Ap1 headlight lens restore for just $30buks!

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/eB...0940&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

looks hell nice! might have to try this too !

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

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Originally Posted by kaho86922

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by STAiN MASTER

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

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

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

amazing!! bam! and the dirt is gone

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Originally Posted by ludecrs

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

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Which oil cooler did you get?

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

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Originally Posted by ludecrs

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by JN7

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

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

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.

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

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

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Originally Posted by rokkuchan

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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.

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!