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Yet another headlight restoration thread
Posted by JMJ in NC [Email] (more from JMJ in NC) on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:49:28
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So, I replaced the xenon bulbs on Saturday and decided to restore the faded polycarbonate lenses, following a bit of internet research.
FWIW, I refinished the lenses a year or so ago, but without UV protection, they again started to yellow.
This time I did 400, 600, 800, 1200, 1500, 1500-wet, and finished with rubbing compound & dry buff.
The final step was a very thin application (using a foam brush) of Spar Helmsman thinned with 50% mineral spirits, and "cured" with a hairdryer on low speed/medium heat for about 30 minutes, followed by 24+ hours sitting in the garage.
The Spar/spirits treatment I found on a detailing forum.
I have pix on my camera. The result looks pretty good - a tiny bit streaky on one lens - but otherwise acceptable on an 8-year old car with peeling paint.
JMJ
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