Best Headlight restoration kit

[Grifffx4]

I have my first potential "customer"...

A coworker said he would like me to restore his headlights on a 2004 Honda CRV.

I told him I would do it for just the price of the supplies. I made sure to under-promise and he knows I'm just getting into detailing. Hopefully if it goes well other coworkers may let me detail their rides so I can get practice and experience.

Anyway, I need a good headlight restoration kit suggestion.

I plan to use my Griots DA if possible.

Thanks


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[Arsenal55]

I've done many headlights with just Meguiars M105 and a polishing pad by hand. No sanding necessary.

[Jlt23]

I used the Meguiars Professional Headlight & Spot Repair Kit with great results. I protected them with Opti-Lens once I finished restoring them.

[brondondolon]

If the oxidation is bad I recommend to sand. If it's just has a little oxidation megs 105 and an orange pad will work. If you need the supplies quick pick up the 3M headlight restoration kit from your local auto parts store. It's my favorite kit hands down.

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[spiralout462]

I just polished my mother in law's 14 year old headlights with Wolfgang Uber Compound and a Cyan Hydrotech. They came out beautiful and clear! After sealant it probably took about 20 minutes of my time.

[EvolutionDetail]

Get the 3M kit, with the 500/800/1000/3000 Sandpaper.
It is the best bang for the buck in the OTS kit.

Considering the 1000/3000 Sandpaper being most expensive, and you get like 5x 500 grit and 4x 800 grit paper.
At my local walmart for about $16

[Grifffx4]

Here's what I'm working with...

[hernandez.art13]

Here's what I'm working with...

M105 should take care of that. when doing M105 apply pressure and ease off as you go through your steps.(of course always use caution)

Question: what machine and pad are you going to be using?

[Dr_Pain]

#1 The Condition - BEFORE!
#2 Multi-step wet sanding by hand (1000 - 3000 grit)
#3 Multi-step polishing (to remove the sanding marks and polish the lens to a high luster)
#4 The Results AFTER! (and following protection)

Total time was 45 minutes for both headlights, including cure time. I used my GG6 with a 3" backing plate and used Menz FG400 and then PF4000.

The yellow sludge that was coming off that lens helped to confirm that I needed to keep sanding.

[rjd598]

If the oxidation is bad I recommend to sand. If it's just has a little oxidation megs 105 and an orange pad will work. If you need the supplies quick pick up the 3M headlight restoration kit from your local auto parts store. It's my favorite kit hands down.

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Get the 3M kit, with the 500/800/1000/3000 Sandpaper.
It is the best bang for the buck in the OTS kit.

Considering the 1000/3000 Sandpaper being most expensive, and you get like 5x 500 grit and 4x 800 grit paper.
At my local walmart for about $16

another vote for the 3m kit if that's the route you want to go