#80 and #9 on cloudy headlights?

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strat81

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My wife's 2001 CR-V have some of those hazy, cloudy headlights.



After a long search here, it seems that there are just as many techniques as there are people. Wetsanding, SSR 2 & 3, PlastX, #10 & #17, ATF (!!??), 7424, orbital, hand, you name it.



I saw several posts mention SSR and at least one mentioned #83. I don't have either of those products, but I do have a 7424 and some #80 Speed Glaze and #9 Swirl Remover.



Do you think I'll get some satisfaction out of those with a manual application? I'd top them off with Plexus.





ETA - See results below.
 
As with anything, getting correction manually will take a lot of work. I generally use whatever polish I'm using on the rest of the car on the headlights; I think you'll get some improvement with the #80.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
As with anything, getting correction manually will take a lot of work. I generally use whatever polish I'm using on the rest of the car on the headlights; I think you'll get some improvement with the #80.
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yea, #80 may do a little bit.

Heres what I do:

M105 (you need this stuff anyway its AMAZING!) on a 4" yellow LC cutting pad, repeat untill about 75% improvement is seen

PlastiX (avalable otc and not to expencive, lots of uses too) on a white LC pad to finish.

libraly spray 303* on the lense and let dry, spray again and wipe driy immediatly.

reapply 303 about every 2nd wash to prevent future oxidation and yellowing.



Plexus is good too, however it says nothing about UV protection so I prefer 303.
 
The reason I'm asking about manual is I only have large (6"?) pads for my 7424. I live in BFE and the local NAPA doesn't carry much in terms of detailing supplies so I'm hoping to avoid having stuff shipped.
 
IMO a 6" pad/#80 combo via PC will be too gentle, but hey, I suppose some headlights are softer than others.



Some manufacturers sell "headlight restoration" kits, maybe you could find one of those.
 
Have you looked for one of the automotive paint stores - they usually have Megs - 85-84 - either would be good. Sorry to say, but you really need to get the small backing plate and 4" pads for your PC. It made all the difference in the world for me - and a lot of on line stores are have Labor Day sales.
 
Well, I took a combination approach. I got the Meguiar's kit since it contained PlastX, a wool (?) pad (3"-4"), and a MF (can never have too many).



Here are some pics:



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On the driver's side, I used PlastX, AIO, and Plexus.



On the passenger's side, I used #80, #9, AIO, and Plexus.



IMO, the results are very similar. After seeing the results, I think something a bit coarser (such as #105 recommended above) might make a better start.



I burned through two cordless drill batteries and finally dragged out the extension cord and DeWalt corded drill. It took multiple applications of both PlastX and #80 to get most of mung off. The lights do not look brand new, but are markedly better.
 
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