Wetsanding Headlights Pics
02-14-2009, 10:02 PM
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Wetsanding Headlights Pics
I just took the time to wetsand my headlights and thought I'd share the results. I highly recommend this process for anyone! I had a buddy help me out and we knocked it out in a little over an hour. I just used the DIY in the CL Info Link.
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02-14-2009, 11:39 PM
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You guys don't forget to put a sealant or wax over your headlights cause in the top parts of the plastic there is a UV protectant. If you don't protect the plastic the haze is just gonna come back over time.
02-14-2009, 11:52 PM
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02-15-2009, 12:00 PM
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xBlur Haha, I was just about to make this same thread since I wetsanded my headlights today also
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/fresh-wash-wax-wetsanded-headlight-pics-484296/
Just needs some polish to make it really clear, and protectant as someone mentioned
good job... 
Which UV protectant is best...? 
02-15-2009, 04:28 PM
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I tried this, Made a total mess of EVERYTHING!!! I just bought a new headlight. I scuffed my bumper as well. I used the 3m kit that has the different grits & the pads you put in a drill.
I had white slurry all over the engine & fenders & hood cause the stuff flew EVERYWHERE when the drill hit it.
I had white slurry all over the engine & fenders & hood cause the stuff flew EVERYWHERE when the drill hit it.
02-15-2009, 04:44 PM
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I tried this, Made a total mess of EVERYTHING!!! I just bought a new headlight. I scuffed my bumper as well. I used the 3m kit that has the different grits & the pads you put in a drill.
I had white slurry all over the engine & fenders & hood cause the stuff flew EVERYWHERE when the drill hit it.
I had white slurry all over the engine & fenders & hood cause the stuff flew EVERYWHERE when the drill hit it.
02-15-2009, 07:25 PM
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Thanks for using the 'ol writeup!
Every time I wetsand my CL-s, I mask the headlights all the way around to provide atleast a 5-inch border with masking/painter's tape. Looks good, by the way!
Every time I wetsand my CL-s, I mask the headlights all the way around to provide atleast a 5-inch border with masking/painter's tape. Looks good, by the way!
02-15-2009, 10:22 PM
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I did this before, but must have been too scared to sand hard and only used a 2000 grit. This time I hand sanded w/ 1000 then 2000, and an orbital buffer for the Plast-X. And to finish I used Menzerna Final Touch Glaze and a couple coats of Blackfire Wet Diamond for protection.
Did this on my '96 TL w/ the peeling/yellow headlights and now they look new from 3 ft. away. The forum saved me some bucks again as I was just looking on Ebay for headlight covers.
Will do the CL-S tomorrow.
Did this on my '96 TL w/ the peeling/yellow headlights and now they look new from 3 ft. away. The forum saved me some bucks again as I was just looking on Ebay for headlight covers.
Will do the CL-S tomorrow.
02-16-2009, 08:59 AM
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In case anyone who doesn't know how to remove bumper and headlights to wetsand or clear them. Here is the most complete DIY write up on this site.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...dlight+removal
When searching you get like 20 different threads, most have old or no pics. But reading this thread again has inspired me to finally do this. I want to remove the orange diffuser and clean up this haze that is starting to form on the top of my headlights. Good Luck to anyone else doing this it doesn't seem hard just time consuming.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...dlight+removal
When searching you get like 20 different threads, most have old or no pics. But reading this thread again has inspired me to finally do this. I want to remove the orange diffuser and clean up this haze that is starting to form on the top of my headlights. Good Luck to anyone else doing this it doesn't seem hard just time consuming.
02-17-2009, 10:48 PM
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Thanks! I just used the DIY from the info post. https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484296
Bhurlbut posted it. Read through it, but basically you use 800 grit, move up to 1000 grit then to 2000 grit. Then you need to polish it (I used Meguiar's PlastX). He's right when he says it's scary as hell at first, but it comes out fine.
Good luck!
Bhurlbut posted it. Read through it, but basically you use 800 grit, move up to 1000 grit then to 2000 grit. Then you need to polish it (I used Meguiar's PlastX). He's right when he says it's scary as hell at first, but it comes out fine.
Good luck!
02-18-2009, 02:32 AM
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I used the DIY from the TL side and just used 1000 and 2000 grit.
Thanks for the comment's.
1st. 1500 grit- 10 minutes wet sanding
2nd. 2000 grit- 20 minutes wet sanding
(after the sanding you wont be able to see through the light at all, so dont worry)
3rd. 3M rubbing compound (rub it in hard, or use a buffer)
4th. Meg's Polish
5th. Meg's carnuba wax
You could start with 1000, 1500, then 2000 grit if the headlights have severe scratches or haze.
1st. 1500 grit- 10 minutes wet sanding
2nd. 2000 grit- 20 minutes wet sanding
(after the sanding you wont be able to see through the light at all, so dont worry)
3rd. 3M rubbing compound (rub it in hard, or use a buffer)
4th. Meg's Polish
5th. Meg's carnuba wax
You could start with 1000, 1500, then 2000 grit if the headlights have severe scratches or haze.
02-25-2009, 12:56 PM
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dam i never thought you would use sand paper to fix the head light..lol.. Great amazeing job you guys did..lol... so how long does this stay..? when do they get nasty lookinig again..? i was useing mothers alumium polish and that would work for a good while like 2 weeks then they head lights started to get yellow again..lol..
02-25-2009, 08:01 PM
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dam i never thought you would use sand paper to fix the head light..lol.. Great amazeing job you guys did..lol... so how long does this stay..? when do they get nasty lookinig again..? i was useing mothers alumium polish and that would work for a good while like 2 weeks then they head lights started to get yellow again..lol..
i want to spray something on it but i don't know what.
02-26-2009, 12:24 PM
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from what i can see to fix that is to do the wet sading and after your done shoot some clear coat to keep them shinyy.... i think that would work. how long did they last befor they turned yellow again...?
03-14-2009, 09:28 PM
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So im in the middle of doing this right now... Took headlights apart to clear orange diffuser and retro fit projectors. So now im wet-sanding them and would love to know if there is any uv protectant, clear coat or whatever to help keep the lights looking new for longer after I polish and wax.
Plus all I had around was 1000 and 2000 grit, is 600 really necessary. I did have a couple of dings, chips left after hitting the first headlight with the 1000 grit. anyway just looking for some feedback.
Plus all I had around was 1000 and 2000 grit, is 600 really necessary. I did have a couple of dings, chips left after hitting the first headlight with the 1000 grit. anyway just looking for some feedback.
dont spray clearcoat/semi-permanent protectants over the way or it will just slide/wear off eventually.
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