Make It Shine: RSX Headlight Reconditioning

kaval

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Did these headlights a few weeks ago for a member on a local car forum.



This one was already sanded, but to rule out any defects remaining, I sanded away with 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500.



Compounded with M105 on PFW, followed by SIP on PFW, PowerFinish on Black Pad, 106FF Blue pad, sealed with 476S, and 2 coats of opti-seal 12 hours apart.



Passenger side:



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After sanding, I lathered the lights in soap & water to make sure that nothing would interfere with the compounding.



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After:

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Driver side:

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Sanded all defects with 1000grit, then sanded the entire lens with 1500 grit.

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Once again, lathered the lens, and sprayed it clean with water. Dried with a microfiber.

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After:

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Thanks for looking!



Kaval
 
Awesome job, Kaval! I've got a full detail and headlight restoration coming up on a Micra... I'll be sure to post the outcome!
 
You have encouraged all of us to clean up our headlights :xyxthumbs.

You did an awesome job on the lights, they look new.
 
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