Headlight Resoration

[PearlWhiteGT]

I plan on restoring the head lights on one of my cars for the very first time. They are pretty bad so I will need to wet sand them. I'm just not sure which products to use. I'm new to all this but the only way to learn is to try it. I have been reading lots of info about this & i'm so confused now. Here is what I was thinking of so let me know what you think.

-1000, 1500, 2000 & 2500 grit
-SSR 2.1
-SSR 1
-EX-P Sealant
-Yellow, Orange & Grey pads

or

-1000, 1500, 2000 & 2500 grit
-Menzerma IP
-Wolf Glass Sealant
-Yellow, Orange & Grey pads

[bryansbestwax]

You will like likely not need anything past 2000 grit. Plastic is a lot softer than paint. I would try 2000 and the IP and see where you get. The IP is quite agressive on plastics so tread lightly. I have the wolfgang kit and it soes a great job. the sealant really helps at the end

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Wolfgang Plastik Lens Cleaning System is a three-part system for clean, clear headlight lenses!

or

Diamondite® Clear Plastic System Kit cleans, polishes, restores headlight lenses. Diamondite plastic polish scratch remover for headlights.

[PearlWhiteGT]

Can I use the Diamondite Kit after I wet sand? Will it get out the 2000 grit marks?

[rwisejr]

I use 1500 or 2000 depending on the lights and system one X3 polish and their 4 inch wool pad top with a sealant and they come out better than new

[PearlWhiteGT]

Originally Posted by rwisejr

I use 1500 or 2000 depending on the lights and system one X3 polish and their 4 inch wool pad top with a sealant and they come out better than new

Which sealant do you use?

[wytstang]

Forget the sealant if you can and spray them with clear coat. Clear coat will keep the yellowing away a lot longer then using a sealant every so many months. Wet sand using 1500-2000 grit then hit them with SSR 1 to see what you get (orange pad). If not much is happening move to SSR 2.5 and same pad. IP may be a bit to much for restoring plastic.

[rwisejr]

Originally Posted by PearlWhiteGT

Which sealant do you use?

Either my optiseal or upgp

[PearlWhiteGT]

Originally Posted by wytstang

Forget the sealant if you can and spray them with clear coat. Clear coat will keep the yellowing away a lot longer then using a sealant every so many months. Wet sand using 1500-2000 grit then hit them with SSR 1 to see what you get (orange pad). If not much is happening move to SSR 2.5 and same pad. IP may be a bit to much for restoring plastic.

I don't want to spray a clear coat. I had a guy do them about a year ago & he wet sanded them & sprayed a clear coat over them. Now all the clear coat is peeling off so I need to get it all off. What grit do you guys recomend for that? Also, should I hit them with the EX-P after & what's the best way to apply it or could I just use some Plexus?

[wytstang]

I would start with 1500 grit, that should do the job just fine. Yes use EX-P or the like after you are done and then every so often as needed.