HEADLIGHT RESTORATION KIT

Kit Includes:1 OrangeFoamPadwithHookit™

Attachment6 Gold(P500Grit)AbrasiveDiscs,

3in(7,6cm)4 White(P800Grit)AbrasiveDiscs,

3in(7,6cm)1 Green/Gray(P1000)Abrasive

Discs,3in(7,6cm)1 Green/Gray(P3000)Abrasive

Discs,3in(7,6cm)2 3M™RubbingCompound,

1floz(29,5mL)eachStep-by-stepdirectionsforuse

The3M™HeadlightRestorationKitisdesignedtoimprovetheclarityofheadlightlensesthathavebecomeyellowed,cloudy,orhazedovertime.Byimprovingtheclarityoftheheadlightlens,youimprovetheperformanceoftheheadlightandenhancetheappearanceofthevehicle.

HeadlightlenseshaveeitherahardsurfacelayeroraUVresistantcoatingontheoutersurfaceofthelens.Oncealenshasbeendegradedbythesun(UVlight)andbecomesyellowedorcloudy,itisnecessarytoremovethatyellowedlayerinordertoimprovetheclarityofthelens.Theeffortrequiredtoimprovetheheadlightlenseswillvarygreatlybyvehiclemanufacturer,year,make,model,andheadlightdesign.

Note: Largeorhard-to-sandlensesmayrequiremorethanonekit.

Withthis3M™HeadlightRestorationKityouwillsandbyhandtoremovetheyellowedlayerfromtheheadlightlenssurface.Threeadditionalsandingstepswillfollowtorefineorreducethesandscratchesthataremadewhenremovingtheyellowedlayer.Finally,3M™RubbingCompoundandafoampadwillremovethefinescratchesanddeliverthefinalclarityontheheadlightlens.Thiswillallbedonebyhand,notoolsrequired.

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Before After

1.Cleanthelenswithsoapandwater.

2.Protecttrimandpaintedsurfacesaroundtheheadlightlenswithmaskingtape.Damagecanoccurifthesesurfacesarenotprotected.

Toreducetheamountofmaskingandtohavebetteraccesstotheheadlightlens,openthehood.

Ifyouhitanypaintedareaswhilesanding,stopandaddadditionalmaskingtapetoprotectthatarea.

3. AttachandcenteraGold(P500grit)sandingdiscontotheblackfaceoftheorangefoampadasshowninthepicturebelow.

4.Usinghighpressure,sandtoremovetheyellowingandsurfacedefectsfromthelens(seepicturebelow).Sandinacircularorback-andforthpattern,whicheverismostcomfortable.Frequentlywipethesandingdiscandheadlightlenswithapapertowelorclothtoremovetheexcesssandingdust.Ifthediscisnolongerremovingmaterial,replacewithanewGold(P500grit)sandingdiscandcontinuesandinguntiltheyellowedlayerontheheadlightlensiscompletelyremoved.

5.Wipeoffthelensandinspecttoensurealltheyellowinghasbeencompletelyremoved.Ifyellowingorportionsofthesurfacelayerstillexist,continuesandingwithGold(P500grit)discsuntiltheyarecompletelyremoved.

Note: Thelensshouldhaveawhite,evenlysandedsurfacethatappearstolook“frosted.”Ifanyportionofthelenslooksclear,glossy,oruneven;continuesandingbeforemovingtothenextstep.

6.RemovetheGold(P500grit)sandingdisc.AttachandcenteraWhite(P800grit)sandingdisctotheorangefoampad.Thesearethewhitesandingdiscswithpurpleprintingontheback.

7.Usingmediumtohighpressure,beginsandingtoreducethesandscratchesonthelens.Frequentlywipethesandingdiscandheadlightlenswithapapertowelorclothtoremoveexcesssandingdust.Ifthediscisnolongerremovingmaterial,replacewithanewwhite(P800grit)discandcontinuesanding.MakeseveralpassesovertheentirelenstobesuretheGold(P500grit)sandscratchesfromtheprevioussandingsteparereducedtothefinerWhite(P800grit)scratches.

8.Wipethelens,noticethescratchesarefiner.Ifanycoarsescratchesarevisible,continuesandingthatareawiththeWhite(P800grit)discuntilthecoarsescratcheshavebeenreduced.

Continue Sanding Proceed to Next Step

Directions for Use

This kit should not be used on Glass. This kit will not remove moisture or defects on the inside of the headlight lens.

You Supply:3M™MicrofiberDetailCloth3M™AutomotivePerformanceMaskingTapeSpraybottleandwaterPapertowels

17.Fliptheorangepadoverandusetheoppositeside(notthesidewiththeblackHookit™attachment)topolishouttheremainingscratches.Dispenseaquarter-sizedamountof3M™RubbingCompoundontotheorangepadaspicturedbelow.Smearthecompoundaroundthesurfaceoftheheadlightlens.

Usinghighpressure,rubthesurfaceofthelenstoremovethesandingscratches.Whentheorangepadbecomesdry,continuebyaddinganotherquarter-sizedamountofRubbingCompounduntilthesandscratcheshavebeenremovedandthelensisclear.If additional clarity is needed or desired, add another quarter-size amount of rubbing compound and continue rubbing the headlight lens.

Note:Ifsandingscratchesarestillvisibleonlens