suprropmp

First off let me say hi to everybody. I just picked up a black 1999 GS400. The headlights are looking a pretty yellow and the car has been driven to california from texas so I am sure there are plenty of little rock chips on there.

Does anybody know a place where I can go get them wet sanded and cleaned/polished? Or if anybody from CL does this on the side I would be more than happy to pay.

ILOVEGIRLS

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pm me...i can get you set up with someone but they are in irvine.

rominl

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read the vendor classified forum. lexus-parts are selling a set of new headlight assembly for only 400 bucks. worth considering

corkycal

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agreed, getting some new housing may be better. some of those rock pits are hard to get out. not to mention that sometimes, the ozone will yellow out the plastic in a short period of time.

you can also call this a upgrade since you'll be getting the newer green tint headlights.

DSM2GS400

Do ti in your driveway. Don't pay someone to do it, its not that hard just a little time consuming.
Took me about 1/2 hour per light.

suprropmp

honestly I am not a very DIY person and I have no clue about wetsanding... it would be easier for me to just pay someone to do it

rominl

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that's why i said just get new lights for best results

PHML

iTrader: (33)

DIY....its soooo simple.

Go to Walmart....buy 2000 grit wet/sandpaper.....buy 3M Rubbing Compound....thats it....about $15 for everything.

Wet the headlights......soak 2000 grit wet/sandpaper for a minute or so....the start wet sanding the headlights (try a small spot first before going full force on the whole thing)....rinse off residue....then apply 3M Rubbing Compound to a cotton towel/rag....then start rubbing (elbow grease required)....now step back and take a look at it.

Saves you at least 2 (Benjamin) bills there.

Pete

DSM2GS400

Its a really easy job, maybe it could turn you into a DIY'er!
You will be impressed with the results and the lights will look brand new.

suprropmp

maybe I will try it afterall... can I just use regular tap water to wet the headlights and soak the sandpaper? Also, I dont have to take the headlights off right?

vicestan

Its not an easy DIY if your headlights are pitted. Basically start of with 1000, 1500 grit sand paper ( buy the good stuff otherwise you will regeret it ) and once the lights are hazy in all places start with 2000grt. Now you need 3m rubbing compound, get the mild stuff. I suggest you go to homedepot and buy the 25$ buffer, its much easier. Now to finnish it of you will need a plastic polishing compound, I have mgquires but they no longer make it so shop around. A good wetsending/polishing job takes about 3-4 hours, for a good finnish and yes you do have to remove the headlights from your car, otherwise it will be a serious PITA. Stan.

suprropmp

I heard something about having to apply a layer of something with UV protection because the sanding takes it off?

If its easy enough to take the headlights out I will give this a try and take some pics for a step by step tutorial.

suprropmp

You mean something to buff with or a buffing compound? Oh, thanks for all the advice guys

corkycal

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a simple application of wax with UV protection should be fine after the buff job.

everytime you wax your car, make sure the headlights get a coat of wax also.

perhaps a clear bra or xpel will act as a layer to prevent yellowing.

vicestan

Suppropmp, I meant the buffer, there really cheap and will come in handy when you want to wax your car, first time doing the sanding you will probably achive 85% like new finnish, with experiance you can get it to look about 95% new but its hard and takes alot of time, Also use a little water with the rubbing compound and polishing compound, that greatly increases the overall finnish. Stan.