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dschribs
12-04-2011, 04:20 PM
Just got a 200 Honda Civic for my Step-Son. It`s not in bad shape but really needs some TLC.



Figured I`d do some work on the headlights today. First step of many of trying to get this car back into shape...



Before:



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/dschribs/Autopia/Before1.jpg



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/dschribs/Autopia/Before2.jpg



After 800 Grit wet-sand:



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/dschribs/Autopia/800Grit.jpg



1500 Grit:



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/dschribs/Autopia/1500Grit.jpg



2000 Grit:



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/dschribs/Autopia/2000Grit.jpg



After Megs105 and an orange LC Pad:



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/dschribs/Autopia/After105.jpg



Finished off with Megs 205 on a white LC polishing pad followed by Poli-seal:



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/dschribs/Autopia/Afer1.jpg



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/dschribs/Autopia/After2.jpg





FINAL Before & after:



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/dschribs/Autopia/Before2.jpg





http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/dschribs/Autopia/Afer1.jpg





If the rest of the car turns out half that good I`ll be happy!
imported_pdsterns
12-04-2011, 05:21 PM
Great work, how long did it all take?
Legacy
12-04-2011, 05:26 PM
Nice job. Did you need 205 to finish?
dschribs
12-04-2011, 05:36 PM
Great work, how long did it all take?



About 1/2 hour per head light. Went pretty quick after the initial wet sanding step.




Nice job. Did you need 205 to finish?



Probably not, but I wanted to see if it made any difference with a less aggressive polishing step. I think it did make a slight improvement in final clarity.
wascallyrabbit
12-04-2011, 05:55 PM
what are you using for uv protection?
imported_pdsterns
12-05-2011, 08:24 PM
Well you gave me some inspiration into clearing up my Honda CRV headlights. They were not nearly as bad as yours and I only had 1500 wet and dry on the shelf. Ten minutes on each headlight and some fine polish with an orange pad and they came out great, I say overall very easy to do. Thanks Schribs