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white gecko
04-03-2010, 07:44 PM
I`ve been putting this off for a while because I`ve been so busy.... Both my Camaro and the Civic needed it done but since the Civic is my daily, figured I`d do it first.



Process was wetsanded 1500, 2000, 2500, compound, and then polish.









What I started with



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/111-1.jpg

























After wetsanding (part of tape peeled off AFTER)





http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/112.jpg



























FINISHED!





http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/113.jpg

























http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/114-1.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/117.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/118.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/120-1.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/119.jpg
WhosRich
04-03-2010, 11:04 PM
Awesome, looks much better now.
imported_WCD
04-03-2010, 11:22 PM
What are you coating with after the polish?
white gecko
04-03-2010, 11:26 PM
I actually haven`t coated them with anything yet. Finishing up the other light tonight. Gonna seal one with Zaino and the other with Opti-Seal and see how it holds up.
LandonZ
04-04-2010, 06:47 AM
There is a kit that we buy at my shop that has a clear coat that you apply afterwards. Its almost like a clear varnish then you have to apply heat to dry it. Seems to work real good and hold up to the elements!
imported_WCD
04-04-2010, 08:12 AM
Opti seal is ok, but if you ever get opti-coat, try that. Develop (I did not spell it the exact way) is used by a bunch of detailers that I know and it has a UV coating as well.



I have heard a few say that within a year it needs to be reapplied. One guy I know charges about $75 per lense and reapplies it free each year with a detail. Good upsell for sure.



Rob
dan4g63
04-04-2010, 10:16 PM
they look great question is how long they will last
imported_artikxscout
04-05-2010, 12:30 AM
laminx it. haha that`ll probably keep it looking great for a while. great turnaround. That`s one thing i can`t stand, a murky headlight and dirty windows. sigh....