My Meguiars Headlight Restoration results - Page 2 - G35Driver

Jul 31, 2011 | 04:14 PM

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Kayzer Soze

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From: New York, NY

Lol, they look fine to me. I'll delete the thread tomorrow so no one uses it as an example

Jul 31, 2011 | 04:22 PM

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MyGeeeee35

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^^Dont delete! Even if your initial thought was off the rest of the info makes up for it. I'm not sure on the big deal of using EACH grit, I mean it makes sense but yours turned out awsome! I just got some high grit (800 & 1500) and polishing compound for my blacked out grill project, I just might go grab a pad for my drill and do that today too!

Any advice on whether I can polish with compound and a terry cloth so I dont have to make ANOTHER trip to napa?

Jul 31, 2011 | 04:24 PM

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nice ! looks good

Jul 31, 2011 | 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VincenzG35

Exactly what I'm sayin 19kdrill I restore peoples headlights on the side I wouldn't use 1000 though he should do 800-1000-1500-2000-2500 and not skip a grit so he's rid of all if not most imperfections. I also hope you wet sanded. I'm not trying to be mean ,just trying to give advice because that's really bad lol I usually start with 1000 when I do cars and go up to 2500 plastix and then restoration sealer with all new rags

^Agreed. I just suggested starting with 1000 since he already hit it w/ 600. Personally, I haven't seen much difference between 2k and 2500, but I use a regular buffer and not a drill. However, to properly restore a headlight, I suggest doing EXACTLY what you suggested.

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Originally Posted by Kayzer Soze

i took your advice, and found a friend who has 2000 grit sandpaper and a 10,000rpm drill..... result were even better (see two last pics)

Yes, they do look much better.

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Originally Posted by VincenzG35

Nooo u have to use them all bro 1000 then sand with 1500 then 2000 then 2500 lol

^this

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Originally Posted by MyGeeeee35

Don't delete the thread, it's good learning for everyone involved. Makes for good discussion too!