How to PROPERLY Polish Your Taillights

[@lateralus0623]

Your videos are great. I love that you get straight to the point and edit out any unnecessary footage. Very knowledgable too!

[@milanmastracci]

+EL3FUNT Thanks buddy!! :)

[@Di4mondzB055]

Concise, to the point, informative and helpful, thanks for an actual assistive video man

[@RaVAndres]

I been doing this for several years, even im doing this righ now to the plastics of my Quad with great results...... and as always great Video!

[@ibnalfreak]

Great video. Best of luck to your channel man, you're super thorough on everything!

[@OlympicGaming]

cleaning your old things REALLY makes the difference of keeping or changing your vehicle. all vehicles need TLC. some people just dont want to give it :( looks amazing btw milan

[@milanmastracci]

+Olympic Gaming I couldn't agree with you more!! And thanks :)

[@ThreeNTheMornin]

I really like your videos. They're simple and relaxing to watch

[@milanmastracci]

+Real Talk Thanks buddy!!

[@ThreeNTheMornin]

+milanmastracci thank you for the great content dude, keep it up

[@totalbliss1]

The first product you used was a compound, not polish. Very different amount of abrasives. Too often people confuse the two. Btw, you can use less than half that amount of product and still do the job perfectly. Compounding, polishing and waxing requires little actual product for such a small space and you don't necessarily need to go out and buy a 3" polisher/pad. You can perfectly complete this with a standard 6" or even with your hand using a polishing pad going in overlapping circles. Also, any standard compound, polish and wax will do the job just right. Bottom line, you don't need to invest in specialty products, save yourself a bunch of dough.

[@joshuapage6127]

Very informative and well presented will be trying this method out

[@UnculturedRobots]

your episodes are very helpful, thanks man

[@milanmastracci]

+Sasar Prez Thanks Sasar :)

[@ishaqballut6839]

You should do a before an after for the whole golf🚘

[@milanmastracci]

+Ishaq Ballut Very good idea :)

[@hunterhaynes]

Great vid I tried it and it worked great! Thanks buddy

[@milanmastracci]

+Hunter Haynes Glad to hear it :)

[@wakeboarder1234567]

I've been looking to get a smaller polisher to get the tighter spots on my vehicles since my MT-300 with 5 inch pads is tough to use in some spots. I'm in college so I don't have the money for a Rupes or something of that level. Would you recommend this polisher for paint too? I don't wanna buy it and it be too weak to really correct anything and have wasted my money.

[@Jfresh55]

Tartt Embry just get a smaller backing plate

[@wakeboarder1234567]

Josh H that's what I ended up doing. I appreciate the response though

[@jaybroderick5651]

I recommend using the headlight protectant meguiars has , i think it works better for lights rather then the sealant and protects from UV too

[@milanmastracci]

+JJ Broderick You can by all means use that :)

[@Juupke]

Top work! Very nice result!

[@nofaithjusthope8714]

Because it's plastic I don't waste my time using polishing compound for my tail lights (unless they are super scratched, don't know why they would be though) they will just get scratched up again. What I do is use clay bar to remove embedded particles and then either wax or use sealant and tail lights shine like new plus it only takes a minute per light. Clay bars are amazing for smoothing out and removing embedded particles nothing else works as well. You can polish paint til the cows come home and it won't touch that embedded crap but a clay bar pulls it out with little effort. Works the same on these plastic tail lights too.

[@bobby6631]

I understand the process but when this is been done for me before whether it’s sanded or compounded you’re still scratching the surface are you supposed to get it clear coded or it’s just going to come back? It seems to me the grit in the compound took whatever clearcoat that was on it is now off and open do UV damage in a year

[@DippinItUp1]

Great videos as always man, really appreciate your time and effort in making these!

[@milanmastracci]

+DippinItUp1 Thanks buddy!! :) Glad you liked it

[@alexafa316]

Wow thanks for this tutorial

[@zir786]

i usually wet sand then polish. but still looking good!

[@milanmastracci]

+zir786 If it works, it works 👍

[@bobserrano4479]

Hey, will this technique work just as well for (colorless) plastic headlight lenses?

