Harryjax Posted March 9, 2013 Posted March 9, 2013 Had a go at a little project on my son's friends Honda civic type S. the plastic headlight lens were misted and oxidised quite badly. I'm rather pleased with the result. Only used wet & dry some cutting compound and a little elbow grease. Before pictures: After pictures: I think it would have been easier with a electric buffer. Note to self: buy one. What do you guys think? Quote
WhackyWill Posted March 9, 2013 Posted March 9, 2013 Very good job...what wet and dry did you use.. Quote
Harryjax Posted March 9, 2013 Author Posted March 9, 2013 Very good job...what wet and dry did you use.. Very light rub with 600grit wet then a cotton cloth with cutting compound. Moved to 1400grit wet and used cutting compound with the 1400grit together. And lastly a fine polishing paste on cloth until my arm ached. Let polish haze and dry then buff with a clean cloth. Quote
Shaun1982 Posted March 9, 2013 Posted March 9, 2013 I just used 1500 on mine then machined them Quote
LRF4N Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Good result. I'm looking into doing my skyline headlights. Looked at a few write ups heard varying info for which grit paper to use. A few said use start with 1500, then 2000, then 2500 followed by machine polish with a cutting compound. What are your thoughts on that guys? Quote
Shaun1982 Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 From my experience on the Zeds & Fto's I'd say that's overkill. Like I said I only used 1500 wet & dry then polish up with a machine polisher & a not very harsh polish. Can't remember which bodyshop one it was though but I cold find out if needed Quote
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