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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?

Meguiers plast-x. I'd ramp it up to 1400-2000 with the grit

I've gotten pretty decent results with PlastX on a heavy cutting buffer pad. I can bet it would be great with sandpaper too.

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

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.

Hobby store for the ultra-fine sandpapers in the 2000 - 3000 range.
Mothers Mini Power Ball for rubbing & polishing compounds.

Mad Myche wrote:Hobby store for the ultra-fine sandpapers in the 2000 - 3000 range.
Mothers Mini Power Ball for rubbing & polishing compounds.

I second this as this is what I've done. - BC

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.

Thanks guys for the advice!

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.

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.

I second this as this is what I've done. - BC

I third it.
But I also used Turtlewax lens polish kit that worked..

Toothpaste is pretty good too.... lol

nos4blood70 wrote:Toothpaste is pretty good too.... lol

Carl, you so silly lol.

RogueSSEi wrote:

nos4blood70 wrote:Toothpaste is pretty good too.... lol

Carl, you so silly lol.

Its true. Toothpaste is gritty(ish).

01bonneSC wrote:

RogueSSEi wrote:

nos4blood70 wrote:Toothpaste is pretty good too.... lol

Carl, you so silly lol.

Its true. Toothpaste is gritty(ish).

lol...any particular brand

01bonneSC wrote:

RogueSSEi wrote:

nos4blood70 wrote:Toothpaste is pretty good too.... lol

Carl, you so silly lol.

Its true. Toothpaste is gritty(ish).

Good for CDs (& DVDs) too!

xrob wrote:lol...any particular brand

Crest... 9 out of 10 Dentist recommend

does this mean rubbing compound works good on teeth?

I don't think I would volunteer to test that one...