Refurbishing Kouki "Glass" Grill
09-23-2014, 05:22 PM
Post: #1
Refurbishing Kouki "Glass" Grill
Hi Guys,

As a fix for my grill while I source a Foglight grill that doesn't cost a butt load, does anyone have any tips/tricks for refurbishing a foggy "glass" grill?

It's also had the "Toyota" text painted and it's looking a bit naff so I'd need a paint remover that doesn't affect plastics.

Thanks in advance guys Big Grin

Matt
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09-23-2014, 10:07 PM
Post: #2
Refurbishing Kouki "Glass" Grill
Polish, just like you would do on the paint of your car Wink
And to remove the text just use a rubbing compound, again like on the paint. (do that before the polish, obviously)
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09-24-2014, 01:19 AM
Post: #3
Refurbishing Kouki "Glass" Grill
Cheers for the reply Smile

So a cutting compound like K3 etc with a increasing grit fineness and some elbow grease? Smile
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09-24-2014, 08:05 AM
Post: #4
Refurbishing Kouki "Glass" Grill
I don't know K3, but something like 3M Perfect It and elbow grease yes Tongue .
You could also use a buffing machine to speed up the process, but be very careful with the heat.

If your grill is very grainy you can sand it with a 800 /1000 grit sandpaper before.
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09-24-2014, 09:21 AM
Post: #5
Refurbishing Kouki "Glass" Grill
Or you could check out one of the kits sold for refurbishing plastic
headlight covers that have gone yellow. Most involve buffing with finer
and finer compounds, and finishing off with a "miracle" polymer polish.
Plenty of videos on utube Smile

Cheers... jondee86
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09-24-2014, 10:29 AM
Post: #6
Refurbishing Kouki "Glass" Grill
Thanks guys, all your replies are appreciated.

I think I'll try a cutting compound and a MOP, just keep it wet etc and go to town on it Smile
Then I'll just finish off with Autoglym Super Resin Polish and a coat of wax.
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