Headlights Peeling

[Ace92028]

So i have these aftermarket headlights and they are starting too peeeeel....so i decided to wet sand them with 320 grit, 1000grit, and 2000grit. So after sanding them good and making them all fogged up looking i than put on rubbing compound. HOWEVER, the rubbing compound doesnt seem to get rid of the foggyness at all...i see tons of small fine cratches everywhere which leaves 0 shine...not sure what to do But here are they BEFORE i sanded them, and what im dealing with right now...

This was before i sanded them

This is what im dealing with

 

[2slo4u]

Are you using a buffer or doing it by hand?

 

[Ace92028]

im doing it by hand, rubbing it like a mofo on a lonly friday night before his parents get home...

 

[mc360]

buy the 3m headlight restore kit which attaches to a drill and use that. pretty sure you use plastic scratch restoring compound and not rubbing compound also

 

[Ace92028]

im using 3m rubbing compound that says for light scratches

 

[R3dline]

you need a buffer hommie

 

[CIVICEXJMS]

Buffer that b***h!!!!! hahahaha

 

[Wax Hands]

Buffer or a drill using the 3M headlight restore kit.

I have used the 3M kit numerous times and its f**king flawless. Best product around, hands down!

 

[zammykoo]

you are on the right track, after you fine wet sand it you NEED to seal it. there are headlight restoration kits you can buy to finish the process. I have personally used the Crystal View kit and worked great! it looks like a no-name product that comes in a little foil bag... can be found in an auto parts store. I'll try to post pics of the finished product tomorrow.

 

[Ace92028]

Ok so i ended up borrowing my brothers buffer tool and it tooks 1000times better. Doing it by hand was not getting it done for me. Headlight doesnt look brand new, but atleast it looks better than a fogged up scratched headlight

 

[zammykoo]

Ok so i ended up borrowing my brothers buffer tool and it tooks 1000times better. Doing it by hand was not getting it done for me. Headlight doesnt look brand new, but atleast it looks better than a fogged up scratched headlight

if you want it to last you need to seal the lens surface with UV protectant sealer. this comes in liquid or vinyl form

 

[4gnhatch]

or u could have after sanding it down spray some clear coat and that works pretty good ive done it several times and never had a problem with them jus my 2 cents

 

[zammykoo]

or u could have after sanding it down spray some clear coat and that works pretty good ive done it several times and never had a problem with them jus my 2 cents

what kind of spray did you use? I did that a while back with krylon clear enamel and it turned yellow and flaked off after a few years

but recently restored with a kit here
http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=195493

 

[4gnhatch]

i used a high temp clear coat paint i did that to my wifes car like 3yrs ago and it sill looks the same