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[robson]

Sorry forgot to say that the final sand/emery in the 3Ms polishing kit is P3000 then a polishing paste.

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Don't forget if you don't like the 3M kit for whatever reason tell Amazon and send it back mate Amazon are very reasonable like that its free returns also... Take your time doing it they will look a hell of a lot worse before they look better 

[Mr Gav]

I`ve used the 3M kit and it`s really good, well worth the money 

[SandBoy]

Hiya
Can someone enlighten me?
What does the 3M kit do that using other cheaper products doesn't or to put it better what's in the kit?

[robson]

The kit has a foam pad to fit into a power drill discs of P500, P800, P3000 masking tape  and a polishing paste. See video 3M.eu/carcare.

[SandBoy]

 
Think we need to get an Oof headlight cleaning kit on sale

I think I will stick to her stuff that's under the kitchen sink though

[Mr Gav]

Here`s my before and after pictures, I doubt cleaning products under the kitchen sink will get rid of the scratches that cause the headlights to be less effective, which is what the 3M kit or wet and dry and t-cut will do.



With winter coming I think it`s £20 well spent, I did mine with the lights off the car and replaced the bulbs while I was at it. The difference was amazing 

[tunnie]

OmegaMan did a nice little right up, I think I'm going to have to invest in a set myself

[SandBoy]

Here`s my before and after pictures, I doubt cleaning products under the kitchen sink will get rid of the scratches that cause the headlights to be less effective, which is what the 3M kit or wet and dry and t-cut will do.



With winter coming I think it`s £20 well spent, I did mine with the lights off the car and replaced the bulbs while I was at it. The difference was amazing 

Looking good ,didnt take pics of mine,but they came up very similar
I used one of those spongy things with the course green bit on and jif Cif  ,bit of wrist ache but done the job

[Mr Gav]

Looking good ,didnt take pics of mine,but they came up very similar
I used one of those spongy things with the course green bit on and jif Cif  ,bit of wrist ache but done the job

Thanks  the 3M kit makes it easy, no wrist ache...well not from polishing 

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Looking good ,didnt take pics of mine,but they came up very similar
I used one of those spongy things with the course green bit on and jif Cif  ,bit of wrist ache but done the job

Thanks  the 3M kit makes it easy, no wrist ache...well not from polishing 

+1 Makes the job much easier 

Can't comment on how long the result lasts but so far on the 2.2 I'd say 6 months / 3.2 was done some 3/4 months ago and they both still looks like I just did them, Although I've put plastic protectant products on them to help every month or so 

[robson]

What are these plastic protective products

[Mr.OmegaMan]

What are these plastic protective products

Depends what i have, But normally stuff like this.. They help with UV damage and repel water so kinda seals them. HTH 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-Ultimate-Protectant-Dash-Restorer/dp/B0044090GC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1377543262&sr=1-1&keywords=plastic+protectant

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Armor-All-10500EN-Finish-Protectant/dp/B00518H608/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1377543262&sr=1-2&keywords=plastic+protectant

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001151E5I/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Mr.OmegaMan]

What are these plastic protective products

Depends what i have, But normally stuff like this.. They help with UV damage and repel water so kinda seals them. HTH 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-Ultimate-Protectant-Dash-Restorer/dp/B0044090GC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1377543262&sr=1-1&keywords=plastic+protectant

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Armor-All-10500EN-Finish-Protectant/dp/B00518H608/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1377543262&sr=1-2&keywords=plastic+protectant

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001151E5I/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is highly recommended on other forums for this sort of thing 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/303-Aerospace-Protectant-Trigger-protector/dp/B0004ELKC4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377555677&sr=8-1&keywords=303+aerospace

Hmmm might have to buy one myself