Quick headlight restoration question

[ZJCory]

I tried searching and read through all the write ups I could find about wet sanding headlights but I have one last question that remains unanswered. I wet sanded the lights on my buddie`s Grand Cherokee a couple years ago but I can`t remember, when switching from one grit sand paper to the next do you alternate the direction of your strokes? For instance if I`m using 800 grit and sanding from side to side, when going to 1200 or whatever should I go up and down? Or does it not matter at all and I`m just crazy?:clap:

[454Casull]

It will probably take a bit less time if you sand orthogonally to the last grit`s strokes, and you can tell when you should move up to the next grit because the perpendicular marks will be gone.

[imported_Jakerooni]

Alternating your stroke pattern is a great way to tell you your progress in the process. Once you see all the opposing stroke marks gone you know you`ve accomplished the goal of that grit and can move onto the next stage.

[mx5]

Yep. Even on the Rain X Headlight Restoration Kit, they direct you to go vertical and horizontal, then switch to diagonally.

[BreakingNecks]

Switching up your your stroke pattern should help.

[blackrex]

Switching up your your stroke pattern should help.



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