To sand or not to sand headlights

**rlmccarty2000** · 04-19-2018, 07:42 PM

I’ve been using Megs microfiber cutting pads with CGs V32 (bought it before I knew it was terrible) on my Rupes mini. I get nice clear lenses on my old Mazda truck without sanding. I’ve got some Megs headlight clearcoat that I’m going to try out soon. I used some leftover CQuartz the first time and got about 6 months use out of it. I’m hoping for 12 months from the Megs headlight clearcoat. I should probably just buy new headlights but I’m cheap. Lol.

**sanguissaevus** · 04-19-2018, 08:48 PM

Wow! Bunch of replies since I last checked. Lots o good info. Thanks. Yall have convinced me just a compound is good to go. I just wanted to be sure I wasnt crazy because if enough people say you are you then start to believe it. I read and watched so many how tos on this amd all said to sand so I thought i must be missing something. I like the results so im stickn to it. Im sure it is needed in more extreme cases but not this one.

Ive used opti lens thus far but all reports say it only lasts a year (i havent been able to testify to that cause i keep selling the cars too quick to find out its longevity). I watched some vid where a guy used Rust-Oleum 249117 Painter`s Touch Multi Purpose Spray Paint, 12-Ounce, Clear, and was curious to try it. He mentioned it orange peals so Id have to knock it down probably if i tried this. Anyone tried this? Is it foolish? I havent tried any of these "ceramic" coats. They sound like opti lens.

**Accumulator** · 04-20-2018, 12:37 PM

FWIW, I can`t recall *ever* thinking anything made by Rustoleum was All That. I wonder how the UV protection of KBS`s Diamond Finish Clear is....I don`t know but stuff like that is in a whole `nother league than Rustoleum IMO.

**Dan** · 04-30-2018, 05:57 PM

Most of the clear consumer grade spray paints yellow pretty bad if outdoors 24x7. If someone knows of one that doesn`t, bring it on!

**GearHead_1** · 04-30-2018, 06:20 PM

This product is one I’d like to see some reviews on.

https://www.autogeek.net/griots-gara...storation.html

**Stokdgs** · 04-30-2018, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by GearHead_1

This product is one I’d like to see some reviews on.

https://www.autogeek.net/griots-gara...storation.html

Is it just me, or does the finished headlight not look so great ???

It`s not as clear as when polished with compound and polish..

Kind of reminds me of that late night infomercial where they just spray a clear oil on frosted lights and they immediately look better...

DanF

**GearHead_1** · 05-01-2018, 09:49 AM

Thought the same thing. Not a good example for their product. I’m interested in the sealant however and wonder if anyone has had decent results.

**Accumulator** · 05-01-2018, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Stokdgs

Is it just me, or does the finished headlight not look so great ???

It`s not as clear as when polished with compound and polish..

When it comes to automotive stuff like paint/plastic/etc., I wouldn`t be sanding without subsequent refining.

And when an advertisement`s picture on the internet looks less-than-swell, IMO that`s a huge clue since stuff that does look great could be awful IRL.