headligh lens not buffing - Page 2

c0alition · 04-07-2008, 05:59 PM

i just recently did it.. the appearance didn't turn out as well as i would have liked.. but the lights definately brightened up alot.. i started with 800 wet then 1000 wet then 2000 wet then rubbed it down with swirl remover.. it looks alot better than the nasty colors.. but it still doesn't look crystal clear.

and yea.. customcougar.. when i did mine lots of nasty white yellowish green stuff dripped off and foamed up on the light.

2girls1fork · 04-07-2008, 07:57 PM

I just detailed my Cougar today, and I used Meguires cleaner wax, and I said what the hell, and massaged the **** out of the headlights with the wax, and they look amazing, my signature pic was just taken, so thats how they look... Temporary, yes. I guess I need to look at the 3M kit.

JayZee · 04-08-2008, 04:34 PM

i used the meg plastX and it worked great last fall. i used just he plastX again last weekend along with the waxing of the car and stuff, and my headlights look even better now.

2girls1fork · 04-08-2008, 05:50 PM

I'll have to check it out (the plastx). I used to e wax as a temp fix, and I'm sure this look will not last doing it like this. I even got bored when broke one time and used tire wet, and it looked killer, and the yellow wore off on the rag the same with both products, I'm scared to know how much will come off with buffing!

DanoftheDead · 04-20-2008, 01:11 AM

ok the 3m kit is out of the picture i think for consumer use 3M #02516 Headlight Cleaner & Lens Restoration Kit

99cougr · 04-20-2008, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanoftheDead

ok the 3m kit is out of the picture i think for consumer use 3M #02516 Headlight Cleaner & Lens Restoration Kit

$400!! wow lol

Naturaltal3nt · 04-20-2008, 02:25 AM

go to advance auto parts and buy headlight restorer/defogger its like $21 bux after tax. follow instructions exactly and it will work if the damage isn't too bad already. i used it on a badly oxidized headlight and its looks perfect. took about 30 mins. or visit myheadlight.com i was skeptic at first but this product worked awesome for me...hope this helps.

JScullin · 04-20-2008, 09:20 AM

I did mine and started at 400 and worked my way up to 2000. They were smooth as glass after that.

I have a Porter Cable polisher and hit the housings with some PlasticX @ the 6 setting and they're clear as day. I gotta do the insides now.

DanoftheDead · 04-20-2008, 10:10 AM

I have thought about buying one of thoe Porter Cable polishers, would you say its worth it?

JScullin · 04-20-2008, 01:47 PM

Oh my yes.

04-07-2008, 05:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
c0alition NECO Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Walker, Louisiana Posts: 215	Re: headligh lens not buffing i just recently did it.. the appearance didn't turn out as well as i would have liked.. but the lights definately brightened up alot.. i started with 800 wet then 1000 wet then 2000 wet then rubbed it down with swirl remover.. it looks alot better than the nasty colors.. but it still doesn't look crystal clear. and yea.. customcougar.. when i did mine lots of nasty white yellowish green stuff dripped off and foamed up on the light.

04-07-2008, 07:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
2girls1fork NECO Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 156	Re: headligh lens not buffing I just detailed my Cougar today, and I used Meguires cleaner wax, and I said what the hell, and massaged the **** out of the headlights with the wax, and they look amazing, my signature pic was just taken, so thats how they look... Temporary, yes. I guess I need to look at the 3M kit. __________________ "It was all going great until somebody poured hot candle wax on my private parts."

04-08-2008, 04:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
JayZee seller beware Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 4,603 Images: 6	Re: headligh lens not buffing i used the meg plastX and it worked great last fall. i used just he plastX again last weekend along with the waxing of the car and stuff, and my headlights look even better now. __________________ MYSPACE! - CarDomain - CougarDB - Metal Damage

04-08-2008, 05:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
2girls1fork NECO Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 156	Re: headligh lens not buffing I'll have to check it out (the plastx). I used to e wax as a temp fix, and I'm sure this look will not last doing it like this. I even got bored when broke one time and used tire wet, and it looked killer, and the yellow wore off on the rag the same with both products, I'm scared to know how much will come off with buffing! __________________ "It was all going great until somebody poured hot candle wax on my private parts."

04-20-2008, 01:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
DanoftheDead is F****** Metal! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hamilton, New Jersey Posts: 730 Images: 3	Re: headligh lens not buffing ok the 3m kit is out of the picture i think for consumer use 3M #02516 Headlight Cleaner & Lens Restoration Kit __________________ CougarDB Cardomain DotD

04-20-2008, 02:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
Naturaltal3nt NECO Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 551	Re: headligh lens not buffing go to advance auto parts and buy headlight restorer/defogger its like $21 bux after tax. follow instructions exactly and it will work if the damage isn't too bad already. i used it on a badly oxidized headlight and its looks perfect. took about 30 mins. or visit myheadlight.com i was skeptic at first but this product worked awesome for me...hope this helps.

04-20-2008, 09:20 AM	#18 (permalink)
JScullin Think before posting. Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 9,322	Re: headligh lens not buffing I did mine and started at 400 and worked my way up to 2000. They were smooth as glass after that. I have a Porter Cable polisher and hit the housings with some PlasticX @ the 6 setting and they're clear as day. I gotta do the insides now. __________________ Skolenimation: Graphic Design \| Modifications @ CougarDB.com \| NEW! Flickr Account "You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go and beat you with until you realize who's in goram command here." - Jayne Cobb "In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." - Mark Twain

04-20-2008, 10:10 AM	#19 (permalink)
DanoftheDead is F****** Metal! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hamilton, New Jersey Posts: 730 Images: 3	Re: headligh lens not buffing I have thought about buying one of thoe Porter Cable polishers, would you say its worth it? __________________ CougarDB Cardomain DotD

04-20-2008, 01:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
JScullin Think before posting. Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Stoneham, MA Posts: 9,322	Re: headligh lens not buffing Oh my yes. __________________ Skolenimation: Graphic Design \| Modifications @ CougarDB.com \| NEW! Flickr Account "You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go and beat you with until you realize who's in goram command here." - Jayne Cobb "In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." - Mark Twain

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