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As soon as I began restoring headlights I also began searching for a solution to the problem of future oxidation. I settled on Meguiar's Headlight Protectant, not realizing that it's not exactly the best long-term solution. That said, it's performed quite admirably on my ongoing longevity test...

Finally got a chance to use my PC7424XP for the first time. Can't believe it took me so long to get one. This is my mom's Accord. It hadn't been washed in months, and she never really kept up with waxing it. They did have Auto Butler, which I'm sure did more harm than good in terms of swirls...

I just received by Porter Cable 7424XP last night Im the MAN:buffing:Im the MAN and was wonder, can I use the supplied polishing pad to polish stainless steel? I knew I wasn't going to use it for cars (I have a gaggle of LC pads on the way), so I already polished our brass kick plate. But given...

I think this is the right forum for this question… I just threw down on a PC and a bunch of accessories, among them a set of Griots glass polishing pads. Dedicated glass polish isn't in the budget right now (it will be by the next order), so I was wondering if any of the polishes I have on hand...

This was a headlight restoration for a 2001 Camry with severely oxidized headlights that also had what looked to be stress cracks on the inside and outside. Products used: 3M sandpaper and sandpaper discs, 3M 3'' buffing waffle pad, Megs ScratchX, Megs Headlight Protectant, elbow grease. These...

This is my wife's best friend's 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. Sanded with 500, then 800, then with a 3000 Trizact pad. Polished with Meguiar's ScratchX mixed with a bit of Mother's Power Plastic headlight restorer, and coated with Meguiar's Headlight Protectant. Driver's side...

This is my friend's 2002 Hyundai Elantra he just bought. Passenger side light was in far worse condition than the driver's. Used a mash up of products from a 3M restoration kit, Meg's Ultimate Polish and Scratchx (more to see what how they'd do on the plastic than anything), and finally 3M...

Hey there everybody! I have a question for you. I think this is the right forum for this (seemed like the best fit; there are so many). I've been restoring every pair of oxidized headlights I can get my hands on, but my main concern has been sealing them against further UV damage. I know some...

I got the headlight restoration itch and decided to practice on my wife's car, and then my mother in law's. :pc7424: I used the 3M restoration kit and a corded drill. Before: After: Before: After: The left Accord light had some swirls that were hard to buff out, but they...