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I'm going to pull the seats out of my truck and pull the carpet out to clean it. What process/products/equipment should I use?

I got mine in a 3M kit also. That how I got into this whole headlight thing!!! LOL I've about worn it out. But I guess if sanding with 2K and 3K paper works as well as HotRod's have, it's a moot point :D

Yes.........using HotRod's spar/mineral sprirts method.

Can't seem to find a 3" orange pad to go on my 3M back plate. Also does anyone know if the Megs 3" backplate have an adapter to chuck it in a drill?

Thanks for the sponge/block idea.....that will help. One thing I did was use the 3" 3M backing plate with the sandpaper on it, just not chucked into a drill. I've done both hand sanding and with a drill. I like going by hand especially if they have the nubs on the lights........you have more...

Thanks Will. I just finished a pair this weekend also, off of a Grand Am. The roughtest I had was 500 and it was a PITA to get the old stuff off. I'm going to get some 320 to have on hand. It had the nubs also so I know what you mean. I sanded 500, 800, 1000, (dry) then 1500 wet and they...

WOW...................just WOW!!!!!

HotRod, I've got some questions if you don't mind. 1. When sanding the lights, do you wet sand each stage, and if not at what stage do you start wet sanding? 2. What's the roughest sandpaper you've used on a headlight? 3. After the lights are finished, what do you tell the customer to do as far...

Here's what I've done and it works great. Use a single edge razor blade to get off what you can then get the pipes warm and spray some Easy Off oven cleaner on a rag and blot onto the remaining stain on the pipes, let sit a few min (5-10) and then wipe off. BE SURE NOT TO GET ANY OVEN CLEANER ON...

Nate.... You're spraying them with the rattle can urethane and not the urethane/mineral spirits mix, correct? Any long term results yet?

Any one else? What say you?

I want in!!!! :D

There seems to be alot of interest in headlight/tail light restoration. (I for one am very interested in it) Would it be possible to make a deadicated fourm for this? That way it would be easier to group all the information on the subject. Just an idea for the powers that be.

Thanks Hot Rod!!! Since I posted the question I've found a great way to mix. Every time we get medicine for the kids at the pharmacy they give us medicine droppers to use and the little medicine cups (like on the top of cough syrup), we have a bag full of them. They work great. they are...

Thanks 93fox!!

Thanks for the tips!! I really appreciate it!!

When you sanded the tail lights did you tape over the white reverse light area or just sand it with the rest of the lense? I've used the 3M kit on my headlights and front turn signals with great results, but I think I'll just hand sand the tail lights. On the buffing, which pad did you use...

Just curious, how do y'all clean your buffing pads after you use them?

Great looking results and write up!!!

Uh-OH...........I forgot to say Welcome, Nate!!! Lots of great info here!!