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    Shots of some of the worst headlights I've tackled

    These are some of the worst "before" conditions. Most were easy to average on a difficulty scale except the Corvette, which holds the record by far.











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    Re: Shots of some of the worst headlights I've tackled

    Nice job on the corvette, and bimmer headlights.

    Click on image to view work

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    Re: Shots of some of the worst headlights I've tackled

    what did you use to accomplish these results?

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    Re: Shots of some of the worst headlights I've tackled

    Very good, one can do an incredible job polishing paint, but the detailing work will never be complete until you do this night and day transformation to the headlamps.

    Congratulations on your results, and thanks for sharing!

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    Re: Shots of some of the worst headlights I've tackled

    Nice, would you mind sharing your methods/products? Nathan

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    Re: Shots of some of the worst headlights I've tackled

    It's probably some low grit wet-sanding (like 400-600) refining through 2500-3000 at least, followed by either a plastic polish or even paint compound / polish, I also suspect it has a finishing polish step before sealing with (Opti-Lens, I risk saying) at the end.

    Right?

    Sorry if I'm wrong, it was nice trying to guess.

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    Re: Shots of some of the worst headlights I've tackled

    Quote Originally Posted by Tato View Post
    It's probably some low grit wet-sanding (like 400-600) refining through 2500-3000 at least, followed by either a plastic polish or even paint compound / polish, I also suspect it has a finishing polish step before sealing with (Opti-Lens, I risk saying) at the end.

    Right?

    Sorry if I'm wrong, it was nice trying to guess.

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    Pretty much.... but I do it with lots of love.
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    Re: Shots of some of the worst headlights I've tackled

    The toughest headlights that I've ever sanded and polished were on a Audi TT. Had to drop down to 400 grit to remove the factory coating. Took a long time refine the finish.

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    Re: Shots of some of the worst headlights I've tackled

    Great job on these headlights.

    Does opti-lens really prevent it from clouding up again?
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    Re: Shots of some of the worst headlights I've tackled

    Quote Originally Posted by g35_coupe View Post
    Pretty much.... but I do it with lots of love.
    Love screams from your pictures, thanks for reply.

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