How do I polish my fogs?
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vjaneczko
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How do I polish my fogs?
I picked up a set of fog lights and they're heavily pitted. I'm guessing the best way to deal with them is to sand them smooth but I don't know what grits to use so I'm looking for suggestions.
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1997 855 GLT - R.I.P.
2006 S60R - For ME!
If you really want them to look brand new you can do what this guy did.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5 ... -pics.html
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5 ... -pics.html
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vjaneczko
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Yup, that's what I'm looking for!! Thanks.
"He attacked everything in life with a mix of extraordinary genius and naive incompetence, and it was often difficult to tell which was which." - Douglas Adams
1997 855 GLT - R.I.P.
2006 S60R - For ME!
1997 855 GLT - R.I.P.
2006 S60R - For ME!
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sleddriver
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Updating an old thread here......
I pulled a set of OEM Volvo fogs out of the JY that were pretty badly pitted. So I started wet sanding one to see how far I could get. First, with a Bosch orbital sander, then by hand using w/d and a block. I knew going in that cerium oxide was going to be needed and made efforts to contact a friend who uses this stuff in optics. Then I got busy with other tasks.
However, in the mean time I have procurred some impact-resistant film to protect the glass from rocks. This was a good post to remind me to finish up this polishing project!
I pulled a set of OEM Volvo fogs out of the JY that were pretty badly pitted. So I started wet sanding one to see how far I could get. First, with a Bosch orbital sander, then by hand using w/d and a block. I knew going in that cerium oxide was going to be needed and made efforts to contact a friend who uses this stuff in optics. Then I got busy with other tasks.
However, in the mean time I have procurred some impact-resistant film to protect the glass from rocks. This was a good post to remind me to finish up this polishing project!
1998 V70 T5 226,808 miles. Original Owner.
M1 10W-30 HM
M1 10W-30 HM
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sleddriver
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To update this thread in case anyone wants to know how I went about it: Glass Fog Light Lens Renovation
1998 V70 T5 226,808 miles. Original Owner.
M1 10W-30 HM
M1 10W-30 HM