SiKHG37

So I did the DIY headlight restoration since I had some oxidization in my headlights and completed the driver side and came out good. Did it on the passenger side and waxed it and everything but I can't get rid of the cloudiness on it now. Should I try the entire process again or should I just keep waxing it with the drill?

blnewt

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Sounds like you may have to go one more round w/ the sandpaper, another run of 1000, 1500, and a final 2000 or in that range.

Sway_NV

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^^^ what he said, you can also finish it off with a good polishing compound

Surfnazi

You are wetsanding and wetting the buffing pad right

SiKHG37

So what I ended up doing what just buffing it again and good as new!
Thank you everyone for your inputs!!

SiKHG37

Yes I was, this DYI is a good write up!

blnewt

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Glad it worked out, might want to use this to keep them fresh
Blue Magic Headlight Lens Sealer, 236 ml 730 | Zoro.com

SiKHG37

Yep, sure did! That stuff is amazing!

twin_snails

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^ I've heard that stuff (Blue Magic) is little more than WD-40. Is that true?

desertmike680

I've been using the Turtle wax headlight restore, following the exact directions, and buffing with a drill attachment. However, they are still coming out quite cloudy. I've gone over it a few times starting from the very beginning of the process and buffing multiple times as well, but I cant seem to get rid of the haze. I honestly cant figure out what the F I'm doing wrong! Considering so, the directions say to change directions of wet sanding by 90 degrees, in which I'm doing so, but does changing the direction really make that much of a difference or should I stick with the same sanding direction throughout? Thanks!

blnewt

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Mike, It's probably not an aggressive kit. I'd follow our DIY for the best results
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...storation.html

-SnowMan-

I can attest that the only method to truly get them clear is wet sanding the headlights to even out the plastic and remove and scars and then buffing the hell out of them. Seal them with wax or a sealant and they'll be good for around a year.

Unfortunately when you sand them you remove the UV coating and they're prone to fogging up more easily. So it's really a maintenance thing you have to keep doing to keep them looking nice.

desertmike680

Oh really? So I need to sand a little deeper then basically? It seemed to me that by sanding deeper would only make it worse? I have the sand paper, rubbing compound and wax, so ill re attempt it this weekend!

Sway_NV

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Just make sure to use a really fine grit afterwards and keep it wet, then you can finish it off with a polishing compound.

-SnowMan-

Yes, you need to really sand it deep to strip all the scratches away. You are essentially wearing down the plastic until its even and smooth all around. Start with a low grit like 1000 and really go at it. Finish it off with a higher grit like 2000 or 2500.

It will look AWFUL at this stage but be smooth. They will look super fogged up and worse than when you started. At this point you need to buff and buff with polishing compound until they become clear again.

Then seal them.