what discs can i use to polish a car headlamp for this tool? Something like 4000/ 6000 grit?
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I've only seen headlamp kits come made for power drills. That does not mean they don't exist for sanders.
1363167
Great question and I myself am looking for a product that can improve the visibility of my windshield. 3M makes a windshield product called 3M 08580 Windshield Repair Kit and if I were you, thats where I would start. I don't know if I would use the headlight restore kit on a windshield due to the glossiness of the windshield. I feel the sanding might mess up that gloss, and you wouldn't want to make your windshield worse.
1318136
I try a lambswool bonnet to polish and it is good idea at the low speed. I hope this answer will help . Jacques
1809674
Yes, there are four stages of polishing. First three involve ever-finer sandpaper. The fourth involves a cream polish. I have a Honda Odyssey, with huge plastic headlights, and the process took me 45 minutes. Here is a video explaining the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvdiiXfvkD8
2178462
I think the grit is about 320. But since this is used to fix and polish your other stones, not sure it matters so much. I have this, works great on my fine grit stones!
2224442
I got the 39045 kit and it has an extreme amount of protectant lol. I had enough that after i used the kit i wanted it smoother and i went and got a big 3000 grit pad from autozone for like 5-6bucks and did 2 really good layerings of the protectant. I definately suggest getting another 3000 grit or 5000 grit pad with the kit and use the extra pad after the kit.
1426201
you can use it on head lights and it works as good as the restorers . You will need to do some hard strokes and repeat a few times to get a good shine but it works great!
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You'll still want to do the whole headlight for uniformity. Obviously, you'll want to pay more attention to the more damaged areas. I would highly recommend watching the Youtube videos for the product, so that you don't panic once you start using it. Initially, it makes the headlights look worse. Be aware, it is quite labor intensive, and takes about an hour if you do it correctly. I would highly recommend a corded drill, as I burned through 2 cordless batteries while doing this. I wish I could include my photos with this response. If you follow the instructions, you will be very happy with the results. You'll still want to do the whole headlight for uniformity. Obviously, you'll want to pay more attention to the more damaged areas. I would highly recommend watching the Youtube videos for the product, so that you don't panic once you start using it. Initially, it makes the headlights look worse. Be aware, it is quite labor intensive, and takes about an hour if you do it correctly. I would highly recommend a corded drill, as I burned through 2 cordless batteries while doing this. I wish I could include my photos with this response. If you follow the instructions, you will be very happy with... » Read More You'll still want to do the whole headlight for uniformity. Obviously, you'll want to pay more attention to the more damaged areas. I would highly recommend watching the Youtube videos for the product, so that you don't panic once you start using it. Initially, it makes the headlights look worse. Be aware, it is quite labor intensive, and takes about an hour if you do it correctly. I would highly recommend a corded drill, as I burned through 2 cordless batteries while doing this. I wish I could include my photos with this response. If you follow the instructions, you will be very happy with the results. « Show Less
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I bought some eBay led headlights that were rated at 150w. The results were not good. Put an HID kit in there instead and it was easily 3 times bbrighter , however the spread is horrible but I have yet to try to aim the headlights. I think that a stock halogen bulb with high output might give you the best balance. Best of luck. I don't regret the hids though, serious upgrade
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The kit comes with the 1000 unigrit sanding disc (foam finishing disc), 3000 unigrit sanding disc (foam finishing disc), a unigrit hand pad, drill-operated easy-buff pad, PlastX supreme shine MF towel and 4oz headlight and plastic restorer solution. I just used my own drill gun to help the polishing.
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It is designed for 1 set of headlights. You end up with extra liquid but go through the sandpaper. There are 3 or 4 levels of grit on the sandpaper they give to be used at different times. If you have the right grit varieties and can cut your own sandpaper circles you could do another car or two.
1838328
not sure what you should use...as I use the 60 grit for my labs which is enough.I would just use the same but the slower setting...
1445837
i have used a couple of different types of sanding discs on mine and they all work well. I have not tried the polishing discs. The bottom is a Velcro type material that sticks to a lot of things.
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I used it on my new car headlights no problem; also used a "restore headlight" kit from seen on tv or "renew" not sure of brand but you use various grades of sand paper & using gloves apply a ketone :sweet smelling liquid which clearifies the clear plastic of the light- You have to be sure its dry - no water and no oil so wash well let dry well and cover for overnight setting( BUT SURE YOU TENT UP THE COVER SO IT DOES NOT TOUCH THE HEADLIGHT I USED NEWSPAPER DO NOT USE PLASTIC!!!. I then used the 3M 39030 as a sealer because the directions call for you to apply a wax to seal after you are done. It works - gets rid of you "headlight cataracts" anyway. Last for "a lifetime" of about one year then have to repeat. Did this on my '99 Camry; 04 Camry & 08 Prius. Hope this helps.
1858314
Never have used for such. Many specific kits exist, but have know many to use a grainy toothpaste and light buffer for headlight cleaning.
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Carolyn You just use just the diamond pads. Polish powders will gum. 3000 grit will get you a good shine. I'm a bit of an over achiever and put as high as 8500 to 10,000 on a marble eased edge.
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That's what I used too - works perfect. Just be careful not to scratch the paint around the headlight.