Paint on headlights/taillights

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Sep 23, 2010 | 05:51 AM

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Paint on headlights/taillights

Previous owner did a crappy quick paint job on my car. over spray on the head lights and tail lights.what would be good to use to get it off without hurting the plastic?

Sep 23, 2010 | 09:15 AM

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Clay,compound

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Sep 23, 2010 | 09:21 AM

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tried compound on a rag but it didnt work. i will try clay.

Sep 23, 2010 | 04:25 PM

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You could always use some wet 1500 grit and buff them afterwards.

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Sep 23, 2010 | 04:42 PM

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^ or some thinner,either one will have to be buffed out afterwards.You prolly won't have enough ass to get it off by hand with compound,a buffer and a whool pad works wonders.

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Sep 23, 2010 | 05:05 PM

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put a little gasoline on a rag, rub it lightly.

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Oct 17, 2010 | 07:03 PM

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fine steel wool and than rubbing compound

Oct 18, 2010 | 06:58 AM

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Got a good bit off when using the headlight cleaning kit. The paint on the headlights and trim are not the least of my problems. Both back quarter panels appear to have been bondo'd beyond belief and the drivers door skin is coming off.