headlight restoration with 1500, 2000, PLastX
#106
Cousin Jew
We here have sand storms, and my Nissan patrol headlights became sand blasted.
That is why I want to see if this procedure will apply or not.
I doubt that it is applicable to glass.
My nissan head lights seem and feel like glass, but I need to do some testing first, may be they are some kind of very hard plastic.
Thanks
We here have sand storms, and my Nissan patrol headlights became sand blasted.
That is why I want to see if this procedure will apply or not.
I doubt that it is applicable to glass.
My nissan head lights seem and feel like glass, but I need to do some testing first, may be they are some kind of very hard plastic.
Thanks
#109
No Sir, I Don't Like It
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Cousin Jew
We here have sand storms, and my Nissan patrol headlights became sand blasted.
That is why I want to see if this procedure will apply or not.
I doubt that it is applicable to glass.
My nissan head lights seem and feel like glass, but I need to do some testing first, may be they are some kind of very hard plastic.
Thanks
We here have sand storms, and my Nissan patrol headlights became sand blasted.
That is why I want to see if this procedure will apply or not.
I doubt that it is applicable to glass.
My nissan head lights seem and feel like glass, but I need to do some testing first, may be they are some kind of very hard plastic.
Thanks
#110
Jewcano
They are definitely glass the way they sound when hit with my metal key chain.
You are correct. Glass will respond with narrower bandwidth (Hi pitch) than plastic when exited (Shocked).
Thanks buddy
They are definitely glass the way they sound when hit with my metal key chain.
You are correct. Glass will respond with narrower bandwidth (Hi pitch) than plastic when exited (Shocked).
Thanks buddy
#112
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PlastX
Please help, I used 1500 and 2000 grit paper. After using Plastx, I still have a haze. If doing this step by hand, how hard and how long should I do each headlight. Also, should I apply it in one direction?Thank you !
#113
iModerate
Is it the same haze you had before you started or is it a new haze from the wetsanding?
#116
Lexus Test Driver
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Thanks to everyone in this tread. I was able to make my headlights look a lot better then before, however I still a little haze. I went from 1500, 2000, then Meguiar's plastic cleaner, then polish.
However, on the headlights, I can still see very light scratches from the sandpaper, which I think is causing the haze.
What should I do?
Do I need to use 2500 grit sandpaper, or sand it longer with 2000?
Thanks for the help!!
However, on the headlights, I can still see very light scratches from the sandpaper, which I think is causing the haze.
What should I do?
Do I need to use 2500 grit sandpaper, or sand it longer with 2000?
Thanks for the help!!
#119
FWIW, if you have a rotary or DA polisher this works even better. Meguiar's now has a new product kit designed just for headlight restoration that contains PlastX and a smaller pad and arbor for use in a hand drill for around $25.
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If you guys love the Plastx, you really need to try the Mirror Glaze stuff from Meguiar's. Use #17, then #10. In between cleanings, you can use #18 to protect them. I believe, but I'm not 100%, that the #10 has UV protectant in it. Once you've wet sanded with at least 2000, you should be able to hit it with these and make them purdy.
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+M1008
I have no pics of the lenses that I've cleaned with this stuff right now, but I've got a few projects to do that will certainly be getting the treatment. Oh, for those with a PC buffer, get a 3.5" backing plate and a 4" buffer pad. Life is good with that.
For you drill users, I do recommend getting a buffer, but you can get a 3.5" backing plate as well and then you can use a 4" pad.
I believe that Chris from Glimmer gives CL members a discount, but you'd want to verify that with him.
Big Mack
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+M1008
I have no pics of the lenses that I've cleaned with this stuff right now, but I've got a few projects to do that will certainly be getting the treatment. Oh, for those with a PC buffer, get a 3.5" backing plate and a 4" buffer pad. Life is good with that.
For you drill users, I do recommend getting a buffer, but you can get a 3.5" backing plate as well and then you can use a 4" pad.
I believe that Chris from Glimmer gives CL members a discount, but you'd want to verify that with him.
Big Mack