Just polished my headlights...

[Screw-Rice]

Weather is great outside, so I decided to take a shot at polishing the lights. For only spending about 45 min total, I think the results are pretty good. Can't wait until tonight to see how it effects light output.

 

[enskanker]

Looks good, I think having the lenses clear makes a dramatic difference in the overall appearance. Makes the whole car look 'newer'

 

[Screw-Rice]

Having them fogged up, definitely makes it look a lot older. I was at a Mazda dealer couple weeks ago for an interview. Only spot I could find, was among a ton of 09/10 models. Parked the car, and from a distance it looked like it belonged with all the newer models.

 

[jrherald420]

Looks better!!

 

[Screw-Rice]

I could have probably got them a little better, but it started getting hot. :lol: Either way, looks mucho better.

 

[THANATOS]

Weather is great outside, so I decided to take a shot at polishing the lights. For only spending about 45 min total, I think the results are pretty good. Can't wait until tonight to see how it effects light output.

Looks good. what products did you use?

 

[LaserSVT]

I really need to do that to mine. Guy on Stangnet has a proven method that gives excellent results.
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/817660-handz-detailed-2003-cobra-headlight-restoration.html


Screw-Rice, great job mang! Now come do mine!

 

[Screw-Rice]

I'll trade ya Laser...I'll do your lights in exchange for the blower. :lol:

Mine was the more archaic method. wetsanded with 1000 grit, and polished with Plastix. You can actually see the bottle in the second shot...:q:q:q:q I should get paid as a sponsor :lol:

 

[LSC HUNTER]

I used the 3M kit and got the same results. Great product.

 

[Screw-Rice]

I used the 3M kit and got the same results. Great product.

I almost went with that one, but for a total investment of less than $10, figured it was worth a shot. Arm was a bit sore after though. :lol:

 

[keatonsdad]

ive used both and i think for the little extra the 3m kit is the way to go the results are clearer and lasted longer for some reason the headlights fogged back up after i did the plastic X

 

[Screw-Rice]

I want to clear coat them, to help protect them a little longer too...thats next on my "to do list".

 

[slickemhoundd]

DEFINATLY clear them after you buffthem out like that. The first thing i ever do when i get another car is clean the lenses. Several times after cleaning them they seemed more suseptable to dirt and road grime, clearem beautiful for the longest. My favorite 2 products to use on lenses (i have used the kits too) is whitening tooth paste with a rag an elbow grease, or the headlight retore in the blue bottle (with same tactic as above)at the zone or walmart... or even pep girls.

 

[DUVALINCOLN]

what did you use for the polish.

 

[LSC HUNTER]

After the 3M kit I have been watching them to see how they do and so far so good. I know it will not last forever so the plan is the head lights will come out over the winter get buffed an polished and then a good clear to protect them again.

I will just hang them in the booth and shoot them there rather than try and do it on the car.