Headlight restoration?

[chips1144]

Thankyou Very Much.
Any Idea how long the 2 part clear is supposed to last?
Have you tried applying it in damp weather, how long does it take to dry?.
Thanks again... I appreciate your Input.

[SGT]

Originally Posted by chips1144

The Dvelop system is one I'm really interested in.

After the mention of a 2 day training course with IPS I was no longer interested in that system, I dont want to fly out to Florida.

The posts from SGT were helpful, I'm not looking at airplane restoration and I don't want to play games with vendors.
Thanks again for your Input.

Don't rule out the companiees I mentioned. In addition to definately being approved for aviation use, they also make kits for headlight restoration and other plastics that utilize the same process. You should be able to purchase piece by piece what you need when you need it. They do sell kits so to speak becuase depending on the severity of the damage it will be a multi step sanding process(wet perferred) and the discs are reusable. These kits can be used by hand or by power tools that you purchase separtely.

Due to all this talk of headlight restoration and the mention of aircraft windows, I myself never even thought of that and I am going to do a little market research in my area for the Aircraft side of things. I think I will lean more towards www.micro-surface.com.

I hope all this info helps everyone.

[gt_repair]

Dvelop also has a new DVD they just made after Itold them I could not play their old training cd 3 differant cd's were tryed. The new DVD is VERRY helpful.
I switched to their system over the polyhog. It is faster as everyone else told me...

Don D.

[chips1144]

Micro surface looks interesting, Once again I thankyou for your input.

[harrellbenjamin]

Originally Posted by chips1144

Micro surface looks interesting, Once again I thankyou for your input.

Headlight Restoration is a very simple process.Watch out for the "smoke and mirrors" some companys use to make this process seem something its not.Dvelup 2 part sealer should last 2 years.I use a heat gun to dry surface
and then use it to speed up any drying problems that could be experienced due to moisture.Works great every time.

[harrellbenjamin]

Originally Posted by chips1144

"I use an 3" orbital palm sander with various grit sandpaper disks (3M). I built a variable speed control box for better sanding control. If the headlights aren't too pitted, I hand sand. I use Dvelup's UV coating - 2 year warranty".

What brand and model DA?

How long does it take you on average?

What do you charge?

THANKS...

What did you use for a variable speed controller?? I just converted one of my electric sanders to 3" pad and now the thing runs at crazy RPMS.!!I guess old pad acts as a flywheel.Need a way to adjust the current to my sander.

Thanks for any help

[Bois]

Ben,
I built a speed control box using a regular rotary light dimmer switch from a hareware store. Make sure the switch can handle the watts of your sander. I mounted the switch in a 4"X4" electrical box with a regular double electrical socket into which I plug my sander. An 8" cord extends from the box to an extention cord and the sander plugs into the box. Total cost under $20.

[pitt]

I still don't think that you need all the "smoke and mirrors" to do a good job. I use the stuff that has been around for years and have had no truoble. Just because some "system" is new dosen't mean that it is better. I have been in the auto repair in some form all my life and have seen systems come and go but the basics are steel around.

[harrellbenjamin]

Originally Posted by Bois

Ben,
I built a speed control box using a regular rotary light dimmer switch from a hareware store. Make sure the switch can handle the watts of your sander. I mounted the switch in a 4"X4" electrical box with a regular double electrical socket into which I plug my sander. An 8" cord extends from the box to an extention cord and the sander plugs into the box. Total cost under $20.

Thanks good idea. 3" disc are the way to go but you have to slow down the sander.This will work !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[harrellbenjamin]

Originally Posted by Bois

Ben,
I built a speed control box using a regular rotary light dimmer switch from a hareware store. Make sure the switch can handle the watts of your sander. I mounted the switch in a 4"X4" electrical box with a regular double electrical socket into which I plug my sander. An 8" cord extends from the box to an extention cord and the sander plugs into the box. Total cost under $20.

Thanks ,it works great.Bought pad from Dvelup and mounted it to my Milwaukee sander.With the speed controler its a very superior system now!!!