Reflector refinish?

[oldironfan]

Bought a parts Cub that has a set of reflectors on it, they're in pretty good shape but a somewhat dull/hazy and has blue over spray on them. Is the a safe way to remove the paint and give the a shine?

 

[kphill]

A cloth buffing wheel on a bench grinder with buffing compound works best, but if that is all you need it for you can get rubbing compound at the auto body supply store and set down with a rag and compound and rub it until you have it looking good.. Time consuming but gives you something to do while you watch tv...

 

[kashaver]

I would try DOT 3 brake fluid. It will soften most paint to the point where you can rub it off. I have used it on car tail light lenses in the past and it didn't damage them. Then buff the lenses. It takes a while to work, which is what we want here. We don't want to damage the plastic.

 

[digger]

Bought a parts Cub that has a set of reflectors on it, they're in pretty good shape but a somewhat dull/hazy and has blue over spray on them. Is the a safe way to remove the paint and give the a shine?

Don't over think it, go to wally world, pick up a headlight polishing kit for 6 bucks and your done in 10 minutes.

 

[kzintner]

I have used the headlight restoration kits on 3 vehicles , we great success.

 

[cdthornton]

Buffing compounds are coarser and remove faster than polishing compounds. If regular polish is too slow then use buffing compound but still finish with polishing compound for a good shine. Applies to paint, metals and plastics.

 

[Greg Riutzel]

Bon-Ami works for half the cost. I've put a gloss on many a plastic with it.

 

[dschwandt]

Toothpaste

 

[Stevenovick1]

Bernie sand with 600. get the overspray off. Automotive clear. Put a couple drops of Maroon tint from a mixing bank at a (Auto body supply) store. Apply 3 coats. Brightest reflector you ever saw.