I’m going to take another try at restoring the headlights on my 2008 Suburban. The kit I used was a bit too aggressive and I was unable to get some of the scratches smoothed out. Does someone have a favorite grit combination or perhaps a certain kit on the softer plastic they want to recommend? Thanks.
Sanding discs or kits for Chevy GMT 900 headlights 2007-2013
- Thread starter Snagglefoot
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In the shop I do 400, 800, 1200, 1500 then 2000 and finish with rubbing compound then polishing compound.
I just had my accord done- for the effort and cost, I had a shop do it $100cdn. Mainly for the good clear they use which should last some years.
600-800 grit then 1200 or 1500 then something very fine like 2000 or even 3000 - all wet sand. If they aren't heavily oxidized, you can really skip the 600-800. If it's the scratches you are worried about mainly, I'd just go longer with 1200-1500 and avoid using 600-800 again. 1200 will get it done quick, 1500 will take bit longer but the 2000-3000, you won't have to work as hard.
4-8-12-15-2k is a lot unless you are dealing with like thick toenail fungus colored oxidation. Just my opinion, there isn't enough of a difference to make a difference by using both 12 and 15, and both 4 and 8 are intensely aggressive, so why use both?
4-8-12-15-2k is a lot unless you are dealing with like thick toenail fungus colored oxidation. Just my opinion, there isn't enough of a difference to make a difference by using both 12 and 15, and both 4 and 8 are intensely aggressive, so why use both?
"(T)hick toenail fungus colored oxidation" is very descriptive - I won't be able to unsee this the next time I see a UV-damaged lens.
