Attempted to fix pitting, worked, slightly, but ran into something else

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  • fiftytakedowns
    R3VLimited
    • Feb 2009
    • 2460

    #1

    Attempted to fix pitting, worked, slightly, but ran into something else

    Well, I was disappointed that some lights I bought had more pitting than anticipated, I decided to do some reading and tackle the project.

    My friend and I firstly cleaned the lights with scratch-x and rubbing polish, hoping it would do something to remove the pitting.

    This did little, but I was next going to do the clear coat that other members described as successful.

    before I sprayed the clear, I rubbed the lights with a wet towel, and noticed that the water Made ALL of the pitting go away, however, it dried up, and returned the lights to their normal state.

    nextt I Sprayed the clear, and it did successfully remove pitting, but after a minute, when they dried. the Clear was SLightly foggy, making the Glass look dim a bit.

    I am hoping that there are more clear "clear coats" that I could use. Also how would I remove the clear from the Ellipisoids? or will there always be a minimal fog, no matter what the clearcoat.

    If it matters I used a laquer clear coat.

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  • td325ic
    Mod Crazy
    • Feb 2006
    • 772

    #2
    If you want them to look really nice and crystal clear then a urethane clear coat will make them look brand new.

    Probably the easiest way to do that is with Spray Max 2-part Urethane Clear Coat. This is a 2-part clear coat in a spray can. Once you activate the hardener it has a life of about 24hours. You can put it in the freezer to extend the life to a few days. Goes for $20 at automotive paint supply stores.

    To remove the old clear coat, use a razor blade and scrap it off. Clean up residue with acetone or alcohol.

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    • gearheadE30
      No R3VLimiter
      • Jun 2007
      • 3734

      #3
      you could also try polishing the clearcoat, but that can only help so much.

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      • fiftytakedowns
        R3VLimited
        • Feb 2009
        • 2460

        #4
        Fixed it, acetoned off that shit, sprayed on Urethane clear, high golss. its clean, looks Pretty cherry. Water got under the clear, wchich laquer absorbs.
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        • fiftytakedowns
          R3VLimited
          • Feb 2009
          • 2460

          #5
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