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Louie_Blu
10-25-2011, 09:44 PM
Did the Headlights on this 2004 Mazda RX7 and after I was done I still see a lot of Scratches and Other stuff looks like the guy who tried before me used a Machine that left like these bump marks I tried to get them out after I noticed that my 500 grit wasn't working I went down to 220 grit then 500 then 800 then the Trizac 3000,

Please check out these pics, I was thinking about redoing the light with the same process but I would like some opinions from you guys, is it possible I can sand too much plastic off?
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff392/LouieBlu/Mazda%20Rx7%202004/bumpermarks.jpg
These Marks looks like it was made with a machine and of course other remaining scratches
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff392/LouieBlu/Mazda%20Rx7%202004/headlightscratches1.jpg
Scratches
http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff392/LouieBlu/Mazda%20Rx7%202004/cracks2.jpg
Cracks here on this one

Any thoughts on what I should do is greatly appreciated as alwaysFeed back please
thanks

Louie
2old2change
10-25-2011, 09:53 PM
Are they scratches or impact fractures ? Can they be felt with your fingernail ?
Louie_Blu
10-25-2011, 10:14 PM
Are they scratches or impact fractures ? Can they be felt with your fingernail ?
when I run my finger across them they are smooth because of my compound can really feel crevices or anything like that
2old2change
10-25-2011, 10:30 PM
I wouldn't redo if you have already hit em with 220 grit.I guess the sealant hasn't been applied yet ? It will mask some imperfections but you might have to live with what you have. Just my 2 cents.
Louie_Blu
10-25-2011, 10:41 PM
I wouldn't redo if you have already hit em with 220 grit.I guess the sealant hasn't been applied yet ? It will mask some imperfections but you might have to live with what you have. Just my 2 cents.
yeah I will try cleaning them up tomorrow and applying the sealant hopefully it will make it look better
thanks for your help 2old
john b
10-25-2011, 10:45 PM
are you useing a da or by hand
g35_coupe
10-25-2011, 11:38 PM
They last picture appears to be crazing, which is likely from heat. I did a Chrysler Crossfire last year that had real bad crazing right in front of the projectors since they were set fairly close to the lens plastic. Crazing goes pretty deep and not worth the time, effort, and amount of material removed. Leave it as-is IMO.
Louie_Blu
10-26-2011, 12:31 AM
are you useing a da or by hand
well the 220grit I did by hand the rest I used my Griot's 3 inch


They last picture appears to be crazing, which is likely from heat. I did a Chrysler Crossfire last year that had real bad crazing right in front of the projectors since they were set fairly close to the lens plastic. Crazing goes pretty deep and not worth the time, effort, and amount of material removed. Leave it as-is IMO.

Yeah I will let my customer know, its a shame though he has an awesome paint job on the car super sporty but when he turns on his lights you can see all that

Thanks John and g35

Louie