imported_doctordon
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I saw very detailed post about a fellow in PA who does remarkable restoration of headlamps lens'. ..at the end, he showed how he resprayed the surface rather than simply ending up with a 2000grit finish. Ahhhh! My beater is a 2001 Escape with 205k .. and here's what my headlamp looked like a day ago..
One suggestion was to use a Mr. Clean sponge.. it took some dirt off. (that I maybe could have removed with P21s, etc..) I didn't bother to take out an air tool or buffer partially because I don't really care and it was 34f. and windy.
Remembering this fellow re-coating, I went to Susan a sign maker friend and borrowed her rattle can, fixative. ($12) She sprays any vinyl that is printed to protect it from UV, etc.. She also uses Krylon Clear - the water-based one.
Two quick coats seemed to make a big difference. I especially saw it on the 12mi ride home in the dark.
I know this would not be up to the standards of most of you guys, but if maybe if the primary objective is to pass inspection...
Jim
One suggestion was to use a Mr. Clean sponge.. it took some dirt off. (that I maybe could have removed with P21s, etc..) I didn't bother to take out an air tool or buffer partially because I don't really care and it was 34f. and windy.
Remembering this fellow re-coating, I went to Susan a sign maker friend and borrowed her rattle can, fixative. ($12) She sprays any vinyl that is printed to protect it from UV, etc.. She also uses Krylon Clear - the water-based one.
Two quick coats seemed to make a big difference. I especially saw it on the 12mi ride home in the dark.
I know this would not be up to the standards of most of you guys, but if maybe if the primary objective is to pass inspection...
Jim
