Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
Headlight restoration kit
#380496 07/21/12 09:03 PM
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,236
connoisseur
OP Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,236
http://www.amazon.com/3M-39084-Headlight-Restoration-Kit/dp/B006VB8JTQ

This one worked great. I wish I had taken before and after pictures.

You do the work by hand. The circular sponge has velcro for attaching the different grades of sanding discs. Final step you use the reverse side of the sponge to apply rubbing compound.

Tape around the headlights first.


M3 and
M80
Re: Headlight restoration kit
Lampshade #380497 07/21/12 09:55 PM
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 18,044
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 18,044
Thanks, that's good to know! I've been thinking about doing it on my Honda. What kind of tape did you use?

Last edited by Ken.C; 07/21/12 09:56 PM.

I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!
Re: Headlight restoration kit
Lampshade #380498 07/21/12 10:07 PM
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
Crystal View Headlight Restorer on Joyce's old car:




::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
Re: Headlight restoration kit
Lampshade #380499 07/21/12 10:09 PM
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
PS - I see that Peter used Crystal View and liked it also...


::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
Re: Headlight restoration kit
Lampshade #380502 07/22/12 01:02 AM
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,236
connoisseur
OP Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,236
I didn't use any tape. I wish I had. I was careful not to scratch the sides. But when I was done and applying the final step the rubbing compound highlighted the edges that I did not do as well as the rest. About 1/8 of an inch.


M3 and
M80
Re: Headlight restoration kit
Lampshade #380524 07/22/12 03:59 PM
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,877
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 4,877
Looks good! I was thinking about doing the same thing. Consumer reports recently gave the restoration kit below the top rating at of the kits they tested so was thinking about giving it a try.

http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-Headlight...restoration+kit


-David
Re: Headlight restoration kit
Lampshade #380526 07/22/12 04:34 PM
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 18,044
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 18,044
Reviews on the one Mark and Peter used are pretty mixed. How long did you spend sanding and whatnot, Mark?


I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!
Re: Headlight restoration kit
Lampshade #380530 07/22/12 06:15 PM
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
shareholder in the making
Offline
shareholder in the making
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,458
It was awhile ago, Ken, but I remember the whole thing taking me maybe an hour.

Yeah, now that I look, I'm seeing mixed reviews, too. It looks like the "protectant" that you put on after may not be all that long lasting. I dunno.... we did it not too long before selling the car.

I remember I looked for it in particular because of good ratings at the time.

Ken, check your GMail account.


::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::
Re: Headlight restoration kit
Lampshade #380532 07/22/12 06:17 PM
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 6,015
axiomite
Offline
axiomite
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 6,015
I've used that kit on a friends car and it worked great. I just used masking tape on the body parts.

Re: Headlight restoration kit
Lampshade #380537 07/22/12 08:06 PM
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,281
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,281
Although i am a auto mechanic ,I do a few at work from time to time. If we replace a headlight assembly i will restore the other one. I use 1000 wet/dry then 2000 followed by meguires #2 fine cut cleaner used with a power polisher with a wool wheel. I am lazy and dont believe in any extra labour being expended than absolutely necessary. Takes about 15 minutes per light.


DOG is GOD spelled backwards.
What others think of me is none of my business.
M80 V3 MY GLOSS Cherry
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3

Moderated by  alan, Amie, Andrew, axiomadmin, Brent, Debbie, Ian, Jc 

Link Copied to Clipboard

Need Help Graphic

Forum Statistics
Forums16
Topics24,940
Posts442,457
Members15,616
Most Online2,082
Jan 22nd, 2020
Top Posters
Ken.C 18,044
pmbuko 16,441
SirQuack 13,840
CV 12,077
MarkSJohnson 11,458
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 136 guests, and 1 robot.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newsletter Signup
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.4