[@AzimNail]

Can I use meguiar's ultimate compound + ultimate wax? If yes, should I finish it off with meguiar's sealant or liquid ceramic wax? Love the videos btw you are on spot with every explanation. Keep doing what you do 👍🏻

[@Accz21]

What speed did yu use in yu polisher?

[@pop455rc]

love your videos man🔰

[@milanmastracci]

+pop455rc Thanks buddy!!

[@reyesjose214]

milanmastracci where you get the supplys u used ?

[@MT0070]

Can you tell me what backing plate do you use on the griots 3" when you use the sanding discs? Thanks

[@milanmastracci]

+Mourinho M Is it the regular backplate that comes with the machine :)

[@raymondperez3553]

"Hi Milan " Where did you get those little bottles from??...

[@fiouable]

Good job. Do you think that if I polish regularly by hand with a mild Meguiards compound, I would not have to use a polisher? In other words, don't let your tail lights go that bad before you have to use a polisher. My 6 month old Challenger has already small scratches on the centre of the tail light. Probably caused by friction of grit and my hand when I open or close the trunk.

[@AsiaOGATTI]

Thanks for the vid! I really like your vids their so usefull! I mostly tried everything haha... Keep them vids up! Cheers from the netherlands👍🏼👌🏽

[@milanmastracci]

+Natrah Glad you like them buddy!! :) Cheers

[@SVTnick]

5:09 you can really see a difference.....gotta try the product 👍

[@milanmastracci]

+Nick Fisher Yeah it was worth the couple minutes :)

[@REDLINERUNNER]

Nice viddy dude!! :)

[@ramones53rd3rd]

Will this remove hard water spots on the tail light?

[@charlysdetail7699]

is there a difference between the meg microfiber finishing pad and a foam pad??? thanks in advanced

[@milanmastracci]

+Carlos Neria Yes!! Very big difference :)

[@hulluhomer2]

Are you gonna fix the rust spots?

[@milanmastracci]

+hulluhomer2 Sure am :)

[@jamescmartinjr7249]

Where did you find the yellow applicator pad that you used?

[@milanmastracci]

+James C Martin Jr www.amazon.com/Meguiars-X3070-Soft-Foam-Applicator/dp/B0009IQZPW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461642767&sr=8-1&keywords=meguiars+wax+applicator

[@sandrodurocher]

Looks brand new 👍🏻 when are you going to do the rust video on how to remove and repair because I have rust on my car and I would like to see the way you remove it 😃

[@milanmastracci]

+subaru wrx sti soon soon soon :) I need it to warm up a bit more before I can do it

[@justaperson8815]

+milanmastracci Nice bro, can`t wait to see it. Planning on restoring my old car...oneday... after i`m done modding the Mustang lol.

[@milanmastracci]

Do it :) Restoring a car is very satisfying once you see some work getting done

[@justaperson8815]

milanmastracci Really does bro, i done some work on it when it was on the road, the clear coat was flaking off so i sanded it and re painted it, fixed a rust hole in the door by cutting out metal by the area and filled it using mesh wire and bondo, filled a dent out of the hood with steel putty.I always get told to just scrap it and i tell them it`s my project car to restore and fuck with lol.

[@ИгорьБобо-л7к]

Hi! What speed you prefer when polishing headlights?

[@Jfresh55]

Игорь Бобо 4 or 5

[@edwardvasquez218]

Think your grinder is gonna take a poop. Great video.

[@hatemawiwi3823]

2:52 What paint ?!

[@CroIntr00X]

clearcoat, its a paint but clear :)

[@bobby6631]

This is an old video but I was quoted about $70 a piece at a body shop to have it sanded down and clearcoat it this way it’s protected by the sun. As long as the damage is on the outside like clearcoat peeling and not heat damage from a xenon bulb I’d rather pay Someone that does it every single day.

[@aeromastersargentina6579]

hey buddy im from argentina i have a ford focus 2017 exactly the same color of your golf or is all most the same i want to polish it but its my first job and i dont know how machine i need to but to do it and i dont know how many revs or speed put the machine to do it the car is brand new and is little scrached and have a little of swirls. can you help me? im sorry my english sucks.

[@JavierBonillaC]

Amazing

[@rayrommy8113]

Love the videos man I was just wondering are the microfiber cutting discs reusable after every application or do you need to use a new one after every use or after a couple uses just to be safe if so how many uses do you suggest using a completely new disc?

