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Ted S.
05-17-2011, 05:55 PM
I'll be honest; I probably should have gotten some 2500 grit sand paper and wet-sanded this thing up a bit. This would have leveled out a lot more of the scratches.

I would not recommend this method to anyone, unless you do not have a drill or buffer. Also, this was the first headlight I've restored, so it may be a bit rough. I know I probably would have had much better results from a machine, or other process.

Here is what I used:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/203_2543.JPG?49

This is the text spot I used to see if the WG swirl remover had any effect:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/203_2547.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/203_2548.JPG

Here are the other before and after results:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/203_2544.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/203_2550.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/203_2545.JPG

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/203_2549.JPG


Again, I know I didn't remove every scratch, but I made a huge difference in the look and that is what I'm going for. Mom's happy.
Thanks for looking.Im the MAN
rwright
05-17-2011, 06:05 PM
Looks good to me! You achieved the same finish as using the Meguiar's $20 OTC kit, well at least going by your pictures. What matters is that mom was happy :)
Ted S.
05-17-2011, 06:16 PM
Looks good to me! You achieved the same finish as using the Meguiar's $20 OTC kit, well at least going by your pictures. What matters is that mom was happy :)

You'd have to have your nose just about touching the headligh to see the majoraty of the scratches left. It actually looks pretty good. I just can't explain why one section of the headlight looks like orange-peel.:dunno:
Flash Gordon
05-17-2011, 06:39 PM
Looks really good. Especially considering its a hand job :props:
Meghan
05-17-2011, 08:15 PM
Considering that was not done with a machine, you did a great job!
slickooz
05-17-2011, 08:21 PM
Looks great Ted!:xyxthumbs:
Dr Oldz
05-17-2011, 09:43 PM
Looks really good. Especially considering its a hand job :props:
When I read the title to this thread, I was already expecting you to take advantage of that opportunity. Thanks for not letting me down!:props:

Nice work on the headlight. Huge improvement!:dblthumb2:
Garry Dean
05-17-2011, 10:01 PM
Very nice work!
Ted S.
05-18-2011, 02:13 AM
Thanks ya'll. I'm gonna have to try with sandpaper next time and see if that is a benifit.:dblthumb2:
Elite Pro
05-18-2011, 02:17 AM
:dblthumb2: Very Nice!
Flash Gordon
05-18-2011, 05:42 AM
When I read the title to this thread, I was already expecting you to take advantage of that opportunity. Thanks for not letting me down!:props:

Nice work on the headlight. Huge improvement!:dblthumb2:

I know of no kind way to say this (hand job) all I can add is that its very gratifying to be able to complete a job by hand

Is that better :)
Dr Oldz
05-18-2011, 12:06 PM
I know of no kind way to say this (hand job) all I can add is that its very gratifying to be able to complete a job by hand

Is that better :)

LMAO!!! Hahaha