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smsranger 11-07-2009 08:54 PM

headlight restoration help
 
hey any one no wat a good but cheep healight retorations product is..something i can get at a auto store or like walmart or something...thanks

Fx4wannabe01 11-07-2009 09:03 PM

Click: http://www.fordrangerforum.com/exter...eadlights.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01 (Post 29227)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3M-39...Q5fAccessories

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I've seen it at Wal Mart.

smsranger 11-07-2009 09:12 PM

ight sweeet thanks man

finn1016 11-08-2009 06:41 AM

how bad is it? On my old car I was just able to use Meguliar's (sp?) plastic restoration, and it turned out pretty well... I just used a couple 2 sided sponges and a quarter of a bottle of it. but the oxidation wasn't really bad.

smsranger 11-08-2009 09:22 AM

u might be able to see it in my pictures? not sure..u can feel the build up on the head light..ts ruff. not smooth

zbinck2.3 11-08-2009 06:38 PM

I always use rubbing compound and a buffer and it cleans them up really good. Its cheaper than 17 bucks for a kit at walmart

smsranger 11-09-2009 07:31 AM

yea but i dont think it wil clean mine..there pritty bad

ranger88 11-09-2009 09:34 AM

i tried a headlight restoration kit and it only made it worse, so instead im getting clear euro headlights

smsranger 11-09-2009 09:58 AM

id love to get new ones..i just ant got the money

zbinck2.3 11-09-2009 11:53 AM

I got lights for my truck on eBay and there were like 70 bucks shipped.

smsranger 11-10-2009 02:18 PM

... zbinck2.3..did u have the single bulbe in the factory lights? the high ank low was the same bulbe?

givemeza1 11-16-2009 08:04 PM

My headlights were pretty yellow and pitted too, I think they put a factory clear coat on them. I have a 94 Mazda. I tried buffers, creams, polishes...the only thing that worked for me was the 3M Headlight polish kit (I think it is available from Autozone or Pep Boys). Take your time with it, since you actually are sanding down the clear coating on the lens with finer and finer grits, then finally with a polish. It made my lenses look like brand new. They have stayed clear for about a year already.

smsranger 11-16-2009 10:22 PM

yea i think thats my best bet is the 3m stuff...yea i think its a cover or somehting factries put on them.

FX4 11-17-2009 07:29 AM

what you need to do (I don't believe in buyin kits for this stuff)

supplies needed:
-sanding block (like Meguiar's foam sanding pad)
-1200 grit wet sand paper
-1500 grit wet sand paper (this steps should be done if you are not familiar with wet sanding)
-2000 grit wet sand paper
-3000 grit wet sand paper (this step can me skipped if you have a machine to compound the scratches out with)
-tape
-rubbing compound (3M makes ones that available in a lot of stores, Meguiar;s M105, Menzerna SIP also would work here)
-also a polish like Meguiar's M205 or a cleaner wax
-rotary or dual action polisher, if you have neither then get some foam application pads (not the cotton ones, as the foam ones have a little more bite)

Steps:
-Wash your headlights well

-Might be a good idea to claybar them to get any dirt off completely

-Tape area around the headlights like this:
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...r/DSCF4246.jpg

-Start wet-sanding. Remember to soak your paper for at least 15 min prior to use (the longer you can soak it the better), Use a drop of soap in your water bucket where you are soaking the paper. Spray your head light down with water and a little soap and the start sanding. You don't have to press hard, let the sand paper do your work for you. If you are using different grits of paper, remember every grit should be used in a different direction (use the 1200 in an up/down motion, the 1500 in a side to side motion, etc.). Remember to clean your headlight after every couple passes to make sure you are sanding evenly and not missing spots.

-When done sanding clean the headlights well again. Get some of your compound and go to town removing your scratches.

-Finish with a nice polish and or cleaner wax.



Before:
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...r/DSCF4183.jpg


After:
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...r/DSCF4184.jpg

smsranger 11-17-2009 09:50 PM

ight thanks man..


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