iv done some searching around, and i see many different threads, with similar steps


i just want to know from people that have restored there jdm itr hid headlights whast the best way to do it, i want to do it with the best products the right way, since these are like 1000 dollar headlights

mine are in pretty good condition, just a little hazy, very very minor surface scratches

i wanna make them look super smooth and bright and clean for when they go back onto the R when its done, and all repainted

thanks for any and all help guys

 

i know how much you guys like pics so heres a few i just took, there not to great, my cam sucks






you can see there phyically in good shape, no real scratches or any damage, just need to freshen up, theve been sitting for a while

 

 

you whouldnt wetsand first?
just use this?

guess it should work, mine arent to bad, 3m products are always good

 

I'm not sure what is the procedure to using this. It says it can remove haziness, so maybe you don't have to wetsand.

 

yeah im hoping i whouldnt have to wetsand, i dont think i have the nerve to sand my headlights


im gonna pick up a bottle of this tommarow, ill post my results

 

mine are in about the same condition, the plastic polish is good but it seems to just hide the haze and scratches. I want to redo mine also but i am scared to attempt it and was gonna bring them to a body shop and have them do it. But if i see a good detailed way on how to wet sand them and polish them in this thread ill give it a try.

 

why dont you buy some cheap *** headlights in similar condition and test out your skillz?

 

I know lots of people buff headlights/tailights like you would paint with a power polisher.

 

Wetsand with 2000 grit sandpaper, then buff with Meguiar's plasic cleaner, Scratch X, or a rubbing compound.

Don't be scared of wetsanding, the polish will make it clear again.

 

yeah i was thinking about 2000, my d side headlight has a minor scratch, so i want to wetsand both of them to get them so shiney and perfect

i also need to clean out the inside of the p side headlight in the turn signal i dont have fender liners and i drove with the turn signal out of the socket and some stuff got in there


but theyl be perfect when there reinstalled
i cant wait

 

I recently took mine down to my local body shop how wet sanded them and shot a new coat of clear on them, came out like new.

 

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Don't be scared of wetsanding, the polish will make it clear again. </TD></TR></TABLE>

That is what I've done with the last three sets of jdm itr hid headlights I've sold and I haven't had one complaint. I would skip the wet sanding for the headlight without the deep scratch though.

 

i've used plastic polish and cleaner, but it only seems to last for about two weeks or so.

 

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Don't be scared of wetsanding, the polish will make it clear again. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I've done that to mines but for some reason If it rains for a while or I don't get around to washing it, it dulls out again

 

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huh i never heard of anyone put clear coat on them do you have pics of them with that done?

 

3m^^^is the way to go. you can try the 3m rubbing compound + microfiber towel also, rub it in a circular motion (like waxing)mine came out like brand new after using 3m. Since you guys are saying the plastic polish doesnt last, the rubbing compound has lasted me since last year october. I wish i had a before and after picture ..maybe someone can try it out and post because im not

 

I use this on my headlights! Works great!

 

i started wetsanding my headlights with 1000, then 1500, 2000 followed by the plastic polish...

dont be afraid to wetsand. i mean you have to wet sand a car after a paintjob and that costs a hell of a lot more...