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I was going to fix a "headlight haze" problem on a 99 VW Bug. I'm not much on kits, would prefer to start with a base 500 grit wet, 700-800 wet then a 1000 wet sand, my question is which polish to use? What has anybody been using that actually seems to "work", I know all "work" but who has found which brand/polish to be more effective?
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Meguiers plast-x. I'd ramp it up to 1400-2000 with the grit
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I've gotten pretty decent results with PlastX on a heavy cutting buffer pad. I can bet it would be great with sandpaper too.
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All my polishing has been by hand, so yes any sort of mechanical assistance will give it that little extra glint.....Dammit I need new headlight bulbs and a polish lol
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Just remember that with sanding you will probably be removing the UV protection, so you'll have to religiously keep them waxed or they will haze again quickly.
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Hobby store for the ultra-fine sandpapers in the 2000 - 3000 range.
Mothers Mini Power Ball for rubbing & polishing compounds.
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Mad Myche wrote:Hobby store for the ultra-fine sandpapers in the 2000 - 3000 range.
Mothers Mini Power Ball for rubbing & polishing compounds.


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I had good luck using 1000, 1500 & 2000 grit paper, then using my polisher and pads, but a powerball and some Plast-X will do the second part well also. Be sure to use a good wax/sealant on them to keep them nice for a long time.
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Thanks guys for the advice! :beerchug:
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Go to Autogeek and do a search for spar urethane. I need to polish mine some more. I might try this technique if they don't come out good enough.
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1oldman wrote:
Mad Myche wrote:Hobby store for the ultra-fine sandpapers in the 2000 - 3000 range.
Mothers Mini Power Ball for rubbing & polishing compounds.


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I third it.
But I also used Turtlewax lens polish kit that worked..
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Toothpaste is pretty good too.... lol
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nos4blood70 wrote:Toothpaste is pretty good too.... lol

:laughing3: Carl, you so silly lol.
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RogueSSEi wrote:
nos4blood70 wrote:Toothpaste is pretty good too.... lol

:laughing3: Carl, you so silly lol.


Its true. Toothpaste is gritty(ish).
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01bonneSC wrote:
RogueSSEi wrote:
nos4blood70 wrote:Toothpaste is pretty good too.... lol

:laughing3: Carl, you so silly lol.


Its true. Toothpaste is gritty(ish).


lol...any particular brand
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01bonneSC wrote:
RogueSSEi wrote:
nos4blood70 wrote:Toothpaste is pretty good too.... lol

:laughing3: Carl, you so silly lol.


Its true. Toothpaste is gritty(ish).


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xrob wrote:lol...any particular brand

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:laughing3:
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does this mean rubbing compound works good on teeth?
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I don't think I would volunteer to test that one...
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