{"id":2120,"date":"2010-06-07T07:32:25","date_gmt":"2010-06-07T11:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=2120"},"modified":"2014-07-18T09:52:52","modified_gmt":"2014-07-18T13:52:52","slug":"ask-a-pro-headlight-restoration-using-porter-cable-7424xp-and-menzerna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/ask-a-pro-headlight-restoration-using-porter-cable-7424xp-and-menzerna\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask-A-Pro: Headlight Restoration using Porter Cable 7424XP and Menzerna"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi, My name is Stelian and I’m from Romania. How can I restore car headlights using Porter Cable & Menzerna Polish? I want to mention that I have 4″, 5″, 6″ backing plates, and all pads and all dimensions from Lake Country. And as Menzerna I have PO106FA, PO85RD,\u00a0PO203 & Power Gloss. What combination should I use? Sincerely, Stelian<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hi Stelian, and thanks for writing in.<\/p>\n

Well the combinations you use will depend on what level of restoration that you need on the headlights. If they’re extremely bad, you may need to wetsand them first <\/a>and be sure to finish up as fine as possible with 3000 grit paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But I wouldn’t jump right into sanding though because you may be surprised what you can do just with the Porter Cable 7424XP<\/a>.<\/p>\n

First I would use the 4″ Lake Country pads and backing plate<\/a>. This will give you the most cutting power, and it will be easier to maneuver around the tight areas. Start out with an orange pad <\/a>and PO203S Power Finish <\/a>since that’s your mid-level product, and see what kind of correction you get. If that has cleared up most of the affected areas, then move on to a white pad <\/a>and 106FA<\/a> for finishing. If however it looks like you need more cut, then step down to the Power Gloss <\/a>with an orange or yellow 4″ pad<\/a>. After you have hit it with your heaviest combination, then proceed back to the Power Finish \/ Orange and finally with 106FA \/ White.<\/p>\n

Be sure to tape <\/a>up all of the surrounding areas around the headlight as well so that you don’t risk damaging any trim or painted surfaces.<\/p>\n

I hope this helps.<\/p>\n

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