View Full Version : Mobile Headlight restoration ?`s
jyu1210
11-01-2011, 09:33 PM
So I been doing restoring a few pair of headlights recently and I`m starting to get into the mobile headlight restoration business. The thing is I been using my pc7424xp to apply the compound onto the lenses after sanding, but if I were to go mobile on this, is there another machine I could use that doesn`t need a power cord? Would a drill apply yield the same results as the pc? People who actually do the mobile headlight restoration would be helpful ! Thanks !
salty
11-02-2011, 12:23 AM
Lots of the headlight kits you buy are meant for a drill. Buy one and use your our products after.
smfrycruzr
11-02-2011, 09:27 AM
I use a drill with 3" foam and wool attachments
lostdaytomorrow
11-02-2011, 09:30 AM
I think an extension cord is usually an option, probably better than a drill in most circumstances.
smfrycruzr
11-02-2011, 01:35 PM
Think of a drill as a pistol grip rotary. They work great!
jyu1210
11-03-2011, 11:51 PM
What kind of drill do you guys recommend? I noticed most drills only go up to 1300rpm, what drills are you guys using for your mobile headlight cleaning ?
salty
11-04-2011, 12:16 AM
You could also buy an inverter.
wascallyrabbit
11-04-2011, 08:19 AM
You could also buy an inverter.
a cordless would be better.
salty
11-04-2011, 11:32 AM
Inverter for his PC.
wascallyrabbit
11-04-2011, 02:59 PM
a generator would be better. a inverter comes in two basic types modified sinewave and true sinewave. there was a person not long ago that wanted to run a flex 3401 off his battery using an inverter, he went with a modified sinewave type and it wouldn`t run the flex (think it needs a true sinewave). modified sinewave inverters are cheaper than true sinewave inverters, but not all things will run on the modified sinewave. i would still opt for the generator over an inverter.
You`ll find the pros don`t use drills, they use D/A sanders/polishers like Griot`s and Metabo. And use 3" pads. 4" and larger are too big for headlight restoration. If you use the right materials, you shouldn`t be sanding that mush and you could start out by hand sanding.
ray6
wascallyrabbit
05-21-2012, 12:48 PM
they do make rotary 3" polishers (same action you get from a drill). a poor mans version would be to use the drill your already own. most of the people i know doing this use a combination of both rotary and da action tools, just depends on the job.
There are ways to restore 3 out of 4 headlights without sanding, or light sanding that can be done by hand. Check out this video.
SINTEC 4 STEP - YouTube (http://youtu.be/_hzcelTUvJo)
ray6