25 minute headlight cleaning (9 pictures; 2.08mb)
#164
Originally Posted by whiteghost
you think that putting on a clear coat of paint would help keep the clarity?
But if you wet sand the headlamps first, then polish them to a super shine, and finally applied a little varnish or clear coat.. I think it would help.
If you ask me, it would be safer to simply wet sand them again if they get cloudy.
#165
Great thread and awesome results! I used the same procedure on our Mazda 626 and VW Passat with similar results. The only difference was I used a Porter Cable for the final polish (just a little easier on the hands).
To anyone putting this off, just do it! It's easier than it looks and within an hour or two you'll have new looking headlights again.
To anyone putting this off, just do it! It's easier than it looks and within an hour or two you'll have new looking headlights again.
#168
I am new to this fourm but already I have learned so much stuff its overwhelming to me. Lucky i havent really modded my car so I can save lots of money using this forum. Thanks everyone who has contributed hopefully one day i will be come knowledgable to contribute something
#169
Read This First
Guys, I've had some white residue (fog) in patchy areas on my '00 headlights for some time and it's been bothering me. It would not clean off when I rubbed on it while cleaning the car, I started to assume it was on the inside. I searched and found this post, and after reading all the pages, it seemed there was some risk to the sanding thing.
So I figure, start with the easy stuff first. I rubbed in a nice coat of Xymol wax, then rubbed off and buffed lightly. WOW - my headlights are TOTALLY FOG FREE and looking darn near like new again!!! I'd recommend this (or any other kind of wax/car polish) as the first step - sanding ought to be a last resort for really scratched lenses.
So I figure, start with the easy stuff first. I rubbed in a nice coat of Xymol wax, then rubbed off and buffed lightly. WOW - my headlights are TOTALLY FOG FREE and looking darn near like new again!!! I'd recommend this (or any other kind of wax/car polish) as the first step - sanding ought to be a last resort for really scratched lenses.
#171
I've done this on 3 different cars and always get great results. I use the Permatex Headlight Lens Restoration Kit that should be available at any auto parts store (I go to Autozone). It comes with 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500 grit sandpaper, a bottle of plastic polish, a polishing cloth and gloves. The instructions seem to work pretty well. It's hard to find all of that for cheaper than the $15 this costs! Definitely takes years off of a car's appearance.
#172
Has anyone tried wolfgang products?
http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-headlight-how-to.html
http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-headlight-how-to.html
#173
Has anyone tried wolfgang products?
http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-headlight-how-to.html
http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-headlight-how-to.html
#174
I have an orbital sander that I found stored away. It spins at "13000 rpm max", as stated on the label. Would this be safe to use if I find the sand paper discs for it?
What about applying wax with the orbital sander? Any pads or attachments I can use or is 13000 rpm way to fast.
What about applying wax with the orbital sander? Any pads or attachments I can use or is 13000 rpm way to fast.
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