MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: joshbbk on September 30, 2014, 07:12:36 pm
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meaning to put this on here just a before and after. for the price it is does exactly what it says on the tin, :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fhh254%2Fjosh_dc_2008%2FIMG_4468.jpg&hash=80315471be5960e162e080c3d4d50422293fda79)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fhh254%2Fjosh_dc_2008%2FIMG_4471.jpg&hash=dd2b6849944f531ae30bb4ada85f314cbbe4a3f0)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fhh254%2Fjosh_dc_2008%2FIMG_4470.jpg&hash=ea0cea398d84a6bd3a4bc71ab84059c37a80ccd7)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fhh254%2Fjosh_dc_2008%2FIMG_4472.jpg&hash=3379c4c654ab7df3b05c9107218cab09eef6629b)
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Was that by hand or drill / da / rotary? Looks well.
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Just a drill nothing to fancy! Yes was pleased with the results like new again
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Just a drill nothing to fancy! Yes was pleased with the results like new again
how much was the kit?
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...and do we have a link to said kit? :notworthy:
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well done looks new !!!
did same with mine wet n dry then d/a
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well done looks new !!!
did same with mine wet n dry then d/a
What grade was the wet n dry you used? Plus how do you polish it up after the wet n dry?
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I have two of those kits. Used on my wife's car, no need on mine as it is always garaged, and my father's car. My neighbor now has it, and my drill, to work on her Mustang's HL's. It gets used...I just wish I could get replacement consumables rather than having to buy a full kit in order to have new sanding discs for it.
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Ordered one from the bay yesterday £16.95 delivered :)
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well done looks new !!!
did same with mine wet n dry then d/a
What grade was the wet n dry you used? Plus how do you polish it up after the wet n dry?
This is a good thorough how to guide on wet sanding the headlights :happy2:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,26433.0.html
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well done looks new !!!
did same with mine wet n dry then d/a
What grade was the wet n dry you used? Plus how do you polish it up after the wet n dry?
I recommend 3000grit.
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The kit comes with a 1000 grit but i done two cars with the kit so cant complain :happy2:
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Cheers for the replies and the link to the thread, I'll be gathering up some wet n dry soon to tackle mine :happy2:
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Cheers for the replies and the link to the thread, I'll be gathering up some wet n dry soon to tackle mine :happy2:
let us know how you get on, very daunting doing this
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Before
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss228%2Fbroomy25smf%2Frightbefore.png&hash=58045208d14dbb24824034d9ee3141d44771a5b0)
Sanded
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss228%2Fbroomy25smf%2Fsanded.png&hash=35891c1a2bcae8ef95403f8d7bfd557398b07a80)
Wet polished
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss228%2Fbroomy25smf%2Fwhitesponge.png&hash=893e720166d5747485cc708c4dfcc153743f01ae)
Done
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss228%2Fbroomy25smf%2Frestored.jpg&hash=4fd08dae0db8c8f249ba086584bf78ba3080fbb9)
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Nice work :happy2:
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used this last week cant fault it!! look new again!
and only cost £17 off ebay :)
would recommend but you need a electric drill!
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When this is done right it really does restore them to new!
I've been restoring plastic headlamps for years like this.
If anyone's my neck of the woods (doncaster) I'll do them for a small fee :)
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Just ordered myself one of these kits, £16.80 delivered!
Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Headlight-Lens-Restoration-Kit-/161422282013?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2595848d1d
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I think I will be ordering some too, had my first real night time drive last night and my headlights are awful.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-Headlight-Restoration-Discoloured-Headlights/dp/B0078IHJ1K/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1VCKAHWS3MSWQ
I think it's a combination of seriously bad lenses and bulbs.
One question though - what can we apply after restoring the headlight? (like some time of wax sealant/top coat)
Thanks