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Father87
12-18-2013, 02:53 PM
First time with a dual action polisher too, my GG6.

First a wash with Optimum wash and sprays of OPC 3:1 and the safe scrub.

Then a nanoskin medium "claying".

Followed by the sanding, started with grit of 500, followed by 800, 1000, 1500, and 3000.

Then Hyper compound on Opt compound microfiber pad, then Hyper polish on Opt polish microfiber pad.

The GG was very hard to control at first, but got easier as it got cleaner.

Also, the Meguiars unigrit 3" backing plate, the screw on the inside completely stripped off and fell off, I was really surprised... don't know what I could have done wrong. Thankfully I had the 3" lake country I used to finish.

Anyhow, the right, rather, driver side lens still isnt as clear as the other side. Is there anything you guys recommend? I didn't seal it yet. It is also the picture that makes it look different, but either way still not as clear as other.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/Cmoazz/IMG_20131210_120127_zps39961260.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/Cmoazz/media/IMG_20131210_120127_zps39961260.jpg.html)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/Cmoazz/IMG_20131218_134814_zps0a6e50fa.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/Cmoazz/media/IMG_20131218_134814_zps0a6e50fa.jpg.html)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/Cmoazz/IMG_20131210_120119_zps0a43ebcb.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/Cmoazz/media/IMG_20131210_120119_zps0a43ebcb.jpg.html)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/Cmoazz/IMG_20131218_134808_zpsbaed2188.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/Cmoazz/media/IMG_20131218_134808_zpsbaed2188.jpg.html)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/Cmoazz/PhotoGrid_1387392878117_zps9c321e33.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/Cmoazz/media/PhotoGrid_1387392878117_zps9c321e33.jpg.html)
kochdalton87
12-18-2013, 03:04 PM
Looks good! Keep up the good work.
LS430FL
12-18-2013, 05:03 PM
excellent transformation!! Clear headlights really make a car look so much better
harrell51
12-18-2013, 05:06 PM
Did you sand by hand or with a machine?

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Sicoupe
12-18-2013, 10:30 PM
Fantastic work my friend:)
Father87
12-19-2013, 10:53 AM
Did you sand by hand or with a machine?

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By machine I mentioned the GG6 and the unitgrit backing plate
Father87
12-19-2013, 10:56 AM
Thank you guys!
Evan.J
12-19-2013, 11:12 AM
Nice job!

You should think about getthing something to seal it with like Opti-Lens. The coating they offer has a UV protection in it that will keep the light from fading.
Father87
12-19-2013, 03:59 PM
Nice job!

You should think about getthing something to seal it with like Opti-Lens. The coating they offer has a UV protection in it that will keep the light from fading.

Yea that is what I used actually. I didn't mention because I wasn't sure if I was done. I went out later and was satisfied and sealed them. Thank you!
530inv
12-19-2013, 04:38 PM
Very nice results!! They look great now.
javip2k
12-19-2013, 05:01 PM
Good result, thanks for share.
Father87
12-19-2013, 07:37 PM
thanks all! I'm feeling proud of myself! lol. I even posted my work on fb and some coworkers already asked if I charge!
HateSwirls
12-19-2013, 07:40 PM
You sure this was your first time?
Looks like a pro did it:)
Great turn around man:)
Dellinger
12-20-2013, 02:12 AM
Father-

Bang up job on the lights!

Regarding the 'asking about your work'... there's your sign!
Father87
12-20-2013, 05:08 AM
lol yes I'm sure! learned from the best place possible!

Thank you, it sure is!