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dbuie
09-21-2006, 04:36 PM
I used my cordless drill, a small polishing wheel, rubbing compound and then final polished it Meguir's Plastc X. They look as good as new.
MikeSomething
09-21-2006, 05:50 PM
:nana: Good job man!
2001somws6
09-21-2006, 06:13 PM
I used plastcx on my friends car. That stuff works great. Awsome job.
dbuie
09-21-2006, 07:30 PM
Thanks guys. Patience and a lot of elbow grease paid off.
GatorSS
09-21-2006, 07:56 PM
Looks good. How much time did you spend on it?
SSmoky01
09-21-2006, 08:20 PM
Looks good. How much time did you spend on it?

Also how bad were they before?
dbuie
09-22-2006, 06:28 AM
Looks good. How much time did you spend on it?

Little more than a 1/2 hour per lense.
dbuie
09-22-2006, 06:34 AM
Also how bad were they before?

They were both yellow and really impacted the way the car looked from the front. Everything nice and shiny except for dingy headlight lenses. I got tired of looking at it, did some research, and dove in. Besides, new ones cost over $300 ea. :eek:

If I can help any of you take the plunge, let me know and I'll be glad to help out. It really makes a big difference in the appearance of the car.

My lenses in my avatar pic was from my previous attempt to use wet sanding and then finishing off with Plastic X by hand. Better but still wasn't good enough for me. The polishing compound made the difference.
1SICZ
09-22-2006, 07:24 AM
What kind of rubbing compound did you use?

John
b.lee
09-22-2006, 07:28 AM
looks great, what kind of rubbing compund?
dbuie
09-22-2006, 10:56 AM
I didn't go to work today, playing hookie, but I will find out and let you know. I believe that one of the employees told me that it was 1200 grit compound.
Tman
09-22-2006, 11:34 AM
Awesome job man!
GatorSS
09-23-2006, 12:53 AM
I used my cordless drill, a small polishing wheel, rubbing compound and then final polished it Meguir's Plastc X. They look as good as new.
What size polishing wheel?
dbuie
09-23-2006, 07:54 AM
What size polishing wheel?

3M 3" cotton buffing wheel with velcro attachment.
SSmoky01
09-23-2006, 09:02 AM
What do you think cause's this?
dbuie
09-23-2006, 03:31 PM
What do you think cause's this?

Don't know but I do know that Fords are notorious for this "yellowing".
GatorSS
09-23-2006, 10:57 PM
UV rays from the sun cause it.
dbuie
09-25-2006, 10:17 AM
What kind of rubbing compound did you use?

John

Back to work today and the the compound is 3M Super Duty Rubbing Compund. It's in a gallon jug and the color is brown.