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TypeG
01-10-2006, 06:13 PM
this is to show you what to do about cloudy or pited headlights.

you neeed these and a buffer wheel that will fit on a drill.
http://www.mothers.com/products/productcatalog/productpix/05100-05101.jpghttp://www.mothers.com/products/productcatalog/productpics/06208.jpg

before:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df31b3127cce96947ee55dd800000016108Aas2zFi1buK
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df31b3127cce96947c81dc8d00000016108Aas2zFi1buK

the first thing i did was apply the metal polish to the headlight and buffed it in with a drill attachment til it looked clear and the rock pits were gone.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df31b3127cce96947d939c0700000016108Aas2zFi1buK


then i used the plastic polish and buffed by hand, as that is all that is needed after the metal polish.

after:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df31b3127cce96947ea8dca500000026108Aas2zFi1buK
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df31b3127cce96947ec0dccd00000016108Aas2zFi1buK
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df31b3127cce96947b7c9ceb00000016108Aas2zFi1buK
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6df31b3127cce96947eccdcc100000016108Aas2zFi1buK
later.
SiClone
01-10-2006, 09:53 PM
Nice job!!! :thmsup:
vt4lifecuf
01-12-2006, 10:57 AM
GREAT...my 03 sedan already cloudy and pited..thanks for the DIY
darkriver4362
01-12-2006, 08:00 PM
Very nice, Imma have to pick up some of that!
CometVR4
02-14-2006, 07:54 AM
How long did it take?
TypeG
02-14-2006, 07:21 PM
How long did it take?
about 10 minutes per headlight including hand polishing with plastic polish. later.
scatman
02-14-2006, 07:31 PM
ill be damned....never seen that before, but i like it. good job.
CometVR4
02-15-2006, 09:31 AM
Will this work if my headlights have a clear coat on them??
TypeG
02-15-2006, 06:03 PM
Will this work if my headlights have a clear coat on them??
it will wear the clear coat off. later.
CometVR4
02-16-2006, 06:26 AM
Thanks, I did this to my Accord headlights last night.

I used mothers Powerball. Lights are crystal clear. They look like a jewel now
stiller fan
04-08-2006, 02:50 PM
sweet..... :) :notworthy :yes:
Peniole
04-08-2006, 10:24 PM
I've used Megs PlastX, they boast it posishes and protects by replenishing essential oils to the plastic. I'd use that if you're too woried the above treatment is too harsh I can attest it works beatifully, just don't let your lights go too far before polishing them.
Peniole
04-08-2006, 10:27 PM
No machine required all hand rubbing, and not too hard either. Here's the fronts.