[@milanmastracci]

+Raymond Wong Yeah they are reuseable. You can wash them with regular dish soap, let them dry, and then use them again :) I've had a set of them last me easily over a year

[@andrewah05]

Milan, quick question, got chemical guys v36 and orange hexlogic pad and i attempt to remove some light scratches and swirls on my BMW 335i, however it didnt work, made multiple passes, variations in pressure, and i was using a dual action polisher, any ideas? I think i jumped the gun and bought the chemical guys stuff without researching, I felt like I should have went with m105 and m205 from meguiars,

[@milanmastracci]

+Icarus Honestly buddy, i've had the exact same results when I used the CG products. I tried them, and threw them out later. I switched from Meguiars and do not regret it one bit :)

[@jerrycastillo7763]

Can i do it with hands alone?

[@jerrycastillo7763]

What product did u use?

[@colemackey3945]

Do you ever reuse those pads? Or are they one use only?

[@milanmastracci]

+Cole Mackey No you can resuse them alot!! I've been using the same pads for about 2 years now

[@mohammedzubair7523]

Can we do this without cemecals and send paper

[@Yankeesftw23]

Yo what do you recommend doing to a minor cracked bumper. I don't want to get it replaced and i don't want the crack to spread

[@milanmastracci]

+Yankeesftw23 How badly damaged is it?

[@Yankeesftw23]

+milanmastracci It's basically a crack that is 2-3 inches in length near the lower portion of the bumper.

[@milanmastracci]

You would have to plastic weld it back together from the backside to make it strong again, along with the front so it doesn't crack again. You would then need to fill it, sand it, prime it, paint it, sand it, clear coat it.

[@Donny2801]

can i use regular wax to protect the tail light instead of paint sealent?

[@milanmastracci]

Yes, however it will not last as long. You will have to apply the wax more frequently than if you were to use a sealant.

[@suberakanxavier3211]

nice vid

[@SoCalSaiMedia]

Does this work on taillights that have been wrapped in Oracal tint vinyl?

[@milanmastracci]

+SoCalSai Gaming Sure does :)

[@vismaysuresh3610]

Love u Milan

[@JamesLikesDonuts]

Would you get the same results doing it by hand

[@gabrielcater]

Up

[@parrm9580]

+Jay takes longer but if you do it properly yes

[@RaVAndres]

+Jay yes, i been doing this by hand for years, but is faster with a electric tool.

[@HelloKittySam]

Wow this looks amazing! How long does it usually last for?

[@milanmastracci]

+Samantha Wills It all depends on how you wash the car in the future. If you wash it yourself at home, it will last a long time, if you go to the DIY car wash bays, it might not last so long :)

[@HelloKittySam]

+milanmastracci thanks babe 😘

[@todoraleksandrov6068]

Can I polish my taillights without the griot's garage polisher and can I put some clear coat instead of the paint sealant after I have polished the taillights?

[@milanmastracci]

+Todor Aleksandrovbg You sure can :)

[@todoraleksandrov6068]

Ok but will I use the same polished and finishing pads?

[@milanmastracci]

Yeah. The only think that is different is that you would use the clear coat over the tail light, instead of the paint sealant. You would do that after you remove the scratches from the tail light.

[@todoraleksandrov6068]

I will do circular motion with the cutting and finishing disks, right?

[@milanmastracci]

You can, but thats not the best technique. You should do overlapping passes, just like how I did in the video

[@charlescollins1992]

great video, but me personally ive always sanded the head light/ tail light . it comes out much better with less effort.

[@milanmastracci]

+Carlos Colon Carlos if that works for you buddy, by all means do that :)

[@Jfresh55]

Carlos Colon Umm no, wet sanding is so much more work

[@charlescollins1992]

It last much longer the other way you would have to redo it every few months instead of years.

[@trailswithtyler7427]

@@charlescollins1992 I know this is a hella old video but what steps do you do for sanding them. I got some used taillights that need to be cleaned up and I don’t wanna go out and spend $100 just to make them look better

[@fabianospanhol]

your polisher is orbital?

