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Wetsanded my left headlight.

Wetsanded my left headlight.

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Lexuspat
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14-06-2019, 08:33 AM
#11
looks very good will have to do this myself when i get chance how much was the kit mate

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Lexuspat
14-06-2019, 08:33 AM #11

looks very good will have to do this myself when i get chance how much was the kit mate


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kirkiisi
Junior Member
12
14-06-2019, 02:41 PM
#12
Lexuspat looks very good will have to do this myself when i get chance how much was the kit mate

it was something around 40 euros. can't say if its little bit overpaid 'cause i think u can get the clarifying compound bigger amounts with less money and then u need only sandpaper.

but this whole light restoration scenario was new for me so this worked just fine Smile

thinking about doing this to my vento (jetta III) with bare water+sanding paper and finish with clarifying compound+blanket.
kirkiisi
14-06-2019, 02:41 PM #12

Lexuspat looks very good will have to do this myself when i get chance how much was the kit mate

it was something around 40 euros. can't say if its little bit overpaid 'cause i think u can get the clarifying compound bigger amounts with less money and then u need only sandpaper.

but this whole light restoration scenario was new for me so this worked just fine Smile

thinking about doing this to my vento (jetta III) with bare water+sanding paper and finish with clarifying compound+blanket.

Lexusboy
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9,267
17-06-2019, 07:14 PM
#13
Guys try using toothpaste Rabs was round my house and we had heard that tooth paste works but thought it a old wife tale.
I put some on a piece of kitchen paper that was nearly dry and rub it on my lights and it got very sticky so keep adding a tiny amount of water spray.
The tooth paste goes very sticky and dry wash of with warm water and see the results..

Now who going to try this out...Lets see you before and after pics
Lexusboy
17-06-2019, 07:14 PM #13

Guys try using toothpaste Rabs was round my house and we had heard that tooth paste works but thought it a old wife tale.
I put some on a piece of kitchen paper that was nearly dry and rub it on my lights and it got very sticky so keep adding a tiny amount of water spray.
The tooth paste goes very sticky and dry wash of with warm water and see the results..

Now who going to try this out...Lets see you before and after pics

DaveEdin
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5,657
17-06-2019, 07:28 PM
#14
I'll see about giving it a bash with the toothpaste and get some before/after pics Ian...

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DaveEdin
17-06-2019, 07:28 PM #14

I'll see about giving it a bash with the toothpaste and get some before/after pics Ian...


IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:

Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:

E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake

Lexusboy
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17-06-2019, 07:33 PM
#15
Rabs and I laugh that it look so good, we really thought it would not work and did it more for a laugh
Lexusboy
17-06-2019, 07:33 PM #15

Rabs and I laugh that it look so good, we really thought it would not work and did it more for a laugh

kirkiisi
Junior Member
12
18-06-2019, 05:41 AM
#16
haha yeah. i have used toothpaste on old cd's that were scratched and it worked on it.. why i didn'd figure this out Big Grin shame i have my #2 car on my sister, it would be perfect for trying stuff like this Smile
kirkiisi
18-06-2019, 05:41 AM #16

haha yeah. i have used toothpaste on old cd's that were scratched and it worked on it.. why i didn'd figure this out Big Grin shame i have my #2 car on my sister, it would be perfect for trying stuff like this Smile

Lexusboy
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18-06-2019, 06:05 AM
#17
Kirkiisi we will have everyone cleaning there lights now.

If your lenses need more then try this


I was doing straight back and forth motions.
Started with 1000 Grit.
Move up to 1500 Grit.
Then onto 2000 Girt.


Last step was Plastix this hopefully will bring your lens back to it formal glory.
Lexusboy
18-06-2019, 06:05 AM #17

Kirkiisi we will have everyone cleaning there lights now.

If your lenses need more then try this


I was doing straight back and forth motions.
Started with 1000 Grit.
Move up to 1500 Grit.
Then onto 2000 Girt.


Last step was Plastix this hopefully will bring your lens back to it formal glory.

speedfreek
Posting Freak
1,338
18-06-2019, 01:11 PM
#18
hmm toothpaste you say.....
speedfreek
18-06-2019, 01:11 PM #18

hmm toothpaste you say.....

FirebirdPhil
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7,101
18-06-2019, 01:24 PM
#19
I was once told use bicarbonate of soda toothpaste to remove scratches from CD's - it worked as-well!!!

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
18-06-2019, 01:24 PM #19

I was once told use bicarbonate of soda toothpaste to remove scratches from CD's - it worked as-well!!!


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

kirkiisi
Junior Member
12
18-06-2019, 02:06 PM
#20
Lexusboy Kirkiisi we will have everyone cleaning there lights now.

If your lenses need more then try this


I was doing straight back and forth motions.
Started with 1000 Grit.
Move up to 1500 Grit.
Then onto 2000 Girt.


Last step was Plastix this hopefully will bring your lens back to it formal glory.

Haha, i bet they are Big Grin

infact the other lens needs more, like i said other one is brand new so the difference is HUGE w/e the result of this kit was great. I think i give this a try, and give the fogs some cleaning at the same time.

PS: My friend (detailer) said that best way on wetsanding is to make back and forth motions (like u said), but with smallest grit up and down and onto the next grit switch motion 90 degrees and go left and right and keep it that way on the remaining grits.
kirkiisi
18-06-2019, 02:06 PM #20

Lexusboy Kirkiisi we will have everyone cleaning there lights now.

If your lenses need more then try this


I was doing straight back and forth motions.
Started with 1000 Grit.
Move up to 1500 Grit.
Then onto 2000 Girt.


Last step was Plastix this hopefully will bring your lens back to it formal glory.

Haha, i bet they are Big Grin

infact the other lens needs more, like i said other one is brand new so the difference is HUGE w/e the result of this kit was great. I think i give this a try, and give the fogs some cleaning at the same time.

PS: My friend (detailer) said that best way on wetsanding is to make back and forth motions (like u said), but with smallest grit up and down and onto the next grit switch motion 90 degrees and go left and right and keep it that way on the remaining grits.

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