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  • Another headlight restoration

    I cleaned up my dad's headlights on his 97 Mercury Villager.

    Products:
    -Griot's Spray-On car wash
    -1500 grit sandpaper
    -2000 grit sandpaper
    -M105
    -M205
    -Zaino AIO
    -3M blue painter's tape

    Tools:
    -3M sanding block
    -Cyclo polisher
    -4" Purple Wool pads
    -4" Finishing Pads

    Process:
    I first cleaned the headlights using Griot's spray-on car wash. Then I masked off the area. I sanded the lenses using 1500 grit paper and lubricated with a mixture of water and a little super soap. I then progressed to 2000 grit paper.

    Once I was happy with the wet sanding I used 105 on smaller purple wool pads via the Cyclo. I was very happy with the results. Once the sanding marks were gone I polished the lenses with 205 on Lake Country black finishing pads. To offer some protection, I used Zaino's AIO.

    Before:




    After:




    Thanks for looking!

  • #2
    Re: Another headlight restoration

    Looks Great!!
    Huge Improvement!!
    Nice Work!!
    Joel
    Firefighter/EMT-B
    Rejuvenation Auto Detailing
    "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Dirt Back!!!"
    '99 F-150

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    • #3
      Re: Another headlight restoration

      Dramatic improvement!

      Bet your dad will appreciate this any time he's driving a night...


      Mike Phillips
      760-515-0444
      showcargarage@gmail.com

      "Find something you like and use it often"

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      • #4
        Re: Another headlight restoration

        Fantastic results
        Mike Pennington
        Director of Global Training, Events and Consumer Relations
        Meguiar's, Inc.
        800-854-8073
        mpennington@meguiars.com

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        • #5
          Re: Another headlight restoration

          Excellent Job and results.
          Matt

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          • #6
            Re: Another headlight restoration

            Cracking....
            Skoda Roomster

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