Ok thanks. I just try to be cautious, and a little worried about rocks in a bottle.
You're right though, I think the worst that could happen would be I'd have to resand.
Doug
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With regard to showing the plastic whose boss, I've been using 105 then 205 after sanding. I have some leftover 3M Super Duty and Extra Cut from a boat project. Would either of these be safe as a first compound step, or waaaaaay to agressive?
Here's a link to what I was trying to describe as an aid to use this stuff economically.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/77591-cotton-pad-apply-opti-lens-carpro-dlux.html
Seems like a great idea, although I haven't tried it yet.
I posted a thread on regarding the...
Thanks. the headlight looks amazing, I would have expected that to take some sanding and a lot more time.
I'm hoping this can eventually prove worthwhile to use on dealer cars as well, rather than another finish like spar which I've used in the past. It usually works well but sometimes I've...
How should I market the use of Opti-Lens as a headlight sealant, or should I mention it at all?
I've thought of numerous ways to go with this from simply saying the lenses are coated with a quality UV protectant to pushing some of their claims
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Opti-Lens is formulated with the UV inhibitors...
Is spar still the go to method for most doing dealer cars? I've read a little about other options including the DP system and Opti-Lens as well.
Does the DP system generally speed things up enough to warrant any additional costs? Does it leave a good enough surface for Opti-Lens as a next...
I've never used the Opti-Lens - once it is open, what is the shelf life provided it's been resealed properly?
I'd hate to spend that kind of money and have it harden up or go bad on me.
Thanks!
For those who have used multiple methods, how does the DP Headlight Restoration Kit compare in both quality of job and time required?
Does it require sanding steps first? (I've always found the hardest lights to do are the ones that are [B]just starting[B] to fog with most of the coating...
I'me looking for a way to increase the bottom line for dealer jobs while still giving good results.
In the past I've been using a multistep sanding and spar approach using starting at 400 or 600, followed by 800, 1000, 1500 and 3000, first stages dry.
I've had good results except on those...
$250 is more like R***.
I just found out from someone he has referred to me that this boat was stored for, wait for it ..... 10 years!
The gel coat was caked. Now I'm not beating myself up so bad.
Doug
It took me a rather embarrassing 75 hours.
1) Sure he'll line up more work for you, especially at the rate you got paid.
He knows what it should have cost him and yes I told him long ago not to tell anyone what he paid. He claims the other one really only needs a polish and has been kept...
In the early stages of this when I didn't have the rotary, I called a place that sells Aquabuff. They said it wouldn't work with the flex because they didn't think I could get the flex up to a high enough speed to break it down.
If I remember right it is a diminishing product. Do you start at...