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slickooz
05-09-2011, 02:45 PM
So today a neighbor asked me if I can fix her headlights. I just wanted to share some pics, since I haven't been getting much side jobs.

I cleaned the surface then wet sanded it with 1500 grit. Then used DA with orange pad/M105. Then applied sealant on headlights.

Before:
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8990/img5360ih.jpg
By slickzoner (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/slickzoner) at 2011-05-09

After:
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4919/img5369l.jpg
By slickzoner (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/slickzoner) at 2011-05-09
maximus20895
05-09-2011, 02:48 PM
What size pad did you use? That looks good!
slickooz
05-09-2011, 02:54 PM
I used 5.5 orange. I got new 4 inch pads coming today but she wanted them done before she went out today.

I think the 5.5 inch pads were a bit bigger for headlights, the 4 inch pads can get closer to the coners.
maximus20895
05-09-2011, 02:58 PM
Yea, that's what I was thinking. I don't have 4 inch pads so I guess I might get some and a smaller backing plate. Good job once again!
slickooz
05-09-2011, 03:00 PM
Yea, that's what I was thinking. I don't have 4 inch pads so I guess I might get some and a smaller backing plate. Good job once again!


Thanks maximus! Headlights are easy to do and the pay is good.
Marc08EX
05-09-2011, 03:59 PM
Great job Gary!!! The headlights look like new! It's nice that your neighbor went to you for a service like this.
slickooz
05-09-2011, 04:01 PM
Thanks Marc, I been trying to get the world out that I'm starting up my own business. But now I'm only free Sunday and Mondays until I build enough clients where I can leave my current job at Lexus.

I hope you will enjoy your AG HD! Tell me how you like it.
Ted S.
05-09-2011, 04:03 PM
That is honestly one of the best outcomes I've seen from a headlight system. Most of the time the headlight clears up a bit, but some sections have a warped clarity.

By the way, what system did you use to get those outstanding results?Feed back please
panthercz
05-09-2011, 04:47 PM
Wow great job! I wouldn't have thought 105 & orange pad would finish down that well on plastic. :xyxthumbs:
dad07
05-09-2011, 06:20 PM
Gary you have done it again! Great Job! Wishing you great success!:props:


Keep doing what your doing,it will come myfriend!
slickooz
05-09-2011, 08:59 PM
That is honestly one of the best outcomes I've seen from a headlight system. Most of the time the headlight clears up a bit, but some sections have a warped clarity.

By the way, what system did you use to get those outstanding results?Feed back please

I wet sanded it with 1500 grit then used a DA with orange pad/Meguiar's 105. Then wipe it down and cleaned the area. Then I applied some type of headlight sealant I got from a detailing store.


Wow great job! I wouldn't have thought 105 & orange pad would finish down that well on plastic. :xyxthumbs:

Yeah I'm always amazed at what that combo can do.


Gary you have done it again! Great Job! Wishing you great success!:props:


Keep doing what your doing,it will come myfriend!

Thanks Tim! I got a few job coming up maybe. Talked to two other people who wanted their TL detailed. One wanted one step, and other wants a 3 step. And my neighbor has a new 2011 TL in black that wants his car one stepped this Sunday.

Can someone help me with pricing?
I was thinking 200 for one step
250 for two step
and 300 for three step.

What do you think?