PlastiX Gone Wrong..

[Markus Kleis]

Re: PlastiX Gone Wrong..

Alright, I think I know what happened. He used the Turtle Wax kit and went through the steps. The last step probably hid the sanding marks from the sanding and made the plastic 'appear' crystal clear. Then he applied the PlastX, which effectively removed the last step of the TW kit. This made the sanding marks reappear.

Colin

This must be it.

There is simply NO way PlastX could have caused that damage. PlastX uses an extremely fine abrasive that leaves a very refined finish... not to mention applying it with his fingers would mean the product didn't even do a thing but clean off whatever the Turtle Wax left behind - which was masking the sanding marks.

I've repaired several sets of headlights - I can say with certainty that those marks are not from PlastX, and are from sanding. The fact that the Ultimate Compound didn't even dent them only backs that theory up.

At this point you may want to consider a proper Meguiar's headlight kit which comes with an attachment for a power drill. This will have a little more grunt to safely remove those sanding marks.

Try that in a test spot and see if it works, if not, you may need to consider sanding more with a fine sandpaper first.

[cnfowler]

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Alright, I think I know what happened. He used the Turtle Wax kit and went through the steps. The last step probably hid the sanding marks from the sanding and made the plastic 'appear' crystal clear. Then he applied the PlastX, which effectively removed the last step of the TW kit. This made the sanding marks reappear.

Colin

[Scooby]

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thanks for the advance ill try it..

[Ryan_Bihun89]

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I worked the UC for about 3-4 mins.. and i used a applicator pad. I have microfiber pads as well as regular pads u use to wax with. I also have a DA with polishing pads and finshing pads if needed.

Thats perfect, you have a DA.

Try this ive done it quite a few times.

1-Use the 3000 grit paper to make the lens to an uniform and smooth level.

2-Then on the DA use a 4" polishing pad with PlastX on it to remove the sanding marks and polish the headlight. Work for 2 minutes or until the PlastX dries and becomes super dirty cause of old plastic.

3-Remove the PlastX before it dries up in the headlight

4-Repeat step 2 again (Until you feel confortable with the results) and remove the excess of product.

5-After your comfortable with the results, on another pad, put some M105 or UC and work it in the headlight for about 30 Seconds on Speed 4.5 or 5.

That should bring up the Headlight back to life.

Thats IMO, if someone else have some other way to do it, im fine with that.

Best regards,
Ryan

[Scooby]

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I have UC? But it did not work for it.. Or should i try another method of applying using UC?

[Megafast13]

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Yeah, I can tell you now that PlastX did not cause any of those issues, especially if it was applied by hand. The hazing is caused by the sanding pads that were included in the TW kit and possible their chunky "compound." If you genuinely tried reapplying PlastX WITH and applicator and it did not improve than you need to get something more aggressive for the deep markings such as M105 or Ultimate Compound. And in the future, I recommend the Meguiars Headlight Kit. It comes with Plastx, microfiber and even a Buffing Pad attachment for a drill--Which works even better than by hand.

[Scooby]

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What type of applicator did you used when you used the PlastX? Did you put some elbow grease and passion to it? Those sanding marks dont look like 3000 grit sanding marks. But if he says so... i cant say not.

How long did you worked the UC? And what type of application method did you used?

The application method is important to know what will be the final result.
Foam pads are less aggresive than Terry towels.

I worked the UC for about 3-4 mins.. and i used a applicator pad. I have microfiber pads as well as regular pads u use to wax with. I also have a DA with polishing pads and finshing pads if needed.

[Ryan_Bihun89]

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yes he did go from a lower to a higher "he says" i dunno for sure.

What type of applicator did you used when you used the PlastX? Did you put some elbow grease and passion to it? Those sanding marks dont look like 3000 grit sanding marks. But if he says so... i cant say not.

How long did you worked the UC? And what type of application method did you used?

The application method is important to know what will be the final result.
Foam pads are less aggresive than Terry towels.

[Scooby]

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Ok, wait.

Your saying PlastX or Turtle Wax headlight restoration kit? Did he sanded the headlights? Did he went from a lower paper to a higher paper 1500-2000-3000 grits? What type of applicator did he used?

Let me guess, terry cloth?

Let us know.

We wanna help you

Ryan

yes he did go from a lower to a higher "he says" i dunno for sure.

[Scooby]

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Ok first he used this product..
He followed the instructions, and heard to apply plastix after completing the turtle wax headlight kit. He did not use a applicator pad to apply the plastix he used his fingers.. I dont know why? But after he did that, the headlight got messed up. And also there are scratches all over the light, caused by the sanding it looks. I tried re applying plastix, and no results. I tried ultimate compound and nothing.. I do have a 3M Headlight kit i can use on it, its brand new never used..But at this point i dont wanna ruin it anymore then what it is..

[Markus Kleis]

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by the way he used the turtlewax headlight kit.

Just a minor detail....

Well, for starters, there is no way PlastX created those scratches - your culprit is likely the aforementioned Turtlewax headlight kit.

That said, there are a few other key points to adress: 1.) PlastX is not meant to be applied like a wax or sealant, that is to say it shouldn't be left to dry at all. PlastX works by abrading away the dead or scratched layers of plastic, revealing a smoother, clearer layer. That said, enter problem 2.) He applied it with his fingers. If you apply PlastX with your fingers there is no way to actually allow the product to do its work...it needs a proper applicator - such as a foam pad, same kind you use to apply wax - in order to really push the product into the product with force and allow it to break down.

The product then needs to be removed immediately, BEFORE it dries.

But, depending on what the Turtlewax kit entailed, you may need something more aggressive than PlastX by hand to fix that hazing.

Can you share more information on what was done to the headlights before the PlastX was applied?

Also, side note, when a product dries and cannot be easily removed, typically the best way to remove it is by adding more of the same product - "Like dissolves like," which will wet it, and then you want to immediately wipe the product away.

[Ryan_Bihun89]

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Ok, wait.

Your saying PlastX or Turtle Wax headlight restoration kit? Did he sanded the headlights? Did he went from a lower paper to a higher paper 1500-2000-3000 grits? What type of applicator did he used?

Let me guess, terry cloth?

Let us know.

We wanna help you

Ryan

[Scooby]

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by the way he used the turtlewax headlight kit.

[Scooby]

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alright here are some pics, sorry not good quality im using my phone to take them.. not a good example.

[Ryan_Bihun89]

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How yellowish were the headlight? Usually you have to wetsand the headlights then use the plastX Like you would do it with the headlight restoration kit.

Pictures yeah!!!