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Protecting black exterior lights

3 years ago

We got new exterior light fixtures a few years ago. The surface of them is dull

and look dusty but they aren't.

Think I could put car wax or Armor All on them to restore that shiny blackness to them? I hate to replace them frequently because they are exposed to the elements.

As you can tell I am having a burst of house hold tidying energy today! That doesn't happen often and I'm trying to capitalize on it.

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  • 3 years ago

    I've spray painted exterior lights and they have held up fine. Just use one that is exterior paint and you should be fine. It refreshes them nicely.

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