Best way to do headlights using pc but without the entire kit?

[ltoman]

Ok, I want to do my headlights on our 98 van. I have Meg's plast-x, wolfgang lens sealant and uv protectant - (not exact names, 2 different lens products by wolfgang in addition to the mags, and a blue coral headlight restorer bottle).
by hand does not cut it well. minimal improvement only.
What can I use these items with on the pc to get a real improvement - spot buffs? What color?
Or do I have to order a whole kit when i have so many peices?
Please advise.
Thanks!
We want to see this van over the summer and the lens are aging it falsely.

LaurenFeed back please

 

[ltoman]

kllr?
anyone?

 

[AUdakota]

I used some XMT3 on my fog lights just by hand and it cleared up pretty good. Have you thought of using some 3000 grit on them and than using a polish to smooth em back up. I would try some XMT 2 on there with maybe an orange pad and see what you can do. The only thing that would be tricky are the little aligning studs on the headlights might be a pain to move around......

 

[koibybrian]

Ok, I want to do my headlights on our 98 van. I have Meg's plast-x, wolfgang lens sealant and uv protectant - (not exact names, 2 different lens products by wolfgang in addition to the mags, and a blue coral headlight restorer bottle).
by hand does not cut it well. minimal improvement only.
What can I use these items with on the pc to get a real improvement - spot buffs? What color?
Or do I have to order a whole kit when i have so many peices?
Please advise.
Thanks!
We want to see this van over the summer and the lens are aging it falsely.

LaurenFeed back please

I have the Same problem with my Serria 4X4 on my marker lights. Not condusive to use a convential pad(6", 4") . Would be extreamly tedious to do by hand. I am also looking for ideas. Intrested to hear the suggestions. Feed back please

 

[Nica]

Oh now who's passing who? I don't know if I would try this on my vehicles just yet but interesting question Lauren. I'm not help here babe...sorry.

 

[ltoman]

Oh now who's passing who? I don't know if I would try this on my vehicles just yet but interesting question Lauren. I'm not help here babe...sorry.

aww, i thought after the volvo you would know for sure.
thanks for humoring me though. we shall see!

 

[FloridaNative]

How bad off are the lenses, Lauren? Are they completely opaque? Pics would be helpful. I really like using the spot buffs on the lenses for the control they give you in getting to all the areas of the lens. If you don't want to buy the entire kit, you can buy just the backing plate for $7.99 2-3/4 Hook & Loop Backing Plate and get the polishing pal which has all the pads for $29.99 Wolfgang Polishin’ Pal is an ergonomically shaped urethane handle that holds specially designed foam pads using hooks & loops. It's 12 dollars cheaper than buying the WG lens restoration kit, but you don't get all the products so it would be your call. I think it's worth it though to get the pads. You can use your XMT polishes on the lenses. My polish choice would be determined by how badly caked the lenses are. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.

 

[ltoman]

How bad off are the lenses, Lauren? Are they completely opaque? Pics would be helpful. I really like using the spot buffs on the lenses for the control they give you in getting to all the areas of the lens. If you don't want to buy the entire kit, you can buy just the backing plate for $7.99 2-3/4 Hook & Loop Backing Plate and get the polishing pal which has all the pads for $29.99 Wolfgang Polishin’ Pal is an ergonomically shaped urethane handle that holds specially designed foam pads using hooks & loops. It's 12 dollars cheaper than buying the WG lens restoration kit, but you don't get all the products so it would be your call. I think it's worth it though to get the pads. You can use your XMT polishes on the lenses. My polish choice would be determined by how badly caked the lenses are. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.

JEN, YOU ROCK!
THANK YOU!
Pictures coming up by tomorrow.​

 

[Surfer]

I have 4" pads but never used them on the headlights, don't think I would even if my headlights needed it. I have these man boob nipple things on them that will tear a pad apart if hit.

If you don't have nipples, try a cutting pad and light polish or even the Plastic-X which is a great product. I never used it before but last year when I had dual exhaust put on my truck, the shop was cleaning up a Jag in there and he showed me what Plastic-X and a terry cloth could do, I was pretty amazed as it took damn near mos tof the hazzing/cloudiness away. Imagine it would be pretty potent witha cutting pad.

 

[Jimmie]

Jenn's plan sounds the best, but a "Mothers Powerball" (fits on a drill) and plastic polish will make an improvement. Read about it on the forum.

 

[ltoman]

I have 4" pads but never used them on the headlights, don't think I would even if my headlights needed it. I have these man boob nipple things on them that will tear a pad apart if hit.

