Ap1 headlight lens restore for just $30buks!

[rokkuchan]

Just thought I post this up. I purchased the 3M headlight lens restorer kit for only $30.xx shipped from this seller
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350352670940&viewitem=

This is the cheapest i found compared to others which had ridiculous shipping prices.

This kit is very good, made my lens look like brand new. Good for old hazy scratched Ap1 lights.

I forgot to do a 'BEFORE' photo shoot.

TIME TAKEN: approx 1-2hours (excluding taking on/off bumper which is optional)

INSTRUCTIONS: Just follow the 3M kit instructions. EASY...

TOOLS: - 1000rpm+ drill or rotary sander with 3" adapter. 3M kit comes with the 3" drill adapter.
- masking tape
- spray water bottle

WET SANDED with 500 grit then 800 grit. It will get finer once you do the 3000 grit paper provided in 3m kit
http://users.adam.com.au/rokkuchan/r1.jpg

http://users.adam.com.au/rokkuchan/r2.jpg

right lens polished with the 3M buffing pad and 3m polish compound (provided)
http://users.adam.com.au/rokkuchan/r3.jpg

left one done
http://users.adam.com.au/rokkuchan/r4.jpg

right one done
http://users.adam.com.au/rokkuchan/r6.jpg

http://users.adam.com.au/rokkuchan/r7.jpg

http://users.adam.com.au/rokkuchan/r8.jpg

http://users.adam.com.au/rokkuchan/r9.jpg

here's my tools
http://users.adam.com.au/rokkuchan/r51.jpg

[blackouT]

looks hell nice! might have to try this too !

[kaho86922]

looks fantastic!!!!! does it apply to the tail light as well??

[rokkuchan]

looks fantastic!!!!! does it apply to the tail light as well??

i wouldn't try with rear lights as it has a edged corners i believe? Sanding it may round it off.

[STAiN MASTER]

You should take out the black plastic in-front of the radiator while you have the bumper off.

[ludecrs]

You should take out the black plastic in-front of the radiator while you have the bumper off.

I removed mine recently to position the oil cooler up there..... what a stupid design it is..

[rokkuchan]

what's wrong with the black plastic? I actually dont mind it... looks too empty if i take it out. :P

[gamgam]

amazing!! bam! and the dirt is gone

[STAiN MASTER]

I removed mine recently to position the oil cooler up there..... what a stupid design it is..

Which oil cooler did you get?

[ludecrs]

B&m cause it was cheap at just like $150.

[STAiN MASTER]

B&m cause it was cheap at just like $150.

No point in getting the Greddy one for like 600 bucks? I wonder what the difference is.

[JN7]

is it possible to do this without the 1000rpm+ drill or rotary sander with 3" adapter?

[rokkuchan]

is it possible to do this without the 1000rpm+ drill or rotary sander with 3" adapter?

u need it 1000rpm+ to get that perfect smooth cut/sand with the sandpaper provided in the kit.

[3AM]

from experience you can do a good polish without a drill. but be prepared to put in some elbow grease, I have restored gauge clusters by sanding then polishing by hand with a regular autosol metal polish, it works, but takes a long time. Id imagine with glass itd take abit longer, but would still be achievable.

[Age_S2000]

i dunno if id be taking that plastic out from infront of the radiator its there to provide direct and smooth air flow to the radiator even during cornering :S

[tamay_s2k]

nice lights man
my mate just pulled his lights off the car, used a heat gun and took the actual plastic off the front lights and sanded both the inside and outside down, then polished em
i have yet 2 c how good its turned out but from what i herd they are pretty good
and his lights were just as foggy and had DIRT trapped inside :S
i removed the black thing off the front so i could fit my mugen CAI
its so annoying
didnt relise i had 2 pull my whole bumper off for 3 clips
can be so time consuming

[tay113]

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HI rokkuchan,Its really looks shiny and like new.My is ok with couple of light sticky glue and manage to get most it off with just cut/polish wax and torn finger nail.

[JN7]

did my driver's side light today by hand. came out very good but still gonna do another session with it cos my arms got tired!