fireballbob
Club Regular
Posts: 121
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Year: 2011
Model Spec/Trim: 4.3.5
Engine Capacity: 2.2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by fireballbob on Sept 6, 2023 15:42:11 GMT
following advice on here i polished my yellowing headlights. i used autoglym super resin polish. it took a few attempts all done by hand and the results have been amazing. i polished the rest of the car and have ordered some collin it 476s to wax. can i use a cloth to apply or applicator pads.
Thanks Bob
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Post by davrav on Sept 6, 2023 22:07:28 GMT
I use pads on the bodywork Bob so I can't see why not use them for the lights too. Better to apply two light coats, each buffed, rather than one heavy coat and do it in the shade when the temperature drops a bit.
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Post by charliefarlie on Sept 7, 2023 7:17:08 GMT
following advice on here i polished my yellowing headlights. i used autoglym super resin polish. it took a few attempts all done by hand and the results have been amazing. i polished the rest of the car and have ordered some collin it 476s to wax. can i use a cloth to apply or applicator pads. Thanks Bob Bob SRP is an ultra light polish more ideally used for paint cleansing . It’s cut is the lowest of any polish I’ve used. So for polishing yellow headlights a polish with more cut would mean a fraction of the effort. There is absolutely no need for Specialized polishes or kits any polish with a bit of cut will do the job 👍 |
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fireballbob
Club Regular
Posts: 121
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Year: 2011
Model Spec/Trim: 4.3.5
Engine Capacity: 2.2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by fireballbob on Sept 7, 2023 7:55:43 GMT
following advice on here i polished my yellowing headlights. i used autoglym super resin polish. it took a few attempts all done by hand and the results have been amazing. i polished the rest of the car and have ordered some collin it 476s to wax. can i use a cloth to apply or applicator pads. Thanks Bob Bob SRP is an ultra light polish more ideally used for paint cleansing . Its cut is the lowest of any polish I’ve used. So for polishing yellow headlights a polish with more cut would mean a fraction of the effort. There is absolutely no need for Specialized polishes or kits any polish with a bit of cut will do the job 👍 it took a liitle effort, maybe 4/5 goes and they look as good as new. the car is now 12 years old and its the first time i tried to sort them i,m chuffed with the result. i was going to buy a kit then after reading about it on this forum that i thought i would give it a go. for future reference what polish do to recommend that has a little more cut. Last year following a polish i waxed my car with Auto glym ultra hd. i was very pleased with the result. however the same wax on my daughters fiesta which is deep impact blue left a lot of cloudy areas. i had to remove it all after advise from autoglym hence why ive bought the collinite 476s. |
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fireballbob
Club Regular
Posts: 121
Primary Vehicle: RAV4
Year: 2011
Model Spec/Trim: 4.3.5
Engine Capacity: 2.2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by fireballbob on Sept 7, 2023 7:57:46 GMT
I use pads on the bodywork Bob so I can't see why not use them for the lights too. Better to apply two light coats, each buffed, rather than one heavy coat and do it in the shade when the temperature drops a bit. i,ve been starting about 7.30 am to avoid the heat, finishing about 10.30. can i put the 2nd coat straight after i,ve buffed the 1st. |
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Post by davrav on Sept 7, 2023 9:45:36 GMT
I use pads on the bodywork Bob so I can't see why not use them for the lights too. Better to apply two light coats, each buffed, rather than one heavy coat and do it in the shade when the temperature drops a bit. i,ve been starting about 7.30 am to avoid the heat, finishing about 10.30. can i put the 2nd coat straight after i,ve buffed the 1st. Yes, do one side first coat, do the other one and then back to first one. |
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Post by charliefarlie on Sept 7, 2023 16:54:17 GMT
Bob SRP is an ultra light polish more ideally used for paint cleansing . Its cut is the lowest of any polish I’ve used. So for polishing yellow headlights a polish with more cut would mean a fraction of the effort. There is absolutely no need for Specialized polishes or kits any polish with a bit of cut will do the job 👍 it took a liitle effort, maybe 4/5 goes and they look as good as new. the car is now 12 years old and its the first time i tried to sort them i,m chuffed with the result. i was going to buy a kit then after reading about it on this forum that i thought i would give it a go. for future reference what polish do to recommend that has a little more cut. Last year following a polish i waxed my car with Auto glym ultra hd. i was very pleased with the result. however the same wax on my daughters fiesta which is deep impact blue left a lot of cloudy areas. i had to remove it all after advise from autoglym hence why ive bought the collinite 476s. Any polish with a bit of cut literally. I would because it’s a common brand suggest Farecla G3 but because it’s an all in one polish that can catch you out if you don’t know how it works. it’s not ideal. That said it’s ideal for headlights and it’s readily available and cheap so a wee bottle might be just the job. It will quarter the time SRP takes that’s for sure. When waxing with 476S I do it like this. I wipe it onto the panel with a sponge applicator and wipe it straight back off again. Then I do it again straight away on the same panel . 476S doesn't need to cure on the panel in fact it makes the job twice as hard and errrr well you end up with streaks. So straight on straight off. If it’s warm apply 476 with a slightly damp soft cloth then again straight off. The only time I leave 476 to dwell is on the chrome or plastic chrome. When I did my car last week I waxed all the chrome bits twice then applied again and left it and removed it a couple of days later. You don’t get streaks on the chromy bits….. |
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Post by bigkev on Sept 8, 2023 13:25:01 GMT
Never seened the point of double coats of Collinite……single light coat worked wonders.
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Post by jasehutch on Sept 8, 2023 14:05:48 GMT
Never seened the point of double coats of Collinite……single light coat worked wonders. I wouldn't have time to do two coats... |
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Post by charliefarlie on Sept 8, 2023 14:32:32 GMT
Never seened the point of double coats of Collinite……single light coat worked wonders. It has been said that the second coat is only for the bits you’ve missed . I’m not sure I subscribe to that. I’ve always applied two coats for summer and three for winter. It could be a waste but it’s worth remembering we apply as little as possible . It’s hardly in more effort or it seems that way to do the panel twice one coat then another . I still occasionally go on the detailing websites and it seems that even today after all these years no one has made a better durable wax . Much pi$$ is taken out of these ceramic products . The kings new clothes springs to mind. Of course those who pay silly money for them will say otherwise but they would eh  |
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Post by sich1 on Sept 8, 2023 17:04:25 GMT
i have used menzerna polish heavy cut 1100 for my lights and get great results.
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Post by firemac on Sept 8, 2023 18:54:59 GMT
At the risk of heresy, I have to confess to using Turtle Wax Graphene on the RAV last time. It comes in a cream that constitutes the initial wax coat and then there is a spray which is applied after rinsing but before drying the car ( bit like a deluge detailer). I have to say it has worked well and is quite easy to apply and polish off.
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Post by charliefarlie on Sept 8, 2023 19:32:35 GMT
i have used menzerna polish heavy cut 1100 for my lights and get great results. Corrrrr That stuffs like a yoghurt with sharp sand. I don’t have the courage to use it. |
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Post by sich1 on Sept 9, 2023 9:49:26 GMT
lol charlie, it sure is. never usd it on paint and never will. seems ok on the h/lights though. 2 mins and done.
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Post by davidwilson on Sept 9, 2023 14:25:14 GMT
i have used menzerna polish heavy cut 1100 for my lights and get great results. Corrrrr That stuffs like a yoghurt with sharp sand. I don’t have the courage to use it. Talking of sand,our CRV is covered with Sahara sand! I hope a thunderstorm will soon occur and help wash some away! |
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