Need some help restoring headlights

[Jack93]

Hey guys, I'm working on my headlights right now and I'm having trouble removing some surface haze. I am using an electric power drill working with the Meg's headlight restoration kit with the plastX. All the yellowing is gone but the plastic in line with headlight bulbs is still sort of hazy and spotty looking. Ultimate Compound seemed to do a little more than plastX, but maybe it's just my imagination. I'm not sure how to upload pics, for some reason I got the mobile app, uploaded the pic and it made it my avatar..not sure why.

[Murr1525]

Re: Need some help restoring headlights

It is probably the remaining coating that would need to be removed.

UC is certainly a fine option to use, or a very fine sandpaper, like 2000 grit or 3000 grit.

[Jack93]

Re: Need some help restoring headlights

Ok. It is either really tough or maybe it's deep in the lense. Should I wet sand or dry sand if I use the fine sandpaper?

[benbjam]

Wetsand with 2000 then wetsand with 3000 then compound the polish....should come out great after that

[benbjam]

I meant compound THEN polish

[Murr1525]

Re: Need some help restoring headlights

This of course assumes no fogging/water marks to the inside.

[Jack93]

Re: Need some help restoring headlights

I can feel roughness where the hazy patches are. So hopefully it is only on the outside and not all the way through the plastic. I'll try that method benbjam. Thanks!

[Detailing by M]

Re: Need some help restoring headlights

get meg's heavy dutly h.l. kit, that has everything you need.

[The Guz]

Re: Need some help restoring headlights

get meg's heavy dutly h.l. kit, that has everything you need.

Agreed. The kit works great. Plastx is a good product but it can only do so much. I ended up using the heavy duty kit but instead of the provided plastx I used M105 followed by M205 and finally using the provided sealant. You could do the same with ultimate compound and ultimate polish as well.

[Jack93]

Well i went out and bought the 3M assorted 1000-2500 grit kit and went at it. I used UC after 2500 and there are still some fine scratches so i'm not done yet. I had to go buy some 3000 grit but I ran out of daylight so i'll finish tmrw. The headlights really look great still.

[Jack93]

I do agree that plastX has its limits. Wet sanding is a must to restore headlights. After all this arm killng work, I'll have to protect my headights. Will UPW do the job or is there a product to prevent the lenses from oxidizing again?

[Evan.J]

Re: Need some help restoring headlights

I do agree that plastX has its limits. Wet sanding is a must to restore headlights. After all this arm killng work, I'll have to protect my headights. Will UPW do the job or is there a product to prevent the lenses from oxidizing again?

Opti-lens is a UV coating that will keep your lights from fading and oxidizing.

[The Guz]

You could pick up some Meg's headlight protectant. Directions state to apply every 6-8 weeks. Walmart has it for a good price.

Opti lens is permanent.

[owendavidj]

A lot of headlights I end up having to start with a 400 grit dry sand....there are HARD materials out there!

[PureArt]

I really like this video. I've actually been looking for a 3" 1200 grit sanding discs but I am not sure who makes them.

http://youtu.be/ACu1yRyjzOU