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02-07-2009, 09:50 PM | #1 |
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How To: Remove eyelids/clean headlights
Well since I got my bugeye yesterday, I did my first "mod" if you will. It came with eyelids...
The guy I bought it from said it was like this when he bought it. Well the Einstein owner that had them put on, had them painted with WRB paint. Well if anyone else runs into this problem, I figured I'd write up my solution. They have to be wetsanded off, there is no other way around it. The headlights were hazed as it is, so I wanted to restore them anyways. Enough with the background... Tools: -Masking or painters tape (good quality) -Dishsoap -Hose or some other means of washing in between sandings -3M wettodry imperial sandpaper (Autozone or Advanced should have it) -350(only if you are removing eyelids), 800, 1000, 2000 grit (They make packages with 350, 600, 800, I believe) Do not skimp, on 350 if removing eyelids. Otherwise just get one package of each and you'll be fine -Soft foam applicator, I used a leftover one from my ICE liquid clay bar that I don't use anymore -Terrycloth, or microfiber towel -Some serious patience and a good "wax on, wax off" arm -Bucket -Plastx, or whatever you preffer. Haven't tried anything else, but worked well
And after the 1000 grit 2000 After first coat of Plastx And this is just to show you how much better they really are This was my first attempt at EVER wetsanding, and I think it went pretty well. I haven't waxed yet (ran out of daylight, sanding those off took quite some time). I will update with pictures of after the wax. This will work for any lights you have. They aren't perfect, but 100x better than they were. I'm sure if you spend more time that I did, and are more meticulous yours will look brand new, also if you can get some 2500. I am very happy with how they turned out, and I hope this helps any of those who are on the fence about doing this.
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02-07-2009, 09:53 PM | #2 |
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Looks good and sweet write up!
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02-07-2009, 10:00 PM | #3 |
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Haha, thanks I expected a totally different first reply. You sir...have made my day. I'm not sure if anyone else will ever have this issue, but I didn't find a lot of step by step on how to wetsand so I just wrote one up. Time for me to be giving back to all those who have helped me with write ups.
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02-07-2009, 10:17 PM | #4 |
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nice turnout
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02-07-2009, 11:47 PM | #5 |
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great write up. i was planning on doing this tomorrow...now i know how!!
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02-08-2009, 01:13 AM | #6 |
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Good glad I could help. Post em up when your done. Or anything else you find helpful. I won't be trolling around tomorrow I got a game at 1 so I'll be busy from 11 till 3:30 or so. So I guess you're on your own, but shoot me a PM if you need anything and I'll try and get to it as soon as I can.
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02-08-2009, 01:38 AM | #7 |
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I had to do this a few days ago altho I was doing it to get rid of rock chips and hazing. You must have been there forever with that plastx!! I used 800 grit then 1500, always use a backing pad. I then used a 3 step polishiing system with a makita polisher. Wool pad with cutting compound, wool pad with 1500 polish then foam pad and swirl remover. Took about 15 minutes per light and came out like glass! Good write up!
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