I performed cataract surgery today on the work car. Due to the rocks and the sun's rays- the plastic lens started to fade.



I already had started on the drivers side. You can tell that the passenger headlamps is faded



The drivers side (completed)


The surgery start off by cleaning the lens- then using 500 grit + power drill.


Next- 800 grit.


Wet polishing (slurry build-up is produce).



Last- polish wax.


Completed

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"I drive modified Fieros- anything less would be uncivilized."

[This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 10-22-2009).]

Big improvement. Did a similiar thing with my Taurus (heh, that's the lenses they show on the 3M product) about a year ago. night and day difference!

[This message has been edited by FieroRumor (edited 10-22-2009).]

Yeah, I didn't believe it at first so I tested the corner turn signal. Like you said, it's night and day difference. There's another product that you rub on the lens, but the 3M product uses a 5-stages- I'm sticking with this product. I might use it on the Fastback lens.

I have to do this on my damn Sebring and my 300M.Its starting on my buick but dosent need it yet. How does it work curly? Is it easy to do and does it leave any streeking behind or anything?

I used the same thing on my p/u and g/f buick. Worked great as you can see.

quote Originally posted by pontiackid86: I have to do this on my damn Sebring and my 300M.Its starting on my buick but dosent need it yet. How does it work Curley? Is it easy to do and does it leave any streeking behind or anything?

I was a bit skeptical at first, so I did the corners first and later the serious areas. As you can see- its perfect; just keeps the drill moving or you'll grind right through the lens. Mask off your painted areas or you'll end up nicking the corners (I used painter tape, but regular tape should do just fine). So far, there's only one streak and it's near the turn signal on the driver's side. I was in a rush to get back to WCF before dark, but I can always go back and re-buff the little scratch out.

I purchased the 3M kit at Auto Zone, but any auto store should have them. It sells for less than $20 bucks, but there's cheaper products on the market ($10-bucks or so for a polish), but my lens were way pass there time for polishing (10-years). If you have deep nicks- you'll need to get down passed the nicks or chips using the 500 grit. Once that's done- the 800 grit cleans up the rough marks. The wet polishing is the main application that determines if you're doing a good job. You can actually see the details doing the wet polishing phase. The wax treatment is a piece of cake. Just keep the buffers moving or you'll end up burning the lens.


Edit: I forgot to add. Make sure during the wet polishing phase- continue to clean the polishing pad and spray the lens with water hose.

[This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 10-22-2009).]

I need to do this to my 2G Eclipse, so this is a good write up for me. Thanks!