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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Aas on November 25, 2012, 03:53:36 pm

Title: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Aas on November 25, 2012, 03:53:36 pm
As above I used this today on our mk5 as the head lights were terrible! And this kit has brought the headlight back to life and makes the car look 100 times better! I looked at the YouTube video for a guide and I followed that but would recommend wetting the headlights during all stages as it works much better and is easier and doesnt clog the pads as much  :driver:

Before  :surprised:
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During

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After  :jumpmove:


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Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Lone_Par on November 25, 2012, 03:54:21 pm
Cracking results. How long did it take mate?
Title: Re: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Breamy1990 on November 25, 2012, 03:55:33 pm
Were was the kit purchased from? As my headlights are atrocious & could do with a restoration

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Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Aas on November 25, 2012, 04:00:02 pm
If you wet it at all stages you could probably do a headlight an hr, I got the kit from elite car care, but they are one eBay too
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: swgti on November 25, 2012, 04:46:45 pm
Excellent stuff, going to buy myself one of those after Xmas, great to see the results!
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Starshaped on November 25, 2012, 05:30:27 pm
Great job you have done on them,this is another product i know of that might be of use

http://www.innotecworld.com/products/primers-coatings-paints.php?productid=253
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Aas on November 25, 2012, 05:38:39 pm
I can't see that restoring headlights that were as bad as mine, it might be good to put on them now to protect them though. I have given them a coat of collinite for now
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Starshaped on November 25, 2012, 05:47:38 pm
Yes sorry you have to restore them first then put that on after to protect the,there is a video on youtube of them doing it.
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: MC71 on November 25, 2012, 07:26:04 pm
Brilliant guide on here for Wet Sading Neadlights on the forum.....

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,26433.0.html
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Aas on November 25, 2012, 07:46:04 pm
Yeah I was going to follow that guide but this 3m kit is much easier and quicker , with the same result, just cost £25 for the kit
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Danielmoore on November 25, 2012, 07:46:40 pm
that looks 10 times better might have to have a look in to that
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: MC71 on November 25, 2012, 07:58:16 pm
Yeah I was going to follow that guide but this 3m kit is much easier and quicker , with the same result, just cost £25 for the kit

You've achieved great results with that kit.  I've a spare old headlight, so will give that stuff a try next week then onto the main headlights afterwards.

:happy2:
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: gazbutS3 on November 25, 2012, 08:01:30 pm
Spooky, did my 10 year old bora's headlights with this kit yesterday as the mot guy said he would fail it next time due to the headlight lenses, and got the same results, should have took some before and after pics, it has improved the light output dramatically  :happy2:
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: GTI-Ross on November 25, 2012, 09:11:01 pm
does it work well on the rears as well?
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Aas on November 25, 2012, 09:22:02 pm
Can't see why not
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: gazbutS3 on November 25, 2012, 09:26:05 pm
does it work well on the rears as well?

Yes
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: JigBake on December 02, 2012, 05:00:45 pm
I read this topic last week and thought that I would give it a go due to excessive stone chips and a couple of minor scratches. I can also confirm that the results are very suprising, and my headlights are like new. I am really happy with the results of the 3M kit and would recommend it. I payed £20, and its worth every penny.
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: RENNTAG on December 02, 2012, 05:05:50 pm
Nice work i have this kit sitting in my bedroom but have not got round to doing it yet lol.

Seeing your results makes me want to go do it now. Have to wait for next weekend i think.
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: galaxie500 on December 02, 2012, 05:28:17 pm
Apologies to anyone who sells the Headlight restoration kits but going through the grades of Wet & Dry and keeping the surface of the headlamp (or rear lamp) wet with a soapy solution.  Patience and elbow grease is all!!  I've done a few sets of lamps now:
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After: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fbb464%2Fgalaxie5004%2Fphoto2-3.jpg&hash=fb33a0ae0a2da26cbeaef97e56747c412b83e71a)

The aforementioned 'How To' is a perfect guide.
Good luck
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Max99 on December 11, 2012, 05:59:16 pm
Bought the 3M kit and got it through the post today.... question though the only drill we own is one for the mains, I can use an extension cable, but my issue is i'm not sure if the drill is too powerful , drill we have is this one http://goo.gl/X5ZFm  Anyone any idea if this is okay or not... any recommendations for cheap one that would be right
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Aas on December 11, 2012, 08:08:22 pm
Bought the 3M kit and got it through the post today.... question though the only drill we own is one for the mains, I can use an extension cable, but my issue is i'm not sure if the drill is too powerful , drill we have is this one http://goo.gl/X5ZFm  Anyone any idea if this is okay or not... any recommendations for cheap one that would be right

Looks likes it's got variable speed just put it on the slowest setting  :happy2:
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: JigBake on December 11, 2012, 08:09:47 pm
It should be ok because it has variable speed. To be sure though, watch the DIY video and try and match your speed to that in the video.

http://www.3mselect.co.uk/p-2639-3m-headlight-restoration-kit.aspx

Cheers.
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: S2 Ant on December 11, 2012, 09:13:16 pm
Mate of mine just uses t cut and that works just as well
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: swgti on December 12, 2012, 08:48:06 am
Mine are way beyond T-cut, I've been using Autosol on them for a while which has improved a little but that's stopped working now so I'll be using one of these kits shortly.
Title: Re: 3m headlight restoration kit
Post by: Nick78 on December 12, 2012, 01:17:24 pm
Great results there, i bet it's like having new headlights when you drive at night now  :grin: