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  1. Sep 27th, 2008, 04:14 PM #1
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    Another Plastic Headlight Restoration...

    Well, I saw my wife parking my mother-in-law's car and it looked like it had Fred Flintstone (candle) headlights! Couldn't believe how badly they had been 'sand blasted' over the years and 150K miles here in the desert.

    So...
    Wash lights only with G.C. - only had about 1.5 hours to work on the car.
    Wet sand with 1000 - rinse
    Wet sand with 1500 - rinse
    Wet sand with 2000 - rinse - dry
    M105 by hand (yellow foam pad)
    PlastX by hand (yellow foam pad)
    UQD w/MF

    I need to find time that works for both our schedules to get a hold of the paint!
    You'll notice absolutely NO Reflection in the hood! Doh! It's driving me nuts and I rarely see the car!

    Before & Afters:


    Closer...


    Closest!


    Utilize those willing to help... Child Labor what?...
    The only reason some people get lost in thought... is because it is unfamiliar territory for them.
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  2. Sep 27th, 2008, 04:36 PM #2
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    Re: Another Plastic Headlight Restoration...

    Amazing transformation on those headlights!
    And your helper is cute as a button. I hope you paid her a decent wage.

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    Re: Another Plastic Headlight Restoration...

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikejl View Post
    Amazing transformation on those headlights!
    And your helper is cute as a button. I hope you paid her a decent wage.

    Mike
    Thanks & thanks! Um... Paid?... Uh... well, does a cherry Tootsie Roll count?
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  4. Sep 27th, 2008, 05:16 PM #4
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    Re: Another Plastic Headlight Restoration...

    Nice job!!
    If its fast, loud, and runs on a flammable liquid...count me in.
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    Re: Another Plastic Headlight Restoration...

    a bowl of ice cream should do it.

    WOW! what a great, extreme make over on those headlights.

    They now look good and are safe
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    Re: Another Plastic Headlight Restoration...

    Quote Originally Posted by Jokeman View Post
    Nice job!!
    Quote Originally Posted by Nappers View Post
    a bowl of ice cream should do it.

    WOW! what a great, extreme make over on those headlights.

    They now look good and are safe
    Thanks guys! Safety was the reason I had to jump on it, even though I didn't have time to do an actual detail. My daughter rides in that car on occasion.

    Hmmm... I think Ice Cream would be a great treat for me!!! Thanks for the idea!!!!
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  7. Sep 27th, 2008, 07:03 PM #7
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    Re: Another Plastic Headlight Restoration...

    Fred flintstones headlights!?

    Awesome work dude!
    Learning new things everyday
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    Re: Another Plastic Headlight Restoration...

    Quote Originally Posted by TimG View Post
    Fred flintstones headlights!?

    Awesome work dude!

    Thanks Tim!
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    Re: Another Plastic Headlight Restoration...

    Looks great! It's also nice to know that you can get such amazing results totally by hand thanks to the power of M105!
    I'm here to help: keep MOL family friendly, keep everything running smoothly, keep the forum organized, and above all...to keep everyone happy. PM me should you feel there is something I can do to help deliver any of those things. -Mark Kleis
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    Re: Another Plastic Headlight Restoration...

    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Kleis View Post
    Looks great! It's also nice to know that you can get such amazing results totally by hand thanks to the power of M105!
    Thanks! Ok... I will admit if I had had any 4" pads, I would have used my PC... but only because I'm lazy!

    But I do like M105!!!!!
    The only reason some people get lost in thought... is because it is unfamiliar territory for them.
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