Headlight restoration

[Lex]

thats the part i need help on ...

I used 2 pack clear. Supposedly better than new?

Brand, l think is called Max. Here is a link to the product. https://wholesalepaint.com.au/products/spray-max-2k-high-gloss-clear-coat

 

[harrop.senator]

2000 grit disc on low with an orbital. Soapy water on a foam interface , buff with a cut and polish wet and then clear them. I use Windex to clean before clearing , prepsol re fogs them

 

[vr304]

I've heard good things about the Meguiars plastix. Will have to look for it next time I'm at Autobarn.

Yea mate it is good stuff especially when you use it with a polishing ball on a drill

 

[Boblet]

for those contemplating..
tried the Utube methods ..toothpaste fail ....baking soda white vinegar..fail
the sand paper method worked , 800, 1000, 2000 grit with water , buff with rubbing compound using drill wool buff pad , polish with car wax , 1 hour for each light .

I use brasso with a pad on a drill. Cheap and effective. Maybe use a few times if bad.

 

[Fu Manchu]

@Fu Manchu suggested this awhile ago.
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It’s the shizz! Sand back in progressive passes of finer grit. 3000 last of you can find it. Then polish with Maguiars Plastic polish. Use a medium, then soft foam cone on a drill. If you have a DA polisher, even better. Then coat with the above to stop them yellowing.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Doing a plastic polish on a deteriorated un prepped surface is like cleaning the bathroom mirror with a pair of suss looking undies that have a skiddie in them.

 

[VZ SV6 REBUILD]

Hey guys, for a brilliant finish (and just 30 secs work) use Acetone and paper towel. You can sand them first if you like but seriously the finish will be just as good without it.
The process is simple
Clean headlights (optional)
Pour Acetone liberally onto paper towel
With a single smooth motion lightly wipe across headlight
Done.
The hardest part is maintaining even pressure and speed, not too hard. You be the judge.
The job was done on 15 April 2020

 

[VZ SV6 REBUILD]

Same light today, hmmmmm paint could use a touch up lol

 

[Lex]

Same light todayView attachment 224112

Did you use anything to seal it?

 

[Fu Manchu]

Same light today, hmmmmm paint could use a touch up lolView attachment 224112

You'll quickly learn why they need to be sanded, polished and resealed with a UV stabilised coating.