Headlight Buffing 3 of 3

The last installment. Hope you enjoyed it.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• headlight
• buffing
• restoration

[3255959]

Hi roadrage, nice job, i have question maybe you or somebody can answer...I went to Dr. headlight site and they totally dump on wet sanding and buffing and use 200 psi epoxy spray techniqe they say lasts 10 years or more..to me it sounds like bull..they also say buffing method only last a short time 2-3 months which also sounds like bull... I am interested in maybe doing this as a side busness so any feedback is appreciated.. thanks again greg

[roadrage212]

After wetsanding/buffing, use Meguiar's Plastic X. Its easy to find (Autozone, Pep Boy's, O'Rileys). Use the Plastic X every time you wax your car, or you can use a clear coat made for plastics to ensure a more permanent protective barrier. I haven't heard about the expoxy spray but if its expensive I'd stay away. Too many cheaper alternatives.

[3255959]

Thanks for advice.. 1 more question have all the lights you restored in last year or so held their shine? also i was thinking nu finish might work well as a final treatment and re apply it every 2-3 months what do you thinks? thanks again

[roadrage212]

Actually, mine were bad enough that I had to replace one, and the other I had to buff and polish about once every three months to maintain its total clarity, but like I said, you could simply apply a plastics clear coat after treatment to seal them and never mess with it again.

[bombjas6924]

would 3m fine cut work good

[roadrage212]

I don't see why it wouldn't, although you have to make sure you're using a heavy enough compound to remove all the sanding marks, instead of just making them shiny.

[Speedstang460]

Very good job ..."give a gearhead a buffer and he can beautify America" ...I grew up in the muscle car era and its nice to see backyard mechanics alive and well. You guys may not have the special effects for an Avatar quality movie but the "old school" approach really worked..very informative and well done. AAA+++

[brianc5000]

Props to the camera guy taking the video with only one hand and the video not looking all shaky...:)

[ARBKINGCRAB]

hey man, i own a shop in downtown seattle, love the razor blade on the pad, thought i was the only one who did that! good s*#! man.

[jeepscometrue]

then get hids it will be really bright just throwing it out their..

[bul3]

Good Stuff MAN!!!THANKS A LOT FOR THIS!!!

[themello69]

hey where can u get the polishes at an u talked about sand paper for what reason for sanding