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Help me decide the correct order for these abrasives
I am doing headlight restorations (New business).
I have the following supplies and want to confirm the order of the abrasive ness and have you help me fill in the gaps if you see any.
This is what I have:
3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound
Meguiar's Ultimate Compound
3M Trizact 1000
3M Trizact 3000
3m Trizact 5000
Novus #3 Heavy Scratch Remover
Novus #2 Fine Scratch Remover
SafeTClear 4Everclear UV Clearcoat and Protectant.
For machines, I only have a corded drill (Buying a DA in less than a month)
AES 3" Polishing Pad Kit:
-Gray Foam (says soft polishing final step)
-Orange Foam (says heavy cutting)
-Beige Wool (says heavy cutting)
-Yellow Wool (says Medium cutting)
I have a few 3M 500 and 800 sanding discs, but I am running low.
What order (think flow chart) should I put these in? I am aware that all headlight restorations have varying degrees of how bad they are or not. I do want to have a "worst case scenario" order established so I can not waste time going too aggressive and save time too.
Thank you all for your help. You have been so welcoming and I hope to contribute one day when I get more wisdom.
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Re: Help me decide the correct order for these abrasives
Originally Posted by VincenzaV
I am doing headlight restorations (New business).
I have the following supplies and want to confirm the order of the abrasive ness and have you help me fill in the gaps if you see any.
This is what I have:
3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound
Meguiar's Ultimate Compound
3M Trizact 1000
3M Trizact 3000
3m Trizact 5000
Novus #3 Heavy Scratch Remover
Novus #2 Fine Scratch Remover
SafeTClear 4Everclear UV Clearcoat and Protectant.
For machines, I only have a corded drill (Buying a DA in less than a month)
AES 3" Polishing Pad Kit:
-Gray Foam (says soft polishing final step)
-Orange Foam (says heavy cutting)
-Beige Wool (says heavy cutting)
-Yellow Wool (says Medium cutting)
I have a few 3M 500 and 800 sanding discs, but I am running low.
What order (think flow chart) should I put these in? I am aware that all headlight restorations have varying degrees of how bad they are or not. I do want to have a "worst case scenario" order established so I can not waste time going too aggressive and save time too.
Thank you all for your help. You have been so welcoming and I hope to contribute one day when I get more wisdom.
I went with 600 grit for my first step on my headlight restoration job and they turned out close to perfect. And the oxidation was medium.
wasodetail
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Re: Help me decide the correct order for these abrasives
Thanks, but that doesn't answer my question at all....
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