wet sanding my headlights didnt work to good

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 10-08-2007, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by LS2Tuner

The alum polish is somewhat abrasive. And the glaze seals the plastic back up and fills in scratches.

I will try that on the other light

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 10-08-2007, 01:42 PM

ok my findings on this task................

The mothers mag polish by itself only helped a little...........BUT after wet sanding it worked super ! after the mothers mag and alum poish I put some zymol clearner wax on and man it looks sweet !

If I would have had a drill w/ pads or a high speed polisher it would have been much easier to do and I am sure even a greater look.

If u r like me and need to save $$$ when u can....... wetsand, mothers mag polish and zymol cleaner wax is the way to go.
if u got money like sarge then get some halo lights

almost forgot.......the big question is how long will this last b4 its a foggy lookin headlight again ??? we shall see

**LS2Tuner** · 10-08-2007, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by SpeedAddict38

ok my findings on this task................

The mothers mag polish by itself only helped a little...........BUT after wet sanding it worked super ! after the mothers mag and alum poish I put some zymol clearner wax on and man it looks sweet !

If I would have had a drill w/ pads or a high speed polisher it would have been much easier to do and I am sure even a greater look.

If u r like me and need to save $$$ when u can....... wetsand, mothers mag polish and zymol cleaner wax is the way to go.
if u got money like sarge then get some halo lights

almost forgot.......the big question is how long will this last b4 its a foggy lookin headlight again ??? we shall see

Just hit them up with some glaze once every month and they will last.
We average 300+ sunny days a year out here and that works for us.

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 10-08-2007, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by LS2Tuner

Just hit them up with some glaze once every month and they will last.
We average 300+ sunny days a year out here and that works for us.

never used the glaze, what else can I use it for ???? is it like a polish ???

**LS2Tuner** · 10-08-2007, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by SpeedAddict38

never used the glaze, what else can I use it for ???? is it like a polish ???

Yes it does wonders. It will fill light scratches and remove swirls that wax won't. Meq. has a Professional Series you can get at AutoZone I think it's #7 in a tan bottle. We use it on everything from our show cars to the race cars.
The WaxShop makes a very good glaze also I think it's called SuperGlaze in a clear bottle.

Either one is not that expensive. Try them out I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 10-08-2007, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by LS2Tuner

Yes it does wonders. It will fill light scratches and remove swirls that wax won't. Meq. has a Professional Series you can get at AutoZone I think it's #7 in a tan bottle. We use it on everything from our show cars to the race cars.
The WaxShop makes a very good glaze also I think it's called SuperGlaze in a clear bottle.

Either one is not that expensive. Try them out I guarantee you won't be disappointed!

do u have a body shop/ detail shop ?

**LS2Tuner** · 10-08-2007, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by SpeedAddict38

do u have a body shop/ detail shop ?

No but I build complete cars for many of my customers.
I also have a radical custom show car that has about $14,000 in body and paint.

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 10-08-2007, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by LS2Tuner

No but I build complete cars for many of my customers.
I also have a radical custom show car that has about $14,000 in body and paint.

cool ...........any pics ?

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 10-08-2007, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by BREAKxNECKxSPEED

Randy-if you dont want to buy a buffer yet or even if you do -they make orange cutting pads and finishing pads with a backing plate in a little kit for repairing scratches at wal-mart that fits on your drill. They are like 2 1/2-3" round and would be perfect for doing the headlights. I bought a kit but havent had time to use it yet. Then one day if you get a scratch in your paint you could use the kit for that (it comes with some scratch repair paste too).

all I saw was a 5 " pad , but no kit

**LETHALxLS1** · 10-08-2007, 10:53 PM

At the Wal Mart near my house in the automotive department they have a small section that has wet sandpaper,bondo,primer,touch up paint etc. Its right in with all that stuff. Its actually made by 3M I believe. It has a drill attatchment with a velcro backing plate for holding the pad on,a orange cutting pad(foam pad) w/ velcro on the back of it, a black finishing pad w/velcro on the back, and some sort of scratch repair solution inside the box too. Its actually for scratch repair but it looks perfect for doing headlights because of the smaller size. I hope they have it at your wal mart because IMO its just what you need. I actually bought new headlights for my car but I am going to redo and sell my old ones on ebay. Now I am thinking maybe I should have just redone my old ones first-o well LOL!!!! Randy-if you cant find one of the kits I am talking about let me know and I will find it online for you in case you want to order it. I think I payed $14.95.

**LETHALxLS1** · 10-08-2007, 10:57 PM

here is a pic

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 10-09-2007, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by BREAKxNECKxSPEED

here is a pic

ok I think i seen one

**35thAnniZ28** · 10-10-2007, 10:16 PM

this might sound stupid..but it works...get a rag...toothpaste... and add toothpaste all over the headlights.....wait 2 mins...wipe off.....it wont look BRAND NEW..but it would give it some shine