Rejuvenating dulled light lenses on 740

zetor160 · Jun 4th, 2010, 18:02

Hi all,
The (Rear) lights on my 740 have gone dull with age. Was tempted to buy new, but wanted to try and improve my old ones first.
Seem to remember there was a blog on this topic a while ago .. but I can't find it now. Any tips or directions (to that blog ) anyone?

Thanks in advance

OldBlueVolvo · Jun 4th, 2010, 18:25

There are some tips in the FAQ. I haven't tried them yet.

EDIT: I've just seen that you said REAR lights and not headlights so you can ignore this.

fowlerman · Jun 4th, 2010, 19:37

Tamaya do a clear red (if that makes sense), lacquer which refreshes the lenses a treat. Just wash them first and paint onto the outside, bear in mind it dries very quickly. Just over a quid at model shops, one bottle should do both lenses.

Pete.

karlos_uk · Jun 4th, 2010, 21:55

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

ive seenit done with MR2s as they go fiercely

there is a plastic polishing compound available. using a soft polishing mop[ and the compound, you can bring lenses up a treat. its mainly used for taking out scratches from motorcycle visors.

a stop gap is to use auto sol and rub it like holy f***

must be auto sol metal polish!! i hope i can find the pictures for you

zetor160 · Jun 9th, 2010, 02:07

Thanks a lot to all that have replied to this post..much appreciated

Gareth

Jun 4th, 2010, 18:02	#1
zetor160 Senior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2013 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Swansea	Rejuvenating dulled light lenses on 740 Hi all, The (Rear) lights on my 740 have gone dull with age. Was tempted to buy new, but wanted to try and improve my old ones first. Seem to remember there was a blog on this topic a while ago .. but I can't find it now. Any tips or directions (to that blog ) anyone? Thanks in advance

Jun 4th, 2010, 18:25	#2
OldBlueVolvo VOC Member Last Online: May 4th, 2023 20:38 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Sussex	There are some tips in the FAQ. I haven't tried them yet. EDIT: I've just seen that you said REAR lights and not headlights so you can ignore this. __________________ William 745 GL - 1986, B230K 745 GLE - 1987, B230E Last edited by OldBlueVolvo; Jun 4th, 2010 at 20:25.

Jun 4th, 2010, 19:37	#3
fowlerman Master Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 10:00 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: blackpool	Tamaya do a clear red (if that makes sense), lacquer which refreshes the lenses a treat. Just wash them first and paint onto the outside, bear in mind it dries very quickly. Just over a quid at model shops, one bottle should do both lenses. Pete. __________________ Guy Fawkes-the only man to get into parliment with the right idea! "Tha can alus trust a mon as tucks is shirt inside is underpants" Sir Jos Fosdyke, Tripe magnate.

Jun 9th, 2010, 02:07	#5
zetor160 Senior Member Last Online: May 4th, 2013 23:35 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Swansea	Light Lenses Thanks a lot to all that have replied to this post..much appreciated Gareth

Jun 4th, 2010, 21:55	#4
karlos_uk Master Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2019 10:01 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby	NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ive seenit done with MR2s as they go fiercely there is a plastic polishing compound available. using a soft polishing mop[ and the compound, you can bring lenses up a treat. its mainly used for taking out scratches from motorcycle visors. a stop gap is to use auto sol and rub it like holy f*** must be auto sol metal polish!! i hope i can find the pictures for you

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