[@gabrielcater]

I'd like to know too

[@milanmastracci]

+Fabiano Spanhol Sure is :)

[@Steelergeek69]

Thanks

[@ronch550]

Is it true that you can use toothpaste and a piece of cloth to polish it?

[@iftekharalam1355]

HHey do a interioe cleaning vids and some life hacks....btw love ur channel

[@alec4064]

Hey Milan, love the channel buddy! Your videos are very helpful! I am getting ready to purchase my first professional DA Polisher and would like to know if you recommend buying a 5" or 3" first? I am going to have both eventually but need one asap due to buying a new Black car! I also was wondering where you get your microfiber towels from? I get my from the rag company and they are great quality but am curious as to where you get them. Ps i am getting a rupes brand polisher. Thanks for the videos!

[@milanmastracci]

+Alec40 I would invest in a 5" first and then get the 3". The rag company has some great MF towels but they are a tad more expensive than others. I buy these from amazon and I love them :) www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-MIC_506_12-Professional-Microfiber/dp/B00A8MZ7IA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462028264&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=chemical+guys+microfiber&psc=1

[@alec4064]

+milanmastracci Hey thank you for your reply! I know it is very hard to try and reply to every question when you have thousands of subscribers! I appreciate your efforts! Ps. Someone refered me to the shurhold polishing machine and was wondering if you have ever used one or know the quality of the machine? Is it inferior to the rupes or is it a good enough machine for maintaining 4 vehicles on a regular basis and the occasional customer? Thank you for your help!!

[@milanmastracci]

Not a problem buddy!! :) I just looked into the shurhold polishing machine and it is a dual action polisher, similar to the rupes. The throw of the tool is not that far. If you have the money to spend on a rupes, definitely get one because it will last you years, and it will be able to give you phenomenal results, in much less time than the shurhold.

[@AcemanX]

"And it looks like crap" lol nice

[@ykno321]

Auto detailing shops profitable? Was thinking of opening one

[@milanmastracci]

Absolutely!!!

[@charleschoo9398]

yes me too,but the meguiar prodoct is too expensive,for thr ultimate paste wax its sell around 48 bucks

[@JackRR15]

+Charles Choo Thus why you should get their pro line.

[@milanmastracci]

+TheMidnightNarwhal Couldn't agree more :) Their professional lineup is VERY affordable as you can dilute the products, and they do wonders!!

[@charleschoo9398]

TheMidnightNarwhal milanmastracci Thanks,but too bad my place (indonesia) doesnt sell the pro line,so i might as well use turtle wax,which is quite good

[@besofacacia6103]

thanks for a video dude but i found it strange , you are polishing your car while trunk is in rust. what do you thing is it normal ?

[@milanmastracci]

The trunk and other other parts of the car that were rusting, I fixed. I even made a video on it

[@besofacacia6103]

aah sorry... thanks again LIKE :)

[@JomitraS]

Do you watch videos and get your inspiration from AMMO NYC by any chance?

[@milanmastracci]

+John Tran I can't say I do, but Larry does amazing work!!

[@JomitraS]

+milanmastracci Ok haha then I'll stop further questioning about that. How much did your random orbital rotor cost and where did you get it?

[@milanmastracci]

+John Tran I know Larry does great work but if there is something that I want to talk about, i'll make a video about it :) I got mine from Amazon. I honestly forget how much it was but it wasn't too cheap. Something like 380 bucks

[@eksohc]

do more of this how to wax and polish your whole car

[@wisb_1658]

u should dip the golf

[@milanmastracci]

+willis jordan I'm contemplating it :)

[@ercf2]

How to do this shit on W210

[@pighater951]

its look good to me dont see any scratches✌

[@emru23]

Nice vid. But i think you are using too much of cutter und sealent. It's not necessary.

[@tango-bravo]

Your taillights don’t even look hazy compared to the ones on my 90’s Volvo

[@DrDre001]

Are you studying anything car related in school

[@milanmastracci]

+423million No i'm studying to be a math and french teacher

[@DrDre001]

You should be studying mechanics! You seem to know a decent amount so far haha

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks :)

[@nls8520]

Griot's is pronounced Gree-oos.

[@denis_vr6]

take off the taillights its like 3 bolts

[@milanmastracci]

+Denis VR6 There's no point because you're only polishing the lens, not the backside

[@pop455rc]

first!