to begin the first pieces (front and rear bumpers) of the resto ( )...I have the grille plans squared and ready, but now i am turning my attention to the rear bumper/taillights...i have the ralley lights (like the attached picture) and i'd like some thoughts/tips on the best way to make them look like new...anything i should kno...thanks

[Foreman72]

anyone?

[69*F5*SE]

I used Novus Plastic Polish on my 69 taillight lenses and they turned out great.

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[NHCharger]

What shape are the tail lights in?
I did both tail lights for my 71 SE and my 72, but they weren't in bad shape. I cleaned them, sanded them with 400 grit, taped off the openings for the lights and sprayed them. Both tail lights were Argent Silver. I picked up the spray cans at Carlisle from Totally Auto. (The nozzles on the spray cans are junk).

[Foreman72]

they're decent i guess...i was just going to do a full disassemble, clean, repaint the housing black and reassemble...that was my battleplan...

[tricky lugnuts]

Plastic polish on the lenses does amazing things if they have any "hazing" on them.

That coupled with some fresh paint on those Rallye taillight housings ought to look pretty sweet.

I'd also recommend making sure all your wiring is up to par. Now's the time to do it. Clean up the light bulb sockets, coat them with some dielectric grease, and put in some new bulbs. Make sure your lens gaskets are in good shape - you don't want water getting in there every time you wash your car.

[Foreman72]

Sweet man...thanks...

[moparguy01]

also if the lenses really look like crap one thing I have done in the past is wetsand them with 800 grit then spray them with clearcoat. Makes them look like new again.

[jaak]

also if the lenses really look like crap one thing I have done in the past is wetsand them with 800 grit then spray them with clearcoat. Makes them look like new again.

I have had people tell me this before, but have never tried it. I think Im gonna give this a try on my 73 lenses.

Jason

[Foreman72]

also if the lenses really look like crap one thing I have done in the past is wetsand them with 800 grit then spray them with clearcoat. Makes them look like new again.

I have had people tell me this before, but have never tried it. I think Im gonna give this a try on my 73 lenses.

Jason

let me know how it goes...

[Moparbob]

A buddy of mine does them on a buffing wheel and they come out like new. I would nave had believed it until I saw it.