Product Test: Mothers Headlight Restoration Kit

Discussion in 'Car Detailing Product Discussion' started by ndrom, Apr 19, 2010.

  1. ndrom

    ndrom Two Bucket System Washer

    A little different review this time since it is a OTC product.


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    I tested it on a badly fogged VW Jetta headlight. The results were impressive.


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    Although it may not be a great product for true professionals, I'd say it is a good product for a lot of people. It yields professional quality results for a relatively low cost.

    The supplied PowerBall is a decent quality tool to have around, and you get a full sized (8oz) bottle of PowerPlastic, so it is a decent value too.
     
  2. luke093

    luke093 Welcome to Detailing

    I think the 3M one is better, but it doesn't include a towel, but it includes sanding paper for a backing plate and a light cutting pad. At that, its $15 where I see it.
     
  3. TWISTEDFRAME

    TWISTEDFRAME Jedi Nuba

    Nice write up, my only question is how much wet sanding paper are you buying that it cost $200? I get mine locally and spent $50 and I have enough of each grit to last a long while.
     
  4. ndrom

    ndrom Two Bucket System Washer

    I figure:

    $130 - 7224xp (lowest priced decent quality polish)
    $15 - 3.75" backing plate
    $5 foam polishing pad
    $8 PowerPlastic
    $40-50 for packs of 4 grades of paper.
     
  5. ndrom

    ndrom Two Bucket System Washer

    I haven't seen the 3m kit around here. I am going to have to look for it.
     
  6. TWISTEDFRAME

    TWISTEDFRAME Jedi Nuba

    Oh , I misunderstood. My apologies, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't buying "cheap" sand paper. LOL
     
  7. luke093

    luke093 Welcome to Detailing

    "the lowest priced polisher, 3.75″ backing plate, 4″ polishing pad, 8oz bottle of Mothers PowerPlastic, and 4 packs of wet/dry sand paper will set you back about $200"

    I think he was talking about a polisher (PC), BP, Pad, Polish and sandpaper in total would cost $200
     
  8. ndrom

    ndrom Two Bucket System Washer

    haha. Yeah, there is no way I'd pay that much for a consumable like sandpaper. Though, if you would, I would love to sell you some high-end sand paper.
     
  9. TWISTEDFRAME

    TWISTEDFRAME Jedi Nuba

    LOL Thanks, I'll stick with my lowes paper.
     

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