Detailed Process of Wetsanding Headlights (pics)

zinc02GT · October 1st, 2009, 07:54 PM

$40 and it's a done deal. I'm running real low on my #3 polish and to do it, I may need to get a new bottle.

NorCalWhtHrse · October 1st, 2009, 08:07 PM

$30 And I Pay For Shipping There And Back

mustanginky · October 1st, 2009, 10:31 PM

good mine are about done, i just need to clear em then!!!

NorCalWhtHrse · October 2nd, 2009, 01:41 PM

I will actually have 2 sets for you to refinish if you can do them for $30...

zinc02GT · October 3rd, 2009, 03:49 AM

$30 for both?? No way homie. Sorry, I work for cheap but not that cheap. I understand that I could get away with reusing the same sandpaper, but why half ass it? The polishes that I use are not 'cheap' either. $16 a bottle adds up fast... And besides, there has to be some means of a profit margin. Work with me here. I could see doing one set for $30, but no lower. Remember also that I have to buy clearcoat ($7), sandpaper ($12), and now a new bottle of #3 polish ($16) , as well as a new orange pad ($8). My taillight fiasco ruined one of my orange pads... That in itself is what, $42? If I did 2 sets I'd only make $18 profit with working a total of probably 6-8 hours. $3-2 an hour doesn't seem appealing if you ask me...

NorCalWhtHrse · October 3rd, 2009, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

$30 for both?? No way homie. Sorry, I work for cheap but not that cheap. I understand that I could get away with reusing the same sandpaper, but why half ass it? The polishes that I use are not 'cheap' either. $16 a bottle adds up fast... And besides, there has to be some means of a profit margin. Work with me here. I could see doing one set for $30, but no lower. Remember also that I have to buy clearcoat ($7), sandpaper ($12), and now a new bottle of #3 polish ($16) , as well as a new orange pad ($8). My taillight fiasco ruined one of my orange pads... That in itself is what, $42? If I did 2 sets I'd only make $18 profit with working a total of probably 6-8 hours. $3-2 an hour doesn't seem appealing if you ask me...

no no not 2 set for $30 lol...

$60 for the two is what i meant... well i guess $40 is reasonable... (per set)

mustanginky · October 4th, 2009, 08:55 PM

it took me about 3 hours of work for my headlights or so and i havent even re-cleared them.

zinc02GT · October 6th, 2009, 02:27 AM

Lol

Socal ill do them for that. Later today ill try to get on my desk top and get your info and all that good stuff.

NorCalWhtHrse · October 8th, 2009, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

Lol

Socal ill do them for that. Later today ill try to get on my desk top and get your info and all that good stuff.

NOR cal

ok

shoot me a pm

WabashaCobra99 · August 3rd, 2010, 11:45 PM

I had to get mine polished in a hurry because I forgot I had an appointment to get 3M rock guard applied to the hood and headlights tomorrow. It was too late to go find clearcoat so I tried to polish the plastic the best I could.

3K grit wetsanding removed the chips in about 5 minutes. It took another 5-10 minutes with my PC7424XP and my finest XMT polish to get it looking damn nice. I can still see fine sanding scratches if I really look in the right light, but I'm amazed at what little was left with just the 3K sandpaper and finest polish.

dannyboy281 · August 6th, 2010, 05:31 AM

^ Glad your procedure worked out for for you man. So you ended up getting the XMT line of polishes how do you like them I here they are a great beginners line?

WabashaCobra99 · August 6th, 2010, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by dannyboy281

^ Glad your procedure worked out for for you man. So you ended up getting the XMT line of polishes how do you like them I here they are a great beginners line?

I think they're great, but I don't have much to compare them to yet. Previously all my polishing was done painstakingly by hand with Turtle Wax polishing compound and an old T-shirt. Hoping to try out some other stuff when the XMT runs out.

dannyboy281 · August 7th, 2010, 05:09 AM

Once you get a chance to get on some Meguiars M015 & M205 you will love it i guarantee it. I forgot what are you using as a polisher?

October 1st, 2009, 08:07 PM	#22
NorCalWhtHrse Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 2,594 iTrader: 0 reviews	$30 And I Pay For Shipping There And Back __________________

October 1st, 2009, 10:31 PM	#23
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 3,982 iTrader: 2 reviews	good mine are about done, i just need to clear em then!!! __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

October 2nd, 2009, 01:41 PM	#24
NorCalWhtHrse Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang V6 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 2,594 iTrader: 0 reviews	I will actually have 2 sets for you to refinish if you can do them for $30... __________________

October 4th, 2009, 08:55 PM	#27
mustanginky MM Fanatic 2000 gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La grange, KY Posts: 3,982 iTrader: 2 reviews	it took me about 3 hours of work for my headlights or so and i havent even re-cleared them. __________________ Procharged 2000 5 Speed BAB GT, built motor, blower cams, speedy dyno tune 412 hp, 450 rw tq HARDCORE CREW BRIGHT ATLANTIC BLUE CREW #1 MEMBER

August 3rd, 2010, 11:45 PM	#30
WabashaCobra99 Premium Member 1999 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Plainview, Minnesota Posts: 760 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had to get mine polished in a hurry because I forgot I had an appointment to get 3M rock guard applied to the hood and headlights tomorrow. It was too late to go find clearcoat so I tried to polish the plastic the best I could. 3K grit wetsanding removed the chips in about 5 minutes. It took another 5-10 minutes with my PC7424XP and my finest XMT polish to get it looking damn nice. I can still see fine sanding scratches if I really look in the right light, but I'm amazed at what little was left with just the 3K sandpaper and finest polish. __________________ MM Cobra Club Member #97 MM's Resident Toy Maker Minnesota!

October 1st, 2009, 07:54 PM	#21
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,346 iTrader: 1 reviews	$40 and it's a done deal. I'm running real low on my #3 polish and to do it, I may need to get a new bottle.

October 3rd, 2009, 03:49 AM	#25
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,346 iTrader: 1 reviews	$30 for both?? No way homie. Sorry, I work for cheap but not that cheap. I understand that I could get away with reusing the same sandpaper, but why half ass it? The polishes that I use are not 'cheap' either. $16 a bottle adds up fast... And besides, there has to be some means of a profit margin. Work with me here. I could see doing one set for $30, but no lower. Remember also that I have to buy clearcoat ($7), sandpaper ($12), and now a new bottle of #3 polish ($16) , as well as a new orange pad ($8). My taillight fiasco ruined one of my orange pads... That in itself is what, $42? If I did 2 sets I'd only make $18 profit with working a total of probably 6-8 hours. $3-2 an hour doesn't seem appealing if you ask me...

October 6th, 2009, 02:27 AM	#28
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,346 iTrader: 1 reviews	Lol Socal ill do them for that. Later today ill try to get on my desk top and get your info and all that good stuff.

August 6th, 2010, 05:31 AM	#31
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 4,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,423 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ Glad your procedure worked out for for you man. So you ended up getting the XMT line of polishes how do you like them I here they are a great beginners line? __________________ FS: Mach 1 OEM Wheels 3K miles with NEW Nitto 555's 275/40/17's PM me http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...555s-rear.html

August 7th, 2010, 05:09 AM	#33
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 4,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,423 iTrader: 0 reviews	Once you get a chance to get on some Meguiars M015 & M205 you will love it i guarantee it. I forgot what are you using as a polisher? __________________ FS: Mach 1 OEM Wheels 3K miles with NEW Nitto 555's 275/40/17's PM me http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...555s-rear.html

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