Headlight, oxidation, and Tahoe Detail
05-21-2008, 09:20 AM
#1
TAHOE DETAIL - Plus Headlight Wetsand & Oxidation Fix Hey guys. I have some pics of a couple of detail's i've done. One full detail on a Tahoe that was dirty as hell, and particular detailing on our family 98 Camry..
Tahoe: BEFORE
Tahoe: AFTER
Damn tire shine started to dry up, never using that kind again.
Scratch/Scuff Repair Thats a reflection in the after picture, not scratches
BEFORE
After
Now for the Camry.
For the headlight repair, I used 1500 grit sandpaper. Always keep the surface wet. When you begin sanding, you will notice a yellowish film come off the lights. This is the oxidized plastic. Keep sanding until the film/liquid turns white. This shows that you reached clean plastic. Afterwards, use some type of polish. I use something called system one
it works magic.
I'm using a buffer when I apply the polish, but i've seen that you can do it by hand also, just needs more coats.
before
After
Then came the horribly oxidized passenger mirror, oh god it was awful.
Needless to say, BEFORE. Yuck.
After
Ah, everything just like new! There was NO wetsanding on the mirror btw, just the polish.
Well, there you go guys, lemme know whatcha think.
Not bad for an ALMOST 16 year old eh?
And just to avoid being called a spoiled brat.. I'm paying for half my T/A tyvm
Tahoe: BEFORE
Tahoe: AFTER
Damn tire shine started to dry up, never using that kind again.
Scratch/Scuff Repair Thats a reflection in the after picture, not scratches
BEFORE
After
Now for the Camry.
For the headlight repair, I used 1500 grit sandpaper. Always keep the surface wet. When you begin sanding, you will notice a yellowish film come off the lights. This is the oxidized plastic. Keep sanding until the film/liquid turns white. This shows that you reached clean plastic. Afterwards, use some type of polish. I use something called system one
it works magic.I'm using a buffer when I apply the polish, but i've seen that you can do it by hand also, just needs more coats.
before
After
Then came the horribly oxidized passenger mirror, oh god it was awful.
Needless to say, BEFORE. Yuck.
After
Ah, everything just like new! There was NO wetsanding on the mirror btw, just the polish.
Well, there you go guys, lemme know whatcha think.
Not bad for an ALMOST 16 year old eh?
And just to avoid being called a spoiled brat.. I'm paying for half my T/A tyvm
Last edited by 98 WS6; 05-21-2008 at 10:53 AM.
05-21-2008, 04:14 PM
#6
Yeah i'll send you a PM 'cause its a non-sponsor and I don't want anyone to get mad... It's great for anything, and the best thing is it's all one polish. I'm not gonna say anymore here just in case haha. If anyone else wants to know post a reply here.
It's great for anything, and the best thing is it's all one polish. I'm not gonna say anymore here just in case haha. If anyone else wants to know post a reply here. 
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