Severe Swirl & Haze Remover for headlights

[MikeS]

I'll probably be attempting a hazy headlight restoration this weekend. I already have focus pads, SHR, and FMP. I'm not sure if I should pick up some Severe SHR though, just in case. I suppose it could save a very fine sanding step if I have to go that far.

 

Eh, maybe I'll just go ahead and get some. Never know when it might come in handy....

[Perez]

i use the SHR and FMP and get really good reslults..

[Chewy]

Unless VERY VERY bad, SHR is more than enough.

[Team Adam's]

Agreed... and you're on the right track with sanding anyways... if you can fix it with 2-3 passes of SHR and orange then a little sanding is probably gonna be necessary. Headlights are a different animal than paint and theres almost always that section on the top that either needs additional passes or sanding to fix completely.

[Kingsford]

What grit sand paper would you use if you sanded it?

[the1inblue]

What grit sand paper would you use if you sanded it?

 

I would say 3000 or 3500 grit. Maybe less aggressive. Good question. Ive done several headlights and not yet one has need wetsanding however I did have to use SSR on one but that was to hit some bad areas. Usually after 2 or 3 passes they come out nicely. A pass of FMP and you're all done!

 

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[MAYBEN]

both our cars don't have any issues yet with the lenses.. hmm.. maybe I'll take a look at my Dad's truck..

[MikeS]

Thanks for all the replies. I ended up going ahead and ordering a bottle since there were a few other things I wanted to pick up.

 

I'll plan on an initial attempt starting with SHR. There are a few locations that may need sanding, since this particular vehicle has some scrubbing from a bra on the sides of the headlight lenses.

 

If I get to the project this weekend (it is one of about a dozen things I want to get done), I'll post some before/after pics.

[the1inblue]

I know this is a old thread but can someone tell me if I am right about the grit sand paper? I did a set of headlights the other day and man it seem to take forever to correct them even with SSR. I probably could of saved time by sanding them. Any help would be nice! Thanks!

[the1inblue]

Nevermine I found the answer in another thread. Thanks!

[txredgt]

Which thread? I have a car with killer hazed over lights. I put SSH on it and the rest of them with still no luck to the oxidized area. The clear part was clearer but not a dent to the part that needs it. I think I am in need of some sand paper IF these can even be saved.

[Perez]

i use 1500 then 2000 wetsand paper and then the polish steps and they come out brand new.

[mc2hill]

i use 1500 then 2000 wetsand paper and then the polish steps and they come out brand new.

 

I have used these steps in the past, but lately I have been able to clear them up using the 4" green pad on the drill with SSR.

[the1inblue]

The thread stated to use 2000 grit and it looked great!

 

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