Plastic jdm 1 piece headlights.

[cfmurray]

I have some jdm 1 piece headlights, but they are scuffed up, and I want to know how to get the scuffs & scratches out? I know I seen a thread on here about wet sanding them then polishing, but I can't find it now. I do not want to mess my headlights up, please help. Thank you.

[guam671]

hope this is what your looking for.. GL

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...adlight+repair

[Juicebox00]

That link shows nothing..lol

If you need to restore you headlights you'll need
A buffer
1500-2000-3000 Grit sand paper
(use all 3 if they're really bad, if they're not too bad just use the 2000)
paste waste/buffing solution and or headlight restore solution
bucket O water
some paper towels
and painters tape if you're worried about your paint while sanding.

i'm going to explain the process as if you were just using the 2000 Grit.

1. Clean dirt, etc. from headlights. Make em clean!

2. grab bucket O water and a small piece of sand paper ~3"x3"

3. Optional - tape off fender/hood/bumper around headlight

4. Grab sand paper, dip it in the water, and start sanding the headlight housing. Make sure the paper is always wet. Also, always go Either left to right/right to left OR top to bottom/bottom to top. Choose 1 of those directions and keep sanding that 1 direction.

As you sand you'll notice the water on the housing turning brown. That is a combination of the UV protection clear coat on the housing and the oxidized crap coming off.

Also, dont be a pussy and put some muscle into it. As long as you keep dipping the sand paper in the water and keep it wet, you wont damage the lens.

5. After about 10 minutes of sanding, you'll notice that your arm is tired. Also, you'll notice that the water on the housing in no longer turning a foamy brown, and while wet the headlight looks fvcking amazing. Now dry off the headlight and prepare the buffer/ buffing solutions.

6. Apply buffing solutions to the headlamp and uhh...buff it using the buffer. lol. You'll probably need to re-apply buffing solution to the headlight/ buffer and buff 2-3 times.

If you have multiple solutions, start out with the thickest/ roughest stuff first, and work your way to the finest solution.

WARNING! while buffing never just hold the buffer in one spot with out moving it cause you'll burn the lens.

7. Using a clean cloth/paper towel/ micro fiber towel, wipe off the headlight and admire the beauty.

I suggest getting some lens protectant or UV wax protectant on the headlight to prevent them from oxidizing again. Apply after every wash if you can.

[scanlessfool]

WAIT!

Before you begin, and if you have access to an DA or a polisher, just try a compound on the lens. First clay bar it then with a compound, such as Meguiar's Ultimate Compound, buff it out. Try that out and if you have any questions, feel free to PM me as I won't check this thread all that often.

[cfmurray]

hope this is what your looking for.. GL

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...adlight+repair

Not what I was looking for, but thanks for that link I forgot about how that guy did the chrome trim.

That link shows nothing..lol

If you need to restore you headlights you'll need
A buffer
1500-2000-3000 Grit sand paper
(use all 3 if they're really bad, if they're not too bad just use the 2000)
paste waste/buffing solution and or headlight restore solution
bucket O water
some paper towels
and painters tape if you're worried about your paint while sanding.

i'm going to explain the process as if you were just using the 2000 Grit.

1. Clean dirt, etc. from headlights. Make em clean!

2. grab bucket O water and a small piece of sand paper ~3"x3"

3. Optional - tape off fender/hood/bumper around headlight

4. Grab sand paper, dip it in the water, and start sanding the headlight housing. Make sure the paper is always wet. Also, always go Either left to right/right to left OR top to bottom/bottom to top. Choose 1 of those directions and keep sanding that 1 direction.

As you sand you'll notice the water on the housing turning brown. That is a combination of the UV protection clear coat on the housing and the oxidized crap coming off.

Also, dont be a pussy and put some muscle into it. As long as you keep dipping the sand paper in the water and keep it wet, you wont damage the lens.

5. After about 10 minutes of sanding, you'll notice that your arm is tired. Also, you'll notice that the water on the housing in no longer turning a foamy brown, and while wet the headlight looks fvcking amazing. Now dry off the headlight and prepare the buffer/ buffing solutions.

6. Apply buffing solutions to the headlamp and uhh...buff it using the buffer. lol. You'll probably need to re-apply buffing solution to the headlight/ buffer and buff 2-3 times.

If you have multiple solutions, start out with the thickest/ roughest stuff first, and work your way to the finest solution.

WARNING! while buffing never just hold the buffer in one spot with out moving it cause you'll burn the lens.

7. Using a clean cloth/paper towel/ micro fiber towel, wipe off the headlight and admire the beauty.

I suggest getting some lens protectant or UV wax protectant on the headlight to prevent them from oxidizing again. Apply after every wash if you can.

Thanks alot! Very detailed. I am still very nervous to do this to my headlights.. lol

[Jack_lee]

this is how i did to one of my customer lens.

wet sand from 320,600,1000,1500,2000,2500.machine buffed with paste compound and final touch up with mothers plastic polish.

before.quit bad.you can hear sound when you scratch it with your finger nail.


during....


after.


there are still got few lines which was badly penetrated.I just stop there coz i don't want to leave a wavy surface on it.

[cfmurray]

this is how i did to one of my customer lens.

wet sand from 320,600,1000,1500,2000,2500.machine buffed with paste compound and final touch up with mothers plastic polish.

before.quit bad.you can hear sound when you scratch it with your finger nail.


during....


after.


there are still got few lines which was badly penetrated.I just stop there coz i don't want to leave a wavy surface on it.

Wow Good job. Thanks for the pics, my scratches aren't that bad, so that gives me motivation, and positivity to be able to do it without ruining mine. What paste compound did you use?

[Jack_lee]

Wow Good job. Thanks for the pics, my scratches aren't that bad, so that gives me motivation, and positivity to be able to do it without ruining mine. What paste compound did you use?

i use G3 paste compound,from England.

actually Juicebox00 has pretty much written out the steps from start to end and this is what i'm doing all the time--wax your head lamp after each wash.

[Juicebox00]

Damn Jack, those headlights came out looking fresh

[TypeG]

you can also use mag and aluminum polish that is more readily available, if you can't find that paste. later.

[Wickit]

Do u have pics of ur headlights so we can see how bad ur's actually are?

[cfmurray]

you can also use mag and aluminum polish that is more readily available, if you can't find that paste. later.

Thanks TypeG, by the way I love how you clean your car. When I want to know how to detail my car more I go to your profile. Keep up the great work.

Do u have pics of ur headlights so we can see how bad ur's actually are?

Here you guys go these are the headlights.. I know you can't really see the scratches or scuffs, but this is the only pics I could get up today. Also does anyone know how to get my amber sides back to orange? Someone told me to try to find orange glass paint. Any sugestions?

[Juicebox00]

Those dont look bad at all. I'd say just have them buffed and don't sand them