Recent content by MassWineGuy

It may be on the inside. Not sure. It’s my son’s car and he’s leaving tomorrow. I’ve done all I’m going to do this time around. But I learned a lot here from all of you. It was the first time using my (or any) d.a. Never used one but I’ve watched many YouTube videos about how. Obviously...

Well, it looks a decent amount better after buffing with both pads and both substances. I also buffed the opposite headlight, which was in much better shape anyway. Came out crystal clear. The other is just not going to get any better. I must have damaged the plastic using the acetone.

Polish with the da first, THEN sand?

No shock there. Can I repeat the process the correct way? I may get a Chemical Guys sampler and try what suds suggested.

Thanks so much for the step by step. I used a white pad on my Harbor Freight da and PlastX. Then some light 3M compound. Not crystal clear by any means, but a lot better. I may go at it again. Maybe use an orange pad?

Wow, thanks! I’m such a beginner at this stuff.

Last thing I did was use 2000 wet paper yesterday. I’d already used 800. Is it supposed to be cloudy until you polish it? Would he PlastX work better with the da, too?

Would I get better results using a da buffer?

I will start with that, since I already have some.

Mike, an inadequacy of Web communication is that a message can suggest something the author never intended. I never felt like you were trying to sell me something. I very much appreciate your helpful advice.

Once I get them clear enough from sanding, if ever, I have some light 3M rubbing compound that may work better than the PlastX. Then, what should I coat/seal it with? Some UV resistant clear coat spray made for plastic? The Maguier’s coating? Thanks very much.

I didn’t polish after sanding. Should I use that Plastic X stuff or some rubbing compound? I think I’ll need to use 200 grit first. No way am spending $100 on some kit. Thank you.

I thought that after sanding my plastic headlight cover, rubbing it with acetone would make it clear. But it streaked and fogged it up worse. Do I just need to wet sand again w/400, 800, 1,000, etc. grit? Thanks a lot.