Anyone who used this product and had success can help me out?

I just bought the 3m hr heavy duty kit, and my headlights are still very foggy and scratched up. I followed numerous steps, the drill i'm using isn't that strong either about 750 rpm.. But for those who had success with it should I re-do it and how long should I do for each grit?

 

I followed Chris' steps in this video on my G35. You'll be impressed with the result.

 

No success, did the whole process over again.

@phenomenon ^ tried it by hand like chris did, got better but still a little hazy.

Might just fork over the $50 to get them done.

 

I just did my brothers civic.came out looking like new.amazing results.i use the version that goes on a drill.i also apply a good paint sealant or wax when im all done.

 

Too bad Nissan oem lights aren't built like Bmw where you can replace the lense covers for cheap and easy

 

Instead of buying a kit for $20-25 dollars. If you have a Sam's Club membership I would take it there. Both headlights restored for $30 and comes with a 5 year warranty. If anything ever comes back no questions asked they will do it again. I've gotten mine done there and they do a really good job. Just my opinion!

 

Do you have a polisher? If so wet sand them by hand with 1500 grit followed by 3000 grit; then use a cutting compound, a medium polish, and a fine finishing polish and they'll look fantastic. It doesn't take that long or as much skill as you might think.

 

The 3M kit is actually pretty good, you just need to be sure to cut it enough. Also, I start with a layer of cheap toothpaste first to remove impurities off the lens. THEN I do the kit. I find that it keeps the sand paper disks cleaner and able to cut longer.


Also, be sure to put on a nice top coat when done. Colinite 845 is a really good insulator...


Here is a pic of a buddies Mazda6 that I did.

 

I may give this a shot

 

You should; it's really simple. It's better than paying someone else $25-35. Post before and after pictures

 

Saw this from another forum. I think it is worth reading.
The Definitive Guide to Headlight Restoration Kits

 

This may seem odd to some but I have found out that rubbing the lenses with toothpaste works well. If they are a bit rough, I do it a couple of times.
Probably not as fantastic as some specialty products out for really weathered lenses, there but very effective when they begin to weather.

 

I've done quite a few. If they are BAD then I start out with 400 grit sandpaper then work my way up to 800, 1500, and wet sand with 3000. Then I use polishes from Chemical Guys and then finish it up with a sealant. They look great. Here is a before and after on some G35 headlights with near 300k miles.

 

Here's my "kit" for headlight restoration.

 

Turtle Wax makes an inexpensive kit that I used on my Subaru with great results. It's better for flatter lenses, I probably wouldn't use it on my 2011 with the bump in the lens. You can also use a product like this a few times a year to stay on top of it.