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    I just got some LED tails with a few minor scratches on them. Anyone know what to use to get these out? Thanks.
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    wet sand 2-3k grit
    buff
    polish
    wax

    might be able to just buff them out
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    pics of scratches?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ginseng View Post
    wet sand 2-3k grit
    buff
    polish
    wax

    might be able to just buff them out
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    I have looked all over different forums and google results and everyone is saying different things. Many have said that plastic polish and elbow grease might do the trick. I was just seeing what you guys think. I can snap some pictures tomorrow maybe.
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    They look tits regardless. I would just like to see if I can make them just a little better
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    If they are not too bad you can use meguiars M105/M205 combo. It's easier if you have a dual action polisher. If not you will have to do it by hand with a little elbow grease. If they are bad than the following procedure posted is what you will need to do.
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    I have looked into a little more and seems like everyone recommends Novus 1,2, and 3 products for scratch removal and polishing. Has anyone ever used this stuff?
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    M105/205 Is my go to products
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