headlight restoration with 1500, 2000, PLastX
#91
I've used Blue Magic in the past and it works okay but I got much better results with the Meguiar's Plastix that I squirted on the headlamp then worked in a bit with my fingers then (here's the kicker) I used my old Sears Random orbital ($25) buffer with a terry bonnet. Then finished with a Pak Shak blue microfiber towel. It looks GREAT!
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I forgot to mention I used a rotary with a cutting pad. I used the blue magic with a rotary. The blue magic is for the deeper scratches and the Plastx for the finer scratches and haze It's just more abrasive than Plastx. I can do one side of the headlight in under a minute for just polishing
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so i did this to my 00 gs300 last week and it turned out great! but i feel like there should be a "last step" after plastX, like some kind of uv protection or polish? but anyways thanks for the pics / guide i swear by this stuff now...cheap / easy / takes a lot of time but well worth it!
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I love you guys.
I rinsed them off, wiped them down, applied the PlastX with an applicator pad, and wiped off the residue with a microfiber towel. Here are the results:
Before:
After:
I rinsed them off, wiped them down, applied the PlastX with an applicator pad, and wiped off the residue with a microfiber towel. Here are the results:
Before:
After:
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#101
iModerate
Move up to 2500 or 3000 grit paper and then have them machine polished. That should get them where you want them. Post pics if you have them.
#103
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#104
600 is WAY too rough
more questions I have
1-Does this procedure works with the stop lights as well (There is no reason why it should not)
2-Does this procedure work with glass head light cover (not plastic)
Many thanks for the answerers in advance.