rik Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I've got some J-spec placky headlight lenses that have some deep scratches in them. I've already done a search on re-furbing j-spec lights and [thankfully] have found everything i need to know. Only thing i don't know is where to buy some 2000 grit wet and dry. I bought some 'Meguiars PlastX' to polish the plastic, but need to get rid of the deeper scratches first. Tried Halfords and other motor shops but no joy. Anyone know where i can find some? :help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 i THINK YOU'D BE ALRIGHT WITH 1200 AND T-CUT" STARTING OFF WITH 400 ON DEEP SCRATCHES THEN ONTO 800 THEN FINISHING WITH 1200. THEN USE YOUR POLISH OR T-CUT! TRY THESE PEOPLE http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/m/MIRECOWD/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 i wouldn't go to 400 wet n dry myself for this,but all the grades you require can be bought from any brown brothers,or other paint destributors i'd start with 1200 then 1500 then 2000 polish with some g3 compound on a polishing mop if it was on my car hope this helps cheers baldy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Brown Brothers are good. We used to get our modelmaking supplies from this Co. in Cambs. As to using 400 grit , I only meant as regards to 'big scratches', and small areas Otherwise you could be sanding away for some time. And I have to agree that if you want to do a large area that going up anonther level to 1500 certainly wouldnt do any harm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Dude Ive wrecked a light with 1200... Only use 2000 and Mquires plastic poish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 i'd start with 1200 then 1500 then 2000 polish with some g3 compound on a polishing mop if it was on my car hope this helps cheers baldy thats EXACTLY what i did! started off with 800 grit though, as mine were badly stonechipped! 800>1200>1500>G3 Mop>Farecla Machine Polish on mop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik Posted November 4, 2005 Author Share Posted November 4, 2005 Yeah, i was gonna use 1200 to work on the bigger scratches but was thinking 2000 to get an even finish all over to buff up. Who are Brown Brothers? Is it a high street chain? Can't say i've seen one in Norwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 brown bros are a motor factors usually found on ind estates they are a big chain there must b 1 near you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I'll have a looksee what I can find in my garage if I have time this weekend. I have 12,000 grit plastic polishing stuff somewhere. If I can't find it at home Ill "borrow" some from work next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazz72 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Mer do a kit for removing scratches and for polishing touch up work, (I got one at the ideal homes exhibition, but lots of markets ect. have them) That should work. I put some deep scratches in my dash kit, and it took them out. The kit comes with wet and dry, and some kind of grinding/polishing paste and a drill attachment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlam Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Hmm I wouldnt be using any type of sanding paper on lights, unless i knew what i was doing 2000 paper with soapy water might do the trick. But get yourself some of this .... http://www.farecla.com/index2.asp?id=355&stage=G3 Regular Grade Paste &set=3 G3 and a damp cloth, some polish to finish off and the lights will look like new after your done . Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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