Help me decide the correct order for these abrasives

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I am doing headlight restorations (New business).

I have the following supplies and want to confirm the order of the abrasive ness and have you help me fill in the gaps if you see any.

This is what I have:

3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound
Meguiar's Ultimate Compound
3M Trizact 1000
3M Trizact 3000
3m Trizact 5000
Novus #3 Heavy Scratch Remover
Novus #2 Fine Scratch Remover
SafeTClear 4Everclear UV Clearcoat and Protectant.

For machines, I only have a corded drill (Buying a DA in less than a month)

AES 3" Polishing Pad Kit:
-Gray Foam (says soft polishing final step)
-Orange Foam (says heavy cutting)
-Beige Wool (says heavy cutting)
-Yellow Wool (says Medium cutting)

I have a few 3M 500 and 800 sanding discs, but I am running low.

What order (think flow chart) should I put these in? I am aware that all headlight restorations have varying degrees of how bad they are or not. I do want to have a "worst case scenario" order established so I can not waste time going too aggressive and save time too.

Thank you all for your help. You have been so welcoming and I hope to contribute one day when I get more wisdom.
 
VincenzaV said:
I am doing headlight restorations (New business).

I have the following supplies and want to confirm the order of the abrasive ness and have you help me fill in the gaps if you see any.

This is what I have:

3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound
Meguiar's Ultimate Compound
3M Trizact 1000
3M Trizact 3000
3m Trizact 5000
Novus #3 Heavy Scratch Remover
Novus #2 Fine Scratch Remover
SafeTClear 4Everclear UV Clearcoat and Protectant.

For machines, I only have a corded drill (Buying a DA in less than a month)

AES 3" Polishing Pad Kit:
-Gray Foam (says soft polishing final step)
-Orange Foam (says heavy cutting)
-Beige Wool (says heavy cutting)
-Yellow Wool (says Medium cutting)

I have a few 3M 500 and 800 sanding discs, but I am running low.

What order (think flow chart) should I put these in? I am aware that all headlight restorations have varying degrees of how bad they are or not. I do want to have a "worst case scenario" order established so I can not waste time going too aggressive and save time too.

Thank you all for your help. You have been so welcoming and I hope to contribute one day when I get more wisdom.
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I went with 600 grit for my first step on my headlight restoration job and they turned out close to perfect. And the oxidation was medium.

wasodetail
 
Thanks, but that doesn't answer my question at all....:doh:
 
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