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Wetsanded my left headlight.

Wetsanded my left headlight.

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kirkiisi
Junior Member
12
12-06-2019, 04:03 PM
#1
Hi.

My car had one brand-new and one old somkey swirly headlight that i decided to wetsand. Originally i planned to use ordinary sanding paper grid 1000-1500-2000, but found This turtlewax headlight restorer kit.

Here is what i got:

[Image: DSCN3626.jpg]

So here is the starting situation:

[Image: DSCN3622.jpg]

Covered painting around the hl.

[Image: DSCN3624.jpg]

Don't forget the mushroomchair

[Image: DSCN3627.jpg]

First used the clarifying compound with bare blanket and the result was already very good.

But i decided to go for sanding also, kit came with 4 different grips. And i started from #1 and finally #4. Used about 5 mins per each grip.

[Image: DSCN3628.jpg]
[Image: DSCN3632.jpg]
[Image: DSCN3634.jpg]
[Image: DSCN3636.jpg]

And the final result with before - after photos.
Before
[Image: DSCN3622.jpg]
and after
[Image: DSCN3638.jpg]

Hope u like it. And i want u to know this is not "howto" thread just wanted to share it with u guys Smile

Next i will make paint restoring :p
kirkiisi
12-06-2019, 04:03 PM #1

Hi.

My car had one brand-new and one old somkey swirly headlight that i decided to wetsand. Originally i planned to use ordinary sanding paper grid 1000-1500-2000, but found This turtlewax headlight restorer kit.

Here is what i got:

[Image: DSCN3626.jpg]

So here is the starting situation:

[Image: DSCN3622.jpg]

Covered painting around the hl.

[Image: DSCN3624.jpg]

Don't forget the mushroomchair

[Image: DSCN3627.jpg]

First used the clarifying compound with bare blanket and the result was already very good.

But i decided to go for sanding also, kit came with 4 different grips. And i started from #1 and finally #4. Used about 5 mins per each grip.

[Image: DSCN3628.jpg]
[Image: DSCN3632.jpg]
[Image: DSCN3634.jpg]
[Image: DSCN3636.jpg]

And the final result with before - after photos.
Before
[Image: DSCN3622.jpg]
and after
[Image: DSCN3638.jpg]

Hope u like it. And i want u to know this is not "howto" thread just wanted to share it with u guys Smile

Next i will make paint restoring :p

sprinter2012
Posting Freak
2,484
12-06-2019, 04:12 PM
#2
Top job, might have a go at doing that myself at some point Smile
sprinter2012
12-06-2019, 04:12 PM #2

Top job, might have a go at doing that myself at some point Smile

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
12-06-2019, 04:35 PM
#3
great result.

"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
12-06-2019, 04:35 PM #3

great result.


"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!'"

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
12-06-2019, 07:32 PM
#4
Looks amazing Mate. Well done.
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Sparkystav
12-06-2019, 07:32 PM #4

Looks amazing Mate. Well done.


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purplewitch
Posting Freak
3,953
13-06-2019, 04:43 AM
#5
Hey, that's a great job Smile

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purplewitch
13-06-2019, 04:43 AM #5

Hey, that's a great job Smile


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"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
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Stoney
Posting Freak
2,117
13-06-2019, 04:53 AM
#6
Good job. A really good improvement.

I actually just went to see if they would benefit, but they look brand new already!

[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
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Stoney
13-06-2019, 04:53 AM #6

Good job. A really good improvement.

I actually just went to see if they would benefit, but they look brand new already!


[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
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Voodoo Vix
Senior Member
694
13-06-2019, 09:28 AM
#7
ooo I have a headlight that needs doing, might have to invest in one of those kits
Voodoo Vix
13-06-2019, 09:28 AM #7

ooo I have a headlight that needs doing, might have to invest in one of those kits

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
13-06-2019, 09:44 AM
#8
Voodoo Vix ooo I have a headlight that needs doing, might have to invest in one of those kits

What she said... Smile

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
DaveEdin
13-06-2019, 09:44 AM #8

Voodoo Vix ooo I have a headlight that needs doing, might have to invest in one of those kits

What she said... Smile


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

kirkiisi
Junior Member
12
13-06-2019, 11:35 AM
#9
Thx fellas. It wasn't bad invest at all and i recommend it to anyone who has same issue (easy and quick) Smile
kirkiisi
13-06-2019, 11:35 AM #9

Thx fellas. It wasn't bad invest at all and i recommend it to anyone who has same issue (easy and quick) Smile

AaronR33
Senior Member
571
13-06-2019, 06:15 PM
#10
nice work mate, think i may have a go at that on my civic soon

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Mods so far
AEM V2 Induction Kit ¦ Blitz-Nur Spec R Exhaust ¦ Rota Grid Drift 16x8" et10 in Bronze wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R's ¦ HSD Coilovers ¦ D2 Rear Adjustable Camber Arms ¦ Mugen Replica Rear Wing ¦ Skunk2 Gear Knob ¦ Sticker-bombed Centre Console ¦ 8000K HID Kit ¦ Metallic Purple Brake Callipers ¦ EP Racing Purple Rear Tow Hook

Progression thread can be found here
AaronR33
13-06-2019, 06:15 PM #10

nice work mate, think i may have a go at that on my civic soon


Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premier Edition

Mods so far
AEM V2 Induction Kit ¦ Blitz-Nur Spec R Exhaust ¦ Rota Grid Drift 16x8" et10 in Bronze wrapped in Toyo Proxes T1-R's ¦ HSD Coilovers ¦ D2 Rear Adjustable Camber Arms ¦ Mugen Replica Rear Wing ¦ Skunk2 Gear Knob ¦ Sticker-bombed Centre Console ¦ 8000K HID Kit ¦ Metallic Purple Brake Callipers ¦ EP Racing Purple Rear Tow Hook

Progression thread can be found here

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