Updated: Rear tailight scratches need help.

[RacerX88]

So, with a used car comes some work.... the next thing I want to tackle is this tail light damage... I didn't see it in my pre-delivery walk around so, it's on me. Is there hope? I have put some quick wax on but, I knew that wouldn't help this!
Do I need to tape off, wet sand, then polish with #10?
Thanks for the help.

Based on all of the great feedback from my OP I learned about another great Megs product PlasticX which I picked up on my last trip to Advance Auto Parts.
After washing and drying the car I started with a few applications of PlasticX by hand using a terry applicator pad. I like the progress I was making. After a few more passes with the terry applicator pad I switched to a MF towel.

Here's the after...


Some notes on my process:

• Each application by hand was about 45 seconds long in the 83 degree heat.
• I did about 5-7 applications.
• Each application was worked in till the car was rockin'.
• PlasticX was wiped off while still wet.

All I can say is wow! My Wife couldn't believe the results either. I had to show her where the scratch was located.
When applied correctly...Megs RAWKS!

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Updated: Rear tailight scratches need help.

Great work. The lens looks better then new. Your right, Plast-x is another great Meguiars product.

[InfiniteDetail]

Re: Updated: Rear tailight scratches need help.

Very nice results! I've found that if you need something a little stronger you can use M105 by hand and follow that up with PlastX to a very nice shine, and less passes required

[RacerX88]

Re: Updated: Rear tailight scratches need help.

Very nice results! I've found that if you need something a little stronger you can use M105 by hand and follow that up with PlastX to a very nice shine, and less passes required

Thanks for that tip about M105...yet another reason to buy some of it.

[Sal329]

Re: Updated: Rear tailight scratches need help.

Great results, the light looks new now.