Anyone wet sanded/ polished headlights?
12-01-13, 07:00 AM
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Personally, I think every single car made with plastic headlights should be recalled and replace with glass, or some new plastic that doesn't yellow. It is unsafe, it is sorry that a car manufacturer like Lexus would even allow it.
My 94 Fleetwood has GLASS and the headlights are as clear as the day it rolled off the assy line still. The way it should be.
My 94 Fleetwood has GLASS and the headlights are as clear as the day it rolled off the assy line still. The way it should be.
12-04-13, 09:51 AM
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Optimum Opti-Lens.
A bit pricey but you get enough to do quite a few restore jobs - can easily make the money back if you want. I've done 3 sets of headlights and still have plenty remaining. Can't vouch for long term yet (supposed to be a permanent coating), but so far so good 3-4 months in.
wet sand -> polish -> opti-lense.
A bit pricey but you get enough to do quite a few restore jobs - can easily make the money back if you want. I've done 3 sets of headlights and still have plenty remaining. Can't vouch for long term yet (supposed to be a permanent coating), but so far so good 3-4 months in.
wet sand -> polish -> opti-lense.
12-04-13, 01:20 PM
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Personally, I think every single car made with plastic headlights should be recalled and replace with glass, or some new plastic that doesn't yellow. It is unsafe, it is sorry that a car manufacturer like Lexus would even allow it.
My 94 Fleetwood has GLASS and the headlights are as clear as the day it rolled off the assy line still. The way it should be.
My 94 Fleetwood has GLASS and the headlights are as clear as the day it rolled off the assy line still. The way it should be.
12-04-13, 01:54 PM
#23
The project lens is glass. Can't see how clear class would distort. if anything you can magnify or aim (as they used to do with glass).
it would add weight to the car, on the nose end, but it would never yellow.
It is a safety issue. Most people won't do anything about it, nor should they NEED to.
Just sayin!
it would add weight to the car, on the nose end, but it would never yellow.
It is a safety issue. Most people won't do anything about it, nor should they NEED to.
Just sayin!
12-05-13, 07:52 PM
#26
when i bought my car, it came with 3m clear bra. after removing it, i had to wetsand the headlights.
went straight to 2000 grit, then 3000 block, then rubbing compound, followed with mothers plastx.
if you got a day during the summer, give it a try, but remember to at least mask off around the headlights if you plan on doing this with the headlights still on the car.
went straight to 2000 grit, then 3000 block, then rubbing compound, followed with mothers plastx.
if you got a day during the summer, give it a try, but remember to at least mask off around the headlights if you plan on doing this with the headlights still on the car.
12-05-13, 08:17 PM
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Optimum Opti-Lens.
A bit pricey but you get enough to do quite a few restore jobs - can easily make the money back if you want. I've done 3 sets of headlights and still have plenty remaining. Can't vouch for long term yet (supposed to be a permanent coating), but so far so good 3-4 months in.
wet sand -> polish -> opti-lense.
A bit pricey but you get enough to do quite a few restore jobs - can easily make the money back if you want. I've done 3 sets of headlights and still have plenty remaining. Can't vouch for long term yet (supposed to be a permanent coating), but so far so good 3-4 months in.
wet sand -> polish -> opti-lense.
12-07-13, 01:45 PM
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12-08-13, 04:44 PM
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I wet sanded mine and they came out pretty good for a beginner, afterwards I had them put the cleabra film and so far they are still looking good with no oxidation after 6 months.
