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zeal86 · 01-24-2026, 08:13 AM

I picked up another set of tail lights for the Monogram. These are a used set of Valenti Jewel LED tail lights with gold reflectors. I had been looking for a set I could put a little elbow grease into and get them looking as close to a 9 to 10 in condition.

So, I cleaned and polished my set and I feel I have achieved an 8.5 to 9. Not a higher score because of a couple of issues...one, there are a couple internal blemishes and two, there is a little dirt stuck between the edges of the glass and plastic that I haven't been able to clean it out yet.

I did not use sandpaper in restoring the tails...I used a foam pad with Maguire's Ultimate Compound followed by Maguire's Mirror Glaze on a cloth buffing pad. I did 4 passes with the foam pad and 2 with the Mirror Glaze. I shined the black plastic with Maguire's Ultimate Black. I used this Mini Polisher https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQJM1SYX...ap_share<br />

The whole theme for my Monogram is red, gold and black so these are perfect.

Old pics to show theme and why these tails work. My engine bay will be updated with Cusco, KTS, and Blitz parts. The interior is also red with gold accents.

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01-24-2026, 08:13 AM	#1362
zeal86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Posts: 2,000 Thanks: 1,156 Thanked 1,895 Times in 908 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I picked up another set of tail lights for the Monogram. These are a used set of Valenti Jewel LED tail lights with gold reflectors. I had been looking for a set I could put a little elbow grease into and get them looking as close to a 9 to 10 in condition. So, I cleaned and polished my set and I feel I have achieved an 8.5 to 9. Not a higher score because of a couple of issues...one, there are a couple internal blemishes and two, there is a little dirt stuck between the edges of the glass and plastic that I haven't been able to clean it out yet. I did not use sandpaper in restoring the tails...I used a foam pad with Maguire's Ultimate Compound followed by Maguire's Mirror Glaze on a cloth buffing pad. I did 4 passes with the foam pad and 2 with the Mirror Glaze. I shined the black plastic with Maguire's Ultimate Black. I used this Mini Polisher https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQJM1SYX...ap_share<br /> The whole theme for my Monogram is red, gold and black so these are perfect. Old pics to show theme and why these tails work. My engine bay will be updated with Cusco, KTS, and Blitz parts. The interior is also red with gold accents. _______________________________________________ BEFORE: AFTER: Last edited by zeal86; 01-25-2026 at 07:56 PM.