Headlight restortation

[choijw2]

For headlight restoration,

After sanding.....
what compound and pad combination do you guys use?

I been using meg 105 and 205 with LC orange and white pad, but I had couple cases when I couldnt get rid compound haze with 205 + LC white pad combo.

also anyone tried meg's 3" easy buff knitted wool pad for headlights?

[dcjredline]

Since moving to the DP All In One Headlight Restoring Polish I havent sanded SQUAT. Ive done some pretty bad ones that I figured I would have to sand but NOPE.

No more sanding for me.

[Eldorado2k]

Since moving to the DP All In One Headlight Restoring Polish I havent sanded SQUAT. Ive done some pretty bad ones that I figured I would have to sand but NOPE.

No more sanding for me.


Your statement just about convinced me to try it.^

What's your method of attack? Polisher, pads and what size do you use? Thx in advance.

[dcjredline]

I use a 3" bp on my Dewalt drill. With usually a 3 or 4" LC flat orange pad. Once in a while I will use a LC CCS yellow and have yet to need to bust out the purple foamed wool.

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[Eldorado2k]

Thank you very much for the detailed reply!
I don't have a rotary, but I do have a 3" backing plate and those same 3" LC Orange Flat Foam Pads.

I had never heard of this AIO headlight polish until now. You've made a believer out of me. Thanks again:)

[WilliamG]

Thanx for sharing your review with that product. I'm going to try it soon ! :D

[GSKR]

For headlight restoration,

After sanding.....
what compound and pad combination do you guys use?

I been using meg 105 and 205 with LC orange and white pad, but I had couple cases when I couldnt get rid compound haze with 205 + LC white pad combo.

also anyone tried meg's 3" easy buff knitted wool pad for headlights?Try a wool pad for the initial cut with 105 then finish down with 205 On a foam pad.

[choijw2]

Since moving to the DP All In One Headlight Restoring Polish I havent sanded SQUAT. Ive done some pretty bad ones that I figured I would have to sand but NOPE.

No more sanding for me.

interesting respond!
I need to try it as well, sounds like amazing time savior!

Thank you for the review!

[Angus]

DP's AIO is fantastic stuff!! From my own results:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/86727-detailer-s-all-one-headlight-restoring-polish-detailer-s-headlight-protectant-spray-reviewed.html

Just make sure you seal the headlights after they've been corrected to help slow down the haze from returning.

[choijw2]

DP's AIO is fantastic stuff!! From my own results:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/86727-detailer-s-all-one-headlight-restoring-polish-detailer-s-headlight-protectant-spray-reviewed.html

Just make sure you seal the headlights after they've been corrected to help slow down the haze from returning.

how long does protectant spray last per application?

I been using Opti-Lens and the price hurts me.

[SeanChav]

wow that DP AIO looks awesome, time to add it to the wish list.... I been thinking to get a 3" BP and pads to do some headlight resto

[Angus]

IMO the longevity of any headlight protectant spray largely depends on your location/ time of year. Given I'm going into winter, I'll expect this application to last a good 6 months before I'll need to reapply it so the headlights don't start to yellow. Once summer heats up and with it the amount of UV rays - the protectant spray will degrade much faster and I'll need to keep up on it more frequently.

Overall Opti-lens will offer better longevity but at a premium price. I guess it comes down to how often you want to reapply the protectant?

[SeanChav]

how do u think something like Optiseal would do for the protectant?

[Angus]

how do u think something like Optiseal would do for the protectant?

I'd say it will be somewhere along the same lines as DP's Headlight Protect Spray since they're both spray sealants. If you already own Optiseal, use it. If not, DP's spray is less expensive and was designed to work with DP's AIO.

[SeanChav]

I'd say it will be somewhere along the same lines as DP's Headlight Protect Spray since they're both spray sealants. If you already own Optiseal, use it. If not, DP's spray is less expensive and was designed to work with DP's AIO.

that's what I was thinking, just wasn't sure if maybe the DP spray had something "special" in it....I got plenty of Optiseal :props: