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Old 01-03-2008
harrellbenjamin harrellbenjamin is offline
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Default Re: Headlight restoration?

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Originally Posted by GlassStarz View Post
I use the Headlight Doctor System its a 3 part system I start with the #1 use a cordless drill and the 3m hook it system use 1200grit disc in most cases if the damage is really bad will start with 600grit then move to 1200grit I then by hand use the 2000grit and 3000grit that comes with the kit. takes about 10min to do the first step this way Then pour #2 on a paper towel and wipe them down Then using #3 and a foam brush apply to the surface the whole process takes about 15 min I get $45 set dealer $90 retail
If you are doing headlights properly that have more than very minor damage I doubt very seriously that a "quality " job can be done in 15 min.I use the same paper and grits with powered 3"sander and pro buffer to get the right results and I say no way...............................I have seen very few cases here in the South where 1200 grit would even touch the damage.If you use a high quality fill U/V coat the sealer will be absorbed by the lens and 2000 and 3000 is wasting your time.Final sand with 1500 and buff with good compound(all they are doing is repackaging off the shelf compound too)3m compound.Reclean and coat.No better job out there.
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