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Thanks for the encouragement! Just like the refinishing, the retrofit was really something I wanted, and really wanted the challenge to see what I was/am capable of doing. It was def a bit out of my wheelhouse when I started, but even then, I feel like I did a more than adequate job. I'm...

For an update: Lat night I must have spent a few HOURS sanding the headlight! I started with the first drill I mentioned using for the 1st headlight, and wet sanded thoroughly through all steps. No change...very frustrating. So I took a break, and started over, this time using the 3M kit with...

I actually bought that kit as a "refill" for the original kit. I got it for like $15 vs the refill kit online plus shipping which would be more expensive. I might give that a try as well! I might just try to start from scratch and hand sand through each step to see if that works. Did you wet...

Correct, PN38009 uses 500, 800, and a trizact pad at 3000 grit. So would you say just get something BELOW the 500 and hand sand it then jump back into the process with the kit? I just don't want to waste the refill kit I bought to NOT get rid of the fine scratches. Do you think maybe polishing...

I switched pads often to make sure a loaded pad was not an issue the 2nd go 'round. Photos show results with the kit on the 1st headlight, with wetsanding only with trizact pad, vs 2nd headlight, attempted refinishing twice. Notice the small scratches that almost cause a haze on the 2nd headlight.

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Hey all, As the title states, I'm working on restoring my OEM headlights on my 05 4runner. I used the kit that is for a drill. The first headight, I did NOT wet sand during the first two sanding sessions, only during the third step just before the polishing phase. The headlight turned out...

I have not heard of/know about this type of product for the paint. could you elaborate a little? I read that it is good to prevent/remove contamination, but is this something to be used with SS paint? Also, I assume it is used after clay and before correction/polishing steps? What would be the...

Perfect! Thanks for all the great responses, I will def be giving this a try as soon as I can get my hands on a good quality brush!

As the title states, I am a (semi) recent member trying to learn to be proficient in taking care of my vehicle. I currently have a 2005 4runner, natural white paint. From my research/investigating, this is in fact the SS white paint that Toyota decided was a good idea to use for some reason...

I have an 05 4runner with the same condition SS White paint. Did you use the d151 for the plastic trim (fenders, bumpers) or did you use something else?