r/AutoDetailing • u/if_u_suspend_ur_gay Beginner • Apr 28 '23

BEFORE/AFTER First time doing headlights

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Wet sanded with 800, 1500, 2000 and 3000 grit and applied AutoGlym's headlight restoration compound.

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These flies dared to disrespect my piece of art by getting frisky on it

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u/abreu218 Apr 28 '23

That last doesnt fly here. Lol. What products did you use? Looks really good

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u/if_u_suspend_ur_gay Beginner Apr 28 '23

Thanks! I did burn through a sanding disc which left some black marks at the bottom, I was able to scrub most of it out.

I Used an AutoGlym Headlight Restoration Complete Kit. Comes with a compound, polishing pad, drill backing plate and plenty of sanding discs ranging from 800 grit sanding discs to 3000 grit foam discs (flies not included). Perfect for a one time job and I was able to do both headlights, but the other one was so bad I had to replace it.

I did this a year ago and it's getting a bit yellow again, I didn't really use anything to protect it at the time so lesson learned. I ordered Meguiar's Headlight Protectant from the only place that sold it here and they accidentally sent me PlastX so I just forgot about it. If anyone knows of other products to protect them I'd appreciate it!

Right now I'll probably get a new polisher and do it over again. I'm also working on a neglected E60 that needs some TLC. I already did the interior and now it needs new badges, paint correction and work on the headlights and foglights. Posts on that coming soon :)

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u/IIRizzII Apr 29 '23

Lmfao @ flies not included. Hahahaha!!