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Druzidel 08-13-2014 03:13 PM

Meguiar's headlight treatment..
 
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Put some time in yesterday to get through the oxidization and light scratches. I didn't do any sanding beforehand, probably would have been overkill.

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(Random, but the sealant smells really good. Can't say I wouldn't use a Meg's deodorant...)


Results..

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~80-90%

Not perfect by any means.. certainly learned a few things for future application. One or two small spots relapsed slightly, but I can't complain. The difference is still... clear? Attachment 287774


20 bucks well spent. :icon_tup:

ShellDude 08-15-2014 06:40 AM

The 3m kit works better. Both will eventually fade though.

Boltaction 08-26-2014 02:58 AM

For Oxidation removal, just use a deoxidizer. It is the fastest, easiest, simplest way.

Shanemagman 09-03-2014 09:45 PM

Can the deoxidizer be safely applied on side panel paint as well?

MaD666MaX 09-04-2014 05:56 AM

Real way to do it is, wet sand 2000, compound like megs 105 and finish with opticoat

Any wax or sealer will fade and theyll become cloudy again

Boltaction 09-05-2014 10:19 AM


Originally Posted by Shanemagman (Post 4626060)
Can the deoxidizer be safely applied on side panel paint as well?

Yes the deoxidizer is UV layer and paint safe.

Boltaction 09-05-2014 10:32 AM


Originally Posted by MaD666MaX (Post 4626095)
Real way to do it is, wet sand 2000, compound like megs 105 and finish with opticoat

Any wax or sealer will fade and theyll become cloudy again

True wax and sealers will fade and opticoat is not resistant to oxidation.
Oxidation is a naturally re occurring event that collects on the surface of a object.
Opticoat will oxidize just like any thing else exposed to heat and moisture.
When that happens you have to do the job all over again.
Thats just one reason why a deoxidizer is a smarter choice.
We know about sand paper kits, there's nothing special between the lot.
sandpaper is sandpaper no matter what brand, meguire, 3M an so on.
Sandpaper has been around since ancient times and it should only be used in extreme situations where the entire lens surface needs to be resurfaced.
Sandpaper wet or dry is not a solution to acrylic oxidation, its the beginning of new problems that will eventually result in headlight replacement.

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Razz1 09-10-2014 10:51 PM

Do you have a link to a good deoxidizer?

Shanemagman 09-12-2014 12:14 AM

Thanks guys. Very helpful info here!

In Amazon, use keyword: deoxidizer or oxidation remover. Pick one with >4 stars and large no. of reviews. To buy the product for specific purpose, make your best judgment out of most helpful reviews. You won't go wrong!


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