 DIY: Foglight Restoration, Need help and advices |
 Jun 30, 2013 - 9:48 PM
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So I noticed my fog light looks a bit off. Took them off and looked at them closer. They have some rock chips on them. I was thinking about taking it off and wet sand it starting from 600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, and finish it off with 2500 or 3000 grit. What I need help is what kind of polish and uv sealant spray should I use afterwards? I just want to make sure I'm using the correct chemicals and not harm my fog lights too much.
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Jul 2, 2013 - 4:50 PM
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You gave up way too easy. You start sanding until the rock chips are gone, then you go on with a higher number grit to remove the damage from the previous one. Try sanding in an opposite direction like ><><><, and then with a finer sand paper VAVAV or just XXXX motions.
Using rubbing compound by hand is very time consuming to get result, I would buy a pad or borrow from a friend and then you will be happy. Especially after a clear coat, it hides so many small imperfections and gives a nice finishing touch. And even, if you still have somewhat big damage from rocks it will look bad only when close up. 
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ILoveMySilly97 DIY: Foglight Restoration Jun 30, 2013 - 9:48 PM
JoshuaM My local auto parts store sells a headlight restor... Jun 30, 2013 - 10:19 PM ILoveMySilly97 I've used the turtle wax one and it was no goo... Jul 1, 2013 - 12:06 AM
The_enD QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Jul 1, 2013 - 8... Jul 1, 2013 - 2:03 AM richee3 Is the $25 kit for glass? I haven't seen ... Jul 1, 2013 - 1:21 AM ILoveMySilly97 I guess it'll be easiest to buy the sand paper... Jul 2, 2013 - 2:33 PM The_enD Wet sand, polish, clear coat. Jul 2, 2013 - 2:37 PM njccmd2002 or buy new ones... Jul 2, 2013 - 3:33 PM ILoveMySilly97 Best bet is buy new ones I think. I attempted it o... Jul 2, 2013 - 4:34 PM Box There's no feasible way to remove the chips. ... Jul 2, 2013 - 4:41 PM ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (Box @ Jul 2, 2013 - 2:41 PM) ... Jul 2, 2013 - 4:44 PM ILoveMySilly97 Yea I was using 320 grit for 15 min with minimal r... Jul 2, 2013 - 5:22 PM |
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