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Old 01-23-2011, 11:33 PM
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Toothpaste? Is this just smearing it on in a thick coat and letting it sit? Or is this getting the toothpaste and essentially "scrubbing" your headlights with a cloth?
 
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Old 01-23-2011, 11:35 PM
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Uh Why in the world you use toothpaste? Get some Compound which is made to do what you want to do.
 
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Old 01-23-2011, 11:51 PM
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Compound didn't work for me. I tried.
 
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Old 01-23-2011, 11:55 PM
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^ Then you will need to sand, I had mines done 1500 gritt and now I wax them weekly.
 
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Old 01-23-2011, 11:56 PM
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What are the chances I could **** everything up?

Do you just sand it down. Followed by a wash and rinse, and polish/wax?
 
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Old 01-24-2011, 12:10 AM
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Well if you are going to sand you will need a buffer to buff the sanding marks out, Do you have a DA or Rotary?
 
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Old 01-24-2011, 12:12 AM
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Nope. I just use my hands.
 
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Old 01-24-2011, 12:16 AM
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Well it prob will take a long time by hand, but I guess you could do it.
 
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Old 01-25-2011, 02:48 PM
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I do all my wet-sanding by hand and polish up with a cordless. Have a look...

www.okcheadlights.com
 
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Old 02-02-2011, 11:56 PM
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^ nice work bro, what sandpaper and polish do you use?
 
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I use RainX compound from time to time to keep it clear.
 
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i used mothers clay and wax them afterwards. it works like a charm.
 
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Old 02-15-2011, 11:01 PM
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^ nice work bro, what sandpaper and polish do you use?
I use 4 or 5 different wetordry abrasives and polish with 3 different compounds. Then I lay on a UV sealant so it leaves a hard, protective finish.
 
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Old 02-16-2011, 12:52 AM
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I see! how long does the yellow stay away from the lens?
 
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wax your headlights everytime u wash your car...I do it everyweek when i was my car, and they still look brand new..
 
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