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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Veloc" data-source="post: 1064190540" data-attributes="member: 92511">One of my favourite jobs is headlamp restoration. Though it is hardwork and time consuming sanding with precision, the small area of work allows for undivided attention to perfect the process.Headlamps turn yellow with age due to deterioration by the sun's UV rays. This is especially severe for most JDM and euro cars. This not only spoils the look of the car, but also reduces light output.This time, the Evolution VIII MRNote the blurriness and lack of clarity of the headlamp.<img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zUzhKZ0UBg4/ULefH0pxXMI/AAAAAAAABVY/I-Af5zbku-o/s640/DSC02357.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Lack of reflections too.<img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OW5VL6anxb0/ULefLPkJ1hI/AAAAAAAABVg/sTrzRdueLwA/s640/DSC02358.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Same on the other side.<img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gAGxJikRbFw/ULefVCTN3jI/AAAAAAAABVs/hDnCMwuuTQI/s640/DSC02363.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Close-up inspection with light shows a lot of fine cracks which appears as hazing from a distance.<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FFxxaj6nUu0/ULefbJu5OgI/AAAAAAAABV0/DkSWpfvqHfk/s640/DSC02368.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />The hazing is caused by many micro-cracks.<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GPf1DSVPVQ4/ULeffsS_SaI/AAAAAAAABV8/_hWdkMh9bzs/s640/DSC02381.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />The laborious sanding begins. Started with 1200 grit and noticed that it barely removed anything. Stepped down to 800 grit. Followed up by 1200, 1500, 2000 and 2500 grit.<img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1jRhfbyW6s/ULeflkN1HNI/AAAAAAAABWM/T0mxiHhiRIA/s640/DSC02389.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />After sanding, polishing took place. Pads used were Lake country 3" wool and white polishing pad. Products were Megs M105 and M205.<img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qwj2nSBNHCI/ULefi-7I-0I/AAAAAAAABWE/R5QLoZUJZw8/s640/DSC02388.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />50/50. After cutting with wool.<img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f-7JvTlFmR8/ULefo9to8iI/AAAAAAAABWU/iSNms7Ekrng/s640/DSC02401.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Both headlamps were decontaminated with Optimum Power Clean to remove any polishing oils and residue.<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uOpyzafplZY/ULefs3QWtfI/AAAAAAAABWc/8qYfiQi3oL8/s640/DSC02407.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />What better way to protect such delicate part... A permanent hard coat.<img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BLFx60WfWwU/ULefvtUWDtI/AAAAAAAABWk/f9V53HGwLx8/s640/DSC02413.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Reflects well...<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yukhb1iWs3I/ULefyFI6QuI/AAAAAAAABWs/VZFaTFgdH6g/s640/DSC02417.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Clarity restored.<img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--GsPVOikgOM/ULef2qRn90I/AAAAAAAABW0/vBSMRrA2cyU/s640/DSC02419.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Some before-after pictures. Disregard the colour difference as it was a different time of the day.<img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qLISjKbs02U/ULehwupSeaI/AAAAAAAABXs/LkvpF8Zik9k/s640/BA1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />50/50<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WepE7TR_4B4/ULeh0mGR3AI/AAAAAAAABX0/dwSPeVN_77c/s640/BA2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />50/50<img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EcZ2XPQI-VQ/ULeh31r8EII/AAAAAAAABX8/ejEYTDj2yAM/s640/BA3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Hope you won't mind some vain shots well deserved after a meticulous crafting...<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X6IyRNh9Jks/ULef-6_r6eI/AAAAAAAABXM/Kz2qVBsrWF8/s640/DSC02427.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y7VS3BvI9Sg/ULegE2ZbrXI/AAAAAAAABXc/mSWPfQSz0KA/s640/DSC02433.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qlw66VYy4P8/ULegHnmPQ-I/AAAAAAAABXk/NVDK5AHvOzs/s640/DSC02435.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />My favourite...<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ixiQ8-5rTs/ULef5QF3dTI/AAAAAAAABW8/qNyoQNbLqss/s640/DSC02422.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pBr90ursxCc/ULef7wHAdHI/AAAAAAAABXE/ZTmrueXnV_M/s640/DSC02425.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Let the light shine. No more wasted energy.<img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WyuGtc3sgsQ/ULegBgaz-lI/AAAAAAAABXU/zGtFWDF_p8Q/s640/DSC02432.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Thank you...</blockquote>

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