Headlight Refurb 1st Attempt

RenoSport182 · 15-10-2017, 05:04 PM

Afternoon all.

I had a go at doing my yellowing cloudy lights today and this is the result.

Massive improvement over this

however there are areas where its still a bit iffy really and was just wondering If they can be made better?

I used 1500>2000>3000 wet'n'dry then polished with some G3 using a wool pad on my cordless 18v drill.

Any tips to get rid of the remaining problem areas? I was maybe thinking doing 800 sand before the 1500.

Thoughts?

Ta.

chongo · 15-10-2017, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoSport182

Afternoon all.

I had a go at doing my yellowing cloudy lights today and this is the result.

Massive improvement over this

however there are areas where its still a bit iffy really and was just wondering If they can be made better?

I used 1500>2000>3000 wet'n'dry then polished with some G3 using a wool pad on my cordless 18v drill.

Any tips to get rid of the remaining problem areas? I was maybe thinking doing 800 sand before the 1500.

Thoughts?

Ta.

Yes

You need to finish with a polish after using a compound and wool pad then ensure you apply some protection to your lens.

RenoSport182 · 15-10-2017, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chongo

Yes

You need to finish with a polish after using a compound and wool pad then ensure you apply some protection to your lens.

Cheers chongo, I have some Megs 83 and I think 80 in the garage would that do? May also have some Menzerna.

chongo · 15-10-2017, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoSport182

Cheers chongo, I have some Megs 83 and I think 80 in the garage would that do? May also have some Menzerna.

Menzerna would be my choice but which one have you bud

RenoSport182 · 15-10-2017, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chongo

Menzerna would be my choice but which one have you bud

Found some Power Gloss/Intensive and Final Finish tucked away

olliewills · 04-01-2018, 09:50 AM

I know you've already made an attempt at it and it's looking good but I wasn't sure if this video would be of any use to you in terms of finishing the job.

https://youtu.be/uqOKmZ9mMfc

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\Rian · 04-01-2018, 10:35 AM

800 grit before would remove deeper scratches

15-10-2017, 05:04 PM	#1
RenoSport182 Washmitt Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Leafy Altrincham, Cheshire. Posts: 183 Thanks: 60 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Headlight Refurb 1st Attempt Afternoon all. I had a go at doing my yellowing cloudy lights today and this is the result. Massive improvement over this however there are areas where its still a bit iffy really and was just wondering If they can be made better? I used 1500>2000>3000 wet'n'dry then polished with some G3 using a wool pad on my cordless 18v drill. Any tips to get rid of the remaining problem areas? I was maybe thinking doing 800 sand before the 1500. Thoughts? Ta.

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