benji's_z28

iTrader: (1)

so has anyone used this yet?? i dont wanna spend the $20 on the stuff if it doesnt work.

jaysan

iTrader: (8)

I have used it and It did a pretty good job

CHRRRIS

Any before and after pics? Or just after pics? Link to the kit?

jaysan

iTrader: (8)

But this is the cheaper alternative I recommend 800 grit sand paper, 1500 grit, 2000 grit and some good glass polish. Do it over running water to clean the haze you knocked off

ggreg89

iTrader: (2)

Yup, 800/1500/2000 grit nd some paste wax made mine brand new.

CHRRRIS

very nice, is that done to just the outside of the lens? I don't want to have to take them apart!

benji's_z28

iTrader: (1)

crap im sorry guys i forgot to mention. i was talking about the Meguiars Headlight Restoration Kit. i thought i put that in the title.

ggreg89

iTrader: (2)

yes, just the outside

cochran191

I can't say anything about the Meguiars, but the turtle wax one was a waste of money. After 45 min on one light there is barely a noticeable difference.

RedRallyeZ

iTrader: (20)

if you read the sticky and do exactly what it says with exactly the same cleaning polish, i promise it works

before:


after:



and the glare by the flash oesnt do them justice. there was ZERO cloudyness on these. i sold them to a guy on here and he was in love with them

Lotus289

iTrader: (1)

During Cleaning:


After Cleaning:


I'd recommend going about it 1 of 2 ways.

1- Buy the 3M kit and get a bottle of Meguire's Plastix. The 3M kit comes w/ standard rubbing compound instead of plastics. I like using that after you sand w/ the 3k that comes in the kit. It's a little more abrasive than Plastix and when you use it before the Plastix it makes for a better step down from the sanding.

2- Buy the Meguire's kit if you already have some medium cut rubbing compound. The Meguier's kit comes w/ a small bottle of Plastix.

Basically you'll go:
500 dry
800 dry
3000 wet
2 passes w/ rubbing compound
2 passes w/ Plastix

I've done 3 cars with this method and they turn out INCREDIBLY well!

CHRRRIS

I can't wait to try this now. Thanks for the info. Can you get the 3M and Meguiar's kit at local auto parts stores?

8675309

iTrader: (3)

yeah i got my 3m kit from auto zone. it worked great and i've done about 5 cars with it.

foreverzero

iTrader: (5)

mine worked for about a year....then hazy again

cDorch

iTrader: (3)

def do not buy the meguiars kit...its more of just a polishing kit. i used the 3M kit on mine and they were completely yellow and now they are perfect. Just take your time with each step and they will come out nice

STG

iTrader: (1)

I used the 3M kit and had excellent results. The drill attachment makes the process go very quickly. Took the headlights out, stuck them in a vice and had both done in 45 min or so.

Not the best pics, but here's before:



And after:

Z06_Joe

iTrader: (8)

Follow this thread and your lights will look like new:

How to restore your headlights

Joe

CHRRRIS

But that technique uses a buffer.

Z06_Joe

iTrader: (8)

I have had many members inquire about me restoring their headlights so I decided to put together some pricing. If your interested PM me and I will set everything up as far as payment and shipping address.

As long as your lights have NO water in them I will refinish them for the following flat rates:

Any members on the east coast: $85.00
Any where else in the US: $90.00

The extra $5 is just to help out a little on the return shipping back to you. You pay the shipping to get the lights to me and in the amount your charged to restore the lights the return shipping back to you is included. I will properly package up the lights for a safe trip home and I ask you do the same when sending me the lights.

wowsers

iTrader: (7)

you polish stainless steel also?