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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

    Quote Originally Posted by VincenzaV View Post
    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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