2003 chevy impala paint correction and wax

[SX4DUDE2013]

here is a 2003 implala that i did over the weekend. Used M205 for correction and some NXT 2.0 to finish it off. Overall im was satisified. I wetsanded the headlights but couldnt get them clear? IDK whats wrong with them??? Any ideas??

[KC's]

Re: 2003 chevy impala paint correction and wax

thanks for posting your work.....love seeing it

what is the process of your head lamp correction, mind to share - lets see what can we do about it

[SX4DUDE2013]

Re: 2003 chevy impala paint correction and wax

i wet sanded. It was my first time. The headlights felt REALLY rough! like sandpaper! lol. It looks like over spray or something! IDK! So i started with 2000 and it did nothing! so i went to 800 and started gettin some stuff off. Then went back over with 2000. Did two coats of UC. And followed up with two coats of Plast-x. They look better but not good @ all!!! They feel smooth?? HELP!!! lol

[KC's]

Re: 2003 chevy impala paint correction and wax

i wet sanded. It was my first time. The headlights felt REALLY rough! like sandpaper! lol. It looks like over spray or something! IDK! So i started with 2000 and it did nothing! so i went to 800 and started gettin some stuff off. Then went back over with 2000. Did two coats of UC. And followed up with two coats of Plast-x. They look better but not good @ all!!! They feel smooth?? HELP!!! lol

can u share some pics

[dope92cc]

Re: 2003 chevy impala paint correction and wax

Now when you say coats... It sounds like you applied the product like wax.
A mini powerball and an 18 volt drill have worked wonders for me.

Did you sand in straight lines?

[96Lude]

Re: 2003 chevy impala paint correction and wax

here is a 2003 implala that i did over the weekend. Used M205 for correction and some NXT 2.0 to finish it off. Overall im was satisified. I wetsanded the headlights but couldnt get them clear? IDK whats wrong with them??? Any ideas??

The car looks good, however let's see if we can help you clear those headlights. Let's review your steps:

1. Sanded with 800 grit
2. Sanded with 2000 grit

At this point, you will most likely need a rotary buffer with a product aggressive enough to remove wetsanding scratches such as:
M105, M95, M86, M84, M85

The products I mentioned are abrasive enough to remove wetsanding scratches. Here is what I would do:

1. Wetsand with 1000 grit in horizontal strokes for a good 5 minutes on each headlight. Wipe off any water and carefully inspect the lights to be sure they have a uniform appearance.

2. Wetsand with 2000 grit in vertical strokes this time, for 5 minutes again on each headlight. Wipe off the water, make sure they have a uniform appearance.

At this point, I am not sure which products you have, therefore if you have M105, this is a good product to use by hand. Work it in with a microfiber towel if you don't have a rotary polisher, however you really need to work it in with passion, don't just lightly rub the headlights. You should be able to see the scratches being removed and clarity being restored to the headlights.

Once the headlights are clear, you can use M205 since you already have it or even PlastX to finish them off.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

[SX4DUDE2013]

Re: 2003 chevy impala paint correction and wax

Wow! Thanks 96lude. Thats makes alot of since. Def will try nxt time the owner was very happy and took the car back to SC yesterday. Thanks so much 4 yalls help