Wetsanding Headlights...
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Wetsanding Headlights...
Today, I wet sanded my headlights for the first time. The oxidation wasn't bad, but it was noticeable.
I used 1000 grit to remove the oxidation, and sanded until the surface was nice and smooth. I then came behind with 2000 grit and smoothed everything out. My headlights didn't have major scratches or anything, just slight oxidation. After sanding and drying the headlights, I finished with PlastX. I applied it with force and worked it into the surface.
You can still see the "scratches" from where the sandpaper scuffed the surface. Can I eliminate these, or are they an effect of wetsanding? You can't see the "scratches" I'm talking about through pictures. Basically it looks like my headlights have swirls and I can't get rid of them.
So, should I go back with 3000 grit and try to eliminate the "swirls" and give it the smooth, brand-new look? Or is this normal?
I got done around 7, so it was getting dark on me. Maybe if I see the headlights in the daytime it will be better and not bother me as much...
Any help is appreciated!
I used 1000 grit to remove the oxidation, and sanded until the surface was nice and smooth. I then came behind with 2000 grit and smoothed everything out. My headlights didn't have major scratches or anything, just slight oxidation. After sanding and drying the headlights, I finished with PlastX. I applied it with force and worked it into the surface.
You can still see the "scratches" from where the sandpaper scuffed the surface. Can I eliminate these, or are they an effect of wetsanding? You can't see the "scratches" I'm talking about through pictures. Basically it looks like my headlights have swirls and I can't get rid of them.
So, should I go back with 3000 grit and try to eliminate the "swirls" and give it the smooth, brand-new look? Or is this normal?
I got done around 7, so it was getting dark on me. Maybe if I see the headlights in the daytime it will be better and not bother me as much...
Any help is appreciated!
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#8
Okay, I'll go over one more time with the 2000. Take my time and sand it good to get it real smooth.
I have a cheap buffer and I'll see if it can work some of the scratches out.
Thanks guys! I'll report back and I'm trying to get some pictures up.
I have a cheap buffer and I'll see if it can work some of the scratches out.
Thanks guys! I'll report back and I'm trying to get some pictures up.
#10
I went back over with 2000 again, and it still looks scratchy. I need to get a good quality buffer. The headlights look good, but when you get close to them you can see many small scratches.
Here are some pictures of the finished product...
And a little eye candy for AZine. The latest thing done to the TL, and one of my favorites.
Here are some pictures of the finished product...
And a little eye candy for AZine. The latest thing done to the TL, and one of my favorites.
#13
My next step will be 2500. Or possibly 3000. I really need a good buffer, because my car is developing swirls. But I still have the red overspray on it, so I can't buff anything. I want to burn my highschool down.
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