If you don't have nipples, try a cutting pad and light polish or even the Plastic-X which is a great product. I never used it before but last year when I had dual exhaust put on my truck, the shop was cleaning up a Jag in there and he showed me what Plastic-X and a terry cloth could do, I was pretty amazed as it took damn near mos tof the hazzing/cloudiness away. Imagine it would be pretty potent witha cutting pad.

No, i dont think they have nipples - plastx by hand sure did not work.... i am about to post the problem and then tell me. Needs a cutting pad on the pc!!

 

[ltoman]

ok, here they are after I used Plast-X by hand:

and here:

 

[Al-53]

Lauren...use plastic-X with a 4" spot pad....just a polishing pad works....if need to be finished better after the oxidation is gone use a white one to finish off with


you can also use AIO...XMT 1 or 2....pro polish...any lite swirl remover will clean it up...and a polish to finish it off...





AL

 

[ltoman]

Lauren...use plastic-X with a 4" spot pad....just a polishing pad works....if need to be finished better after the oxidation is gone use a white one to finish off with


you can also use AIO...XMT 1 or 2....pro polish...any lite swirl remover will clean it up...and a polish to finish it off...





AL

On the pc? On what speed? I did try AIO a while back - disappointed.
Thank you!!!!
Lauren

 

[White95DodgeRam]

i used a mix of ssr 2.5 and novus#2 plastic cleaner on the meguiars pad i had from the cleaner wax...after about 2 passes by hand good to go ! then topped it with a lil ex-p....ill update when they start to yellow again

 

[Al-53]

On the pc? On what speed? I did try AIO a while back - disappointed.
Thank you!!!!
Lauren

Lauren..I use 4 or 5 ..if AIO did not cut it then try a swirl remover..XMT 2 ..then finish off with 1 and AIO to clean it up..remember you have to work at it...a pass or two will not do it...may take 4 passes..

My swirl removers differ from XMT so they cut faster...

AL

 

[Stittville Ed]

I think you have the same problem I had on my wife's 99 Pont. GP.
I tried many different products and even took the headlights off the car to work on them.
What I found was that the problem was on the inside of the len's.
I think the heat from the lamp heats the air inside the headlight and any minerals in the moisture inside gets deposited on the inside of the len's.
The moisture gets in around the o-ring that holds the lamp in.

Your pictures look just like my head lights looked.

I got GM replacement's for around $70 each from the dealer, but they do come with new lamps.
My body shop guy told me that my wife would not be happy with the after market replacement's FYI

Sorry for the delay of the information, we were on vacation for 2 weeks and had both kids spent some time with us.
They still like to make me kind of crazy just for fun

Any questions PM me

 

[ltoman]

Jenn's plan sounds the best, but a "Mothers Powerball" (fits on a drill) and plastic polish will make an improvement. Read about it on the forum.

jimmie,
thank you - yah, that thought had crossed my mind - trying the powerball. have to look that up.
i tried some polish on a headlight - no luck, even with the pc!!!!
Lauren

 

[ltoman]

I think you have the same problem I had on my wife's 99 Pont. GP.
I tried many different products and even took the headlights off the car to work on them.
What I found was that the problem was on the inside of the len's.
I think the heat from the lamp heats the air inside the headlight and any minerals in the moisture inside gets deposited on the inside of the len's.
The moisture gets in around the o-ring that holds the lamp in.

Your pictures look just like my head lights looked.

I got GM replacement's for around $70 each from the dealer, but they do come with new lamps.
My body shop guy told me that my wife would not be happy with the after market replacement's FYI

Sorry for the delay of the information, we were on vacation for 2 weeks and had both kids spent some time with us.
They still like to make me kind of crazy just for fun

Any questions PM me

no, noo prob! hope you had a great vacation.
i see the situation. hmmm. darn! they bug!!!
thanks for sharing that info with me!!!!!

 

[Jimmie]

I think you have the same problem I had on my wife's 99 Pont. GP.
I tried many different products and even took the headlights off the car to work on them.
What I found was that the problem was on the inside of the len's.
I think the heat from the lamp heats the air inside the headlight and any minerals in the moisture inside gets deposited on the inside of the len's.
The moisture gets in around the o-ring that holds the lamp in.

Your pictures look just like my head lights looked.

I got GM replacement's for around $70 each from the dealer, but they do come with new lamps.
My body shop guy told me that my wife would not be happy with the after market replacement's FYI

Sorry for the delay of the information, we were on vacation for 2 weeks and had both kids spent some time with us.
They still like to make me kind of crazy just for fun

Any questions PM me

Just thinking aloud. Wouldn't there be a way to get the lens cover off and work on the inside surface? Any "O" rings could get some swimming pool lube which rejuvenates them. Don't know. Just a shot in the dark to save money.