1000 - 1500 grit

scale · 09-13-2002, 08:20 AM

i have read some posts about cleaning up yellowing headlights by using 1000 or 1500 grit sand paper on them (wet sanding) and then taking some mothers aluminum polish and going over them really hard and they will look like new again.

Has anyone tried this?

i have also heard that if you use a quick detailing spray that has uv protectant in it you can put that on there when you are finished to prevent them from yellowing again.

Where the heck can a guy get some 1000 or 1500 grit sand paper? I have only been able to find 600 grit at any stores.

Forcedpower · 09-13-2002, 08:30 AM

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Originally posted by scale
Where the heck can a guy get some 1000 or 1500 grit sand paper? I have only been able to find 600 grit at any stores.

I got my 1000 & 1500 at Wal-mart. They have a auto section with paint bondo and all. That is where I got mine too. AUto zone also has it.

scale · 09-13-2002, 08:32 AM

ill give that a shot. i have to run up there to get a siphon for my gear oil anyway.

thanks

HiFlow5 0 · 09-13-2002, 01:51 PM

I did this to my head lights not too long ago. Actually I would use 2000 grit wet dry sand paper. It will smooth out the headlight better and less chance of visible scratches. Of course you need to do this wet to prevent gouging. Mothers makes a plastic polish, this stuff works wonders! Buff the head light out with the mothers plastic polish on a dry rag and you end results will look great! Below are pics of my GT's headlights when I finished next to my LX's and you can see a tremendous difference.

09-13-2002, 08:20 AM	#1
scale Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 158	1000 - 1500 grit i have read some posts about cleaning up yellowing headlights by using 1000 or 1500 grit sand paper on them (wet sanding) and then taking some mothers aluminum polish and going over them really hard and they will look like new again. Has anyone tried this? i have also heard that if you use a quick detailing spray that has uv protectant in it you can put that on there when you are finished to prevent them from yellowing again. Where the heck can a guy get some 1000 or 1500 grit sand paper? I have only been able to find 600 grit at any stores. __________________ 1991 LX coupe,AOD, red, 80k, K&N, MAC cat back, MAC off-road X, Autometer Gauges, BBK Ceramic unequals, fully polished upper intake, fuel rails, and egr, working on installing.....MM full length subs, H&R sport springs, MM Lower control arms, MM caster camber plates, bilstein shocks, struts.

09-13-2002, 08:32 AM	#3
scale Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: minneapolis, mn Posts: 158	thanks ill give that a shot. i have to run up there to get a siphon for my gear oil anyway. thanks __________________ 1991 LX coupe,AOD, red, 80k, K&N, MAC cat back, MAC off-road X, Autometer Gauges, BBK Ceramic unequals, fully polished upper intake, fuel rails, and egr, working on installing.....MM full length subs, H&R sport springs, MM Lower control arms, MM caster camber plates, bilstein shocks, struts.

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