I’m not sure what your expectations are but this will not buff out , there is way too much pitting and rust , The best you can expect is to stop the rust but it will just turn black and dull .The Neck wrote: ↑Sun Mar 29, 2020 6:00 pm I love this thread.
I'm waiting for some axle parts and in the mean time felt like taking a stab at refinishing my tail lights.
After reading, I'm seeing a few different concoctions that are having some good results. I'm disassembling the lights currently, have two sheets of 1/16" rubber on its way for the gaskets, and I'm going to be working on the chrome in the meantime. I have a decent amount of pitting, and bumps throughout, and was wondering what the more tried and true plan of attack is with this.
I was thinking about soaking the rings in vinegar over night, then going at it with the diet coke and tin foil in the morning. Then once theey are looking nice and clean, hit them with some wax.
Does that sound like a good approach?
Here's a couple pics of the worst parts
https://imgur.com/gallery/PMlzlCO
Mike
You could look at wrapping but again it takes a deft touch and even the very experienced wrappers shy away from rounded surfaces .
If you’re not planning to replace (cheaper then re chrome) and just want them to look better I would recommend painting them with a bright silver paint (VW Reflex silver, Miata Sunshine Silver)