Headlight restoration (pics)

[GoFast908z]

I get a lot of PMs about this, so I figured it was time to post up what I can do for headlights. Both my Camaro and the Civic needed it done but since the Civic is my daily, figured I'd do it first.

Process was wetsanded 1500, 2000, 2500, compound, and then polish.




What I started with

After wetsanding (part of tape peeled off AFTER)

FINISHED!

Let me know if you want to get yours done


If I get enough people maybe I'll do a group buy discount....

 

[3stripes]

How about a "how-to"?
Excellent work!

 

[GoFast908z]

Thanks

I can't give away all my secrets

 

[Gabriel Tyler]

I've used this 3M system on several cars. It is a time consuming process but works wonders!

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Headlight-Lens-Restoration-System/dp/B001AIZ5HY

 

[GoFast908z]

I've used this 3M system on several cars. It is a time consuming process but works wonders!

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Headlight-Lens-Restoration-System/dp/B001AIZ5HY

Yeah its a pretty basic kit, but will be tough to get the deeper stuff out since its done with a drill.

Anyone is free to PM me to have me do it for them

 

[nicholonious]

http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=580286

 

[Phaedrus]

Damn that looks good. I just did this on my C3500 Chevy, but I used Eastwood's plastic compound on my buffing wheel.

Main problem is you have to take the headlight out to do it! Might try your method next time...

 

[GoFast908z]

Damn that looks good. I just did this on my C3500 Chevy, but I used Eastwood's plastic compound on my buffing wheel.

Main problem is you have to take the headlight out to do it! Might try your method next time...

Thank you

 

[dkcwenge]

wow that is amazing! i'm thinking about doing this myself

 

[tbkonwso]

how much to do this?

 

[GoFast908z]

how much to do this?

75-100 all depending on how bad of condition they are in.

 

[Cycle61]

May have you do a full detail on my big bike before I go to sell it. Whole lotta chrome and shiny black paint.

 

[GoFast908z]

May have you do a full detail on my big bike before I go to sell it. Whole lotta chrome and shiny black paint.

Sounds good Black paint is my specialty. .

 

[Cycle61]

I tend to ride it places that aren't so clean. arty

 

[det5lonewolf]

If he's not willing to share his secrets, shouldn't this be in the classified section?

 

[splat]

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/maintenance/4252611

Unfortunately you'll see this on most Hondas. My family has managed to keep this from happening by simply washing the headlights, and throwing on a layer of cheap polish (NuFinish works well) to keep the grime from building up, every couple of months.

If it's already to the point of being hazy, simply take 2000 grit paper and wet sand it. working smaller circles seems to be best, although side to side and up and down motions won't make it any worse for wear (comparatively speaking). Then you can go to a 2500 grit paper if needed, or just go straight to the compound and buff it slightly. get all that good stuff off and put on a layer of NuFinish or something similar to keep the surface "sealed" and just every few months, wash/strip it, and throw on a new layer. FIN.