Why 3M Headlight Restoration Kit > Meguiar's Plastx X 100,000
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06-19-2010, 09:50 PM
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Why 3M Headlight Restoration Kit > Meguiar's Plastx X 100,000
I've used Meguiar's Plastx in the past with decent results, but nothing spectacular.
Granted, if used often, it would probably be fairly good at deterring headlight fading.
However, if your lenses are badly dulled and yellow, PlastX is not the answer... This is, and it's worth every cent:
When using this kit, be careful not to use too much pressure (only slightly compress the foam pad, the rotation of the drill is what does the work, pressure only makes you risk messing up your light, and won't speed up the process)
Also, mask off with double masking tape or remove your headlights, you don't want scratched paint, but you want to be able to get all the way to the edges of the lens.
Here are some before & after pics (yes the car is dirty and I have a blown light, blah blah blah)
These are the "preview" resolution so that they can fit on screen better, if you want to see any of the pics in a higher resolution, they are all here:
http://www.nfspmotorsports.com/forum...sa=album;id=35
These last two really show the difference...
Granted, if used often, it would probably be fairly good at deterring headlight fading.
However, if your lenses are badly dulled and yellow, PlastX is not the answer... This is, and it's worth every cent:
When using this kit, be careful not to use too much pressure (only slightly compress the foam pad, the rotation of the drill is what does the work, pressure only makes you risk messing up your light, and won't speed up the process)
Also, mask off with double masking tape or remove your headlights, you don't want scratched paint, but you want to be able to get all the way to the edges of the lens.
Here are some before & after pics (yes the car is dirty and I have a blown light, blah blah blah)
These are the "preview" resolution so that they can fit on screen better, if you want to see any of the pics in a higher resolution, they are all here:
http://www.nfspmotorsports.com/forum...sa=album;id=35
These last two really show the difference...
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Did you do em by hand? - Dewalt 3-speed 18V battery drill, speed two, trigger all the way
If you used a Drill did you have problems with the drill going all over the place? - No, use very VERY light presure. All you're aiming to do is make contact, the rotation of the drill does all the work, not extra pressure
Do you have sand marks on your lens if its direct sunlight or the lights are on? - No. Make sure you fully complete each step before moving to the next
yes I have all those issues lol - Don't drink & sand
If you used a Drill did you have problems with the drill going all over the place? - No, use very VERY light presure. All you're aiming to do is make contact, the rotation of the drill does all the work, not extra pressure
Do you have sand marks on your lens if its direct sunlight or the lights are on? - No. Make sure you fully complete each step before moving to the next
yes I have all those issues lol - Don't drink & sand
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