Any recommendation Headlight Restoration Kits?
#6
11-19-2011 | 12:10 PM
I just de hazed my headlights with meguires. Came out great. Only difference I see with 3m is They have a drill attachment that can be used with the sandpaper and wax. Meguires only has the attachment for the wax. Although I paid the extra $2 and the kit came with a sanding holder that is ergonomicly shaped to your hand that makes it easier to sand.
#7
11-20-2011 | 11:56 PM
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#8
11-21-2011 | 10:43 AM
My answer depends on how bad the lights are and your expectations. Here are three kits I'd recommend:
DI Packages Headlight Restoration Advanced Kit
Meguiar's Headlight Restoration Kit
Meguiar's Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit
We also have several articles here about the headlight restoration process using various product combinations - http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...eadlight-care/. After checking out some of these articles and kits let me know if you have any questions.
Greg @ DI
DI Packages Headlight Restoration Advanced Kit
Meguiar's Headlight Restoration Kit
Meguiar's Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit
We also have several articles here about the headlight restoration process using various product combinations - http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...eadlight-care/. After checking out some of these articles and kits let me know if you have any questions.
Greg @ DI
#11
11-28-2011 | 10:08 PM
If yours look as bad as mine, (mine looked absolutely horrible), I recommend a little more evasive action; if you're up to it. I did mine on my own. Wetsanded with with 1000 - 8000 grit sandpaper, 4 passes with polish and 4 passes with wax. You wont be able to feel your arms but once you see the results it's well worth it. They'll look better than new.
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12-26-2011 | 06:49 AM
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Glass Polishing Methodology
• Clean glass to remove dirt, dust or road grime from surfaces
• Use masking tape to protect windscreen rubber sealing
• Apply clay (Magic Clay®) and lubricant solution (WooliteTM / Water 5:1) onto the glass surface (Do not apply to plastic as dulling may occur.)
• Apply a quarter (coin) size amounts of CarPro CeriGlass and an LC Glass polishing pad, is made of dense polyurethane foam with very small cells. The pad’s density enables it to keep the glass polish on the surface, rather than soaking into the foam. You’ll use less polish to get the job done, despite its density; the pad still has plenty of flexibility to conform to the curvature of the glass, speed #4 on a PC random orbital polisher
• Heat caused by abrasive polishing can soften and damage glass; foam pad and product used must minimize heat build-up. Since glass is a poor heat conductor any friction heat built up from polishing must be kept to a minimum by using sufficient product and regular misting of both the polishing pad and glass surface with distilled water.
• Apply to half of the windshield, polishing first in an up and down motion then in a left-to-right motion and then repeat on the other side, proceed to other glass surfaces.
• Go over the glass several times in each direction, glass will polish virtually residue free.
• Wipe off any residue, and polish with a clean dry 100% cotton Micro fibre cloth.
• Inspect glass for clarity and smoothness. Repeat if necessary.
• Clean glass to remove dirt, dust or road grime from surfaces
• Use masking tape to protect windscreen rubber sealing
• Apply clay (Magic Clay®) and lubricant solution (WooliteTM / Water 5:1) onto the glass surface (Do not apply to plastic as dulling may occur.)
• Apply a quarter (coin) size amounts of CarPro CeriGlass and an LC Glass polishing pad, is made of dense polyurethane foam with very small cells. The pad’s density enables it to keep the glass polish on the surface, rather than soaking into the foam. You’ll use less polish to get the job done, despite its density; the pad still has plenty of flexibility to conform to the curvature of the glass, speed #4 on a PC random orbital polisher
• Heat caused by abrasive polishing can soften and damage glass; foam pad and product used must minimize heat build-up. Since glass is a poor heat conductor any friction heat built up from polishing must be kept to a minimum by using sufficient product and regular misting of both the polishing pad and glass surface with distilled water.
• Apply to half of the windshield, polishing first in an up and down motion then in a left-to-right motion and then repeat on the other side, proceed to other glass surfaces.
• Go over the glass several times in each direction, glass will polish virtually residue free.
• Wipe off any residue, and polish with a clean dry 100% cotton Micro fibre cloth.
• Inspect glass for clarity and smoothness. Repeat if necessary.
#14
03-31-2012 | 01:40 AM
That would be a nice guide if our headlight lens were made out of glass 
Glass Polishing Methodology
• Clean glass to remove dirt, dust or road grime from surfaces
• Use masking tape to protect windscreen rubber sealing
• Apply clay (Magic Clay®) and lubricant solution (WooliteTM / Water 5:1) onto the glass surface (Do not apply to plastic as dulling may occur.)
• Apply a quarter (coin) size amounts of CarPro CeriGlass and an LC Glass polishing pad, is made of dense polyurethane foam with very small cells. The pad’s density enables it to keep the glass polish on the surface, rather than soaking into the foam. You’ll use less polish to get the job done, despite its density; the pad still has plenty of flexibility to conform to the curvature of the glass, speed #4 on a PC random orbital polisher
• Heat caused by abrasive polishing can soften and damage glass; foam pad and product used must minimize heat build-up. Since glass is a poor heat conductor any friction heat built up from polishing must be kept to a minimum by using sufficient product and regular misting of both the polishing pad and glass surface with distilled water.
• Apply to half of the windshield, polishing first in an up and down motion then in a left-to-right motion and then repeat on the other side, proceed to other glass surfaces.
• Go over the glass several times in each direction, glass will polish virtually residue free.
• Wipe off any residue, and polish with a clean dry 100% cotton Micro fibre cloth.
• Inspect glass for clarity and smoothness. Repeat if necessary.
• Clean glass to remove dirt, dust or road grime from surfaces
• Use masking tape to protect windscreen rubber sealing
• Apply clay (Magic Clay®) and lubricant solution (WooliteTM / Water 5:1) onto the glass surface (Do not apply to plastic as dulling may occur.)
• Apply a quarter (coin) size amounts of CarPro CeriGlass and an LC Glass polishing pad, is made of dense polyurethane foam with very small cells. The pad’s density enables it to keep the glass polish on the surface, rather than soaking into the foam. You’ll use less polish to get the job done, despite its density; the pad still has plenty of flexibility to conform to the curvature of the glass, speed #4 on a PC random orbital polisher
• Heat caused by abrasive polishing can soften and damage glass; foam pad and product used must minimize heat build-up. Since glass is a poor heat conductor any friction heat built up from polishing must be kept to a minimum by using sufficient product and regular misting of both the polishing pad and glass surface with distilled water.
• Apply to half of the windshield, polishing first in an up and down motion then in a left-to-right motion and then repeat on the other side, proceed to other glass surfaces.
• Go over the glass several times in each direction, glass will polish virtually residue free.
• Wipe off any residue, and polish with a clean dry 100% cotton Micro fibre cloth.
• Inspect glass for clarity and smoothness. Repeat if necessary.
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