Ls1transam Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 This was my first attempt at doing this. A friend of mine that is a detailer basically walked me through it over txt messages and this was the results. First I wet sanded with 2000 grit paper in a left to right or a back and forth motion. I probable made 20 passes this way. Next with 2000 grit I went in an up and down or north to south motion, and made another 15-20 passes that way.. Next I used 3000 grit paper and went back to the left to right method, with another 15 or so passes. After ever 5-6 pass I would clean the lens and sand paper. Trying to work clean. Next was Adam's microfiber cutting pad with correction polish. I made probably 10 passes in the usual cross hatch pattern. After that I finished with a white finishing pad and finish polish from Adam's as well. Cleaned the lens again and applied LPS to protect it. Here are the results and you'll have to excuse my country accent lol. avimore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT1xL82 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 BIG improvement! What tool did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ls1transam Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Sorry, forgot to put that in there. My polisher is a Rupes 15mm Mark 2. I used speed 5 with the cutting pad and 4 with the finishing pad. Although I could have gotten away with speed 4 on both or maybe even a lower speed. Edited October 2, 2016 by Ls1transam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avimore Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Really great job you did there. Probably cleaner now than the day it came out of the factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ls1transam Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Really great job you did there. Probably cleaner now than the day it came out of the factory! I thought the same thing haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ls1transam Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Geebee and Feets31 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Wow that came out great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ls1transam Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 I was really pleased how it turned out for my first attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911A1 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Nice job! You should probably apply some clear coat before the LPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ls1transam Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Nice job! You should probably apply some clear coat before the LPS. I wasn't sure where or what kind to get. I put the Sealant on for now. I still have some fine polishing to do on it. I got rained out yesterday and had to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapdon Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 nicely done, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMDChase Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Nice job. Some old timers might remember the green Severe Swirl Remover that Adam sold several years ago. I still have some and it too works great on headlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ls1transam Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Thanks guys. Still trying to find some type of clear coat to put in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT1xL82 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Thanks guys. Still trying to find some type of clear coat to put in them. Maybe too much money, but paint protection film would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ls1transam Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Never heard of that. I'll have to look it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GXPaycheck Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I wasn't sure where or what kind to get. I put the Sealant on for now. I still have some fine polishing to do on it. I got rained out yesterday and had to stop. Any regular clear coat paint will work. Just apply it properly. You can get some small sections of PPF from an installer if you like. I prefer XPell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocdrifter Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 The headlights look great. You did way more passesthey I did when I restored my headlights. I put a automotive clear coat that I had injected into a can at my local automotive paint supply store, mine look new again, let me know if you would like me to post a picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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