SkylarDunn Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) So, heres the deal, i took off one of my grandfather old hazy tailights, and decided to try wetsanding. i started out with 400grit, moved up to 600, then 1000, 1500, and finally 2000, i feel as tho i did a thorough job, yet they're still as hazy as ever, but the weird thing is when the water is sprayed on them, they look fantastic, the plastic looks new, but when dry, as hazy as ever. i hit it with plastix wax, and that didnt help. Anything i should know, or any tips you guys might have? anything is appreciated. Edited May 27, 2011 by SkylarDunn Quote Getting bass into the cabin of a W124 mercedes is impossible. Current setup: Temp 1999 panasonic HU rockford 300.2 for fronts rockford 200.2 for rears rockford 400.1 for sub Leaning towards a 8" in an exponential horn DAMN YOU GERMANS AND YOUR 5" SPEAKERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blownengine Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 The actual kits they sell at auto part stores work very well. My friend tried the samd thing you did. Threw some sandpaper on there and it made it worse. Now you can see swirls too. Quote 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT (Yea its got a Hemi)Alpine CDA-105KnuKonceptz 0ga CCA Big 3 with Yellow Top 15" SoundQubed HDC3DC Audio 1.2K (Bass)Pioneer 6x9's (Front)Pioneer 6.5's (Rear)Kicker 3.5's (Dash)Sony amp on the highs. (Hey it was free) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcpballer64 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 My guess would be there are micro level scratches that when sprayed with water fill with water giving a clear lens look. If you are going to end up with new tail lenses anyway maybe try a coat of clear on them and see what that does? Quote "The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." -- (Thomas Jefferson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosin Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) The sand scratches need to be polished off (With buffing compound). The lens looks dull, hazy, yet really smooth right? Edited May 27, 2011 by solo_x18 Quote Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylarDunn Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Mhm, extremely smooth, i guess i'll try adding a few coats of clear and wetsanding that. And i dont need a kit, i have boxes of the pads you use for wetsanding with a drill, the velcro came off of my 2k grit pad today tho, lol, and i only had one. i'll pick one up tommorow at orileys, since i know that method works like a madman, i just had the sandpaper around so i figured i'd try it. Quote Getting bass into the cabin of a W124 mercedes is impossible. Current setup: Temp 1999 panasonic HU rockford 300.2 for fronts rockford 200.2 for rears rockford 400.1 for sub Leaning towards a 8" in an exponential horn DAMN YOU GERMANS AND YOUR 5" SPEAKERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosin Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Mhm, extremely smooth, i guess i'll try adding a few coats of clear and wetsanding that. And i dont need a kit, i have boxes of the pads you use for wetsanding with a drill, the velcro came off of my 2k grit pad today tho, lol, and i only had one. i'll pick one up tommorow at orileys, since i know that method works like a madman, i just had the sandpaper around so i figured i'd try it. IIRC you'd still have to do a type of finish buff/polish after the wetsand/clear. Quote Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylarDunn Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) Mhm, extremely smooth, i guess i'll try adding a few coats of clear and wetsanding that. And i dont need a kit, i have boxes of the pads you use for wetsanding with a drill, the velcro came off of my 2k grit pad today tho, lol, and i only had one. i'll pick one up tommorow at orileys, since i know that method works like a madman, i just had the sandpaper around so i figured i'd try it. IIRC you'd still have to do a type of finish buff/polish after the wetsand/clear. Yeah, you'd have to protect the clear of course. I would be using mothers plastic polish unless you can suggest something that would be better. Edited May 27, 2011 by SkylarDunn Quote Getting bass into the cabin of a W124 mercedes is impossible. Current setup: Temp 1999 panasonic HU rockford 300.2 for fronts rockford 200.2 for rears rockford 400.1 for sub Leaning towards a 8" in an exponential horn DAMN YOU GERMANS AND YOUR 5" SPEAKERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosin Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Mhm, extremely smooth, i guess i'll try adding a few coats of clear and wetsanding that. And i dont need a kit, i have boxes of the pads you use for wetsanding with a drill, the velcro came off of my 2k grit pad today tho, lol, and i only had one. i'll pick one up tommorow at orileys, since i know that method works like a madman, i just had the sandpaper around so i figured i'd try it. IIRC you'd still have to do a type of finish buff/polish after the wetsand/clear. Yeah, you'd have to protect the clear of course. Thats where a protectant wax comes into play. lol Pics of before and afters? Or just afters? Quote Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylarDunn Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Mhm, extremely smooth, i guess i'll try adding a few coats of clear and wetsanding that. And i dont need a kit, i have boxes of the pads you use for wetsanding with a drill, the velcro came off of my 2k grit pad today tho, lol, and i only had one. i'll pick one up tommorow at orileys, since i know that method works like a madman, i just had the sandpaper around so i figured i'd try it. IIRC you'd still have to do a type of finish buff/polish after the wetsand/clear. Yeah, you'd have to protect the clear of course. Thats where a protectant wax comes into play. lol Pics of before and afters? Or just afters? i'll go take some right quick. Quote Getting bass into the cabin of a W124 mercedes is impossible. Current setup: Temp 1999 panasonic HU rockford 300.2 for fronts rockford 200.2 for rears rockford 400.1 for sub Leaning towards a 8" in an exponential horn DAMN YOU GERMANS AND YOUR 5" SPEAKERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosin Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Awesome. Quote Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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