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100_Percent_Juice · 2011-08-10, 02:00 PM

So as many of you know I was sold a really crappy headlight. Instead of throwing this light away and starting the search for another one, I decided to make it work. I figured that any headlight that I purchased would have to be cleared(orange pieces removed) to match my other headlight so I might as well just split this headlight and use the lens on my existing headlight body.

Here is what I had to start with.

I have used this kit before but the starting point was not nearly as bad as this headlight. I really didn't know how it would turn out.

I used the kit on both headlights and it probably took me 2hrs from start to finish.

Step 1: 500 Grit Sandpaper

Step 2: 800 Grit Sandpaper

Step 3: 3000 Grit Pad

Step 4: Foam buffing pad with rubbing compound

The result is AMAZING!

Comparison

2011-08-10, 02:00 PM	#1
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Review: 3M Headlight Restoration Kit So as many of you know I was sold a really crappy headlight. Instead of throwing this light away and starting the search for another one, I decided to make it work. I figured that any headlight that I purchased would have to be cleared(orange pieces removed) to match my other headlight so I might as well just split this headlight and use the lens on my existing headlight body. Here is what I had to start with. I have used this kit before but the starting point was not nearly as bad as this headlight. I really didn't know how it would turn out. I used the kit on both headlights and it probably took me 2hrs from start to finish. Step 1: 500 Grit Sandpaper Step 2: 800 Grit Sandpaper Step 3: 3000 Grit Pad Step 4: Foam buffing pad with rubbing compound The result is AMAZING! Comparison __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin Last edited by 100_Percent_Juice; 2011-08-10 at 02:05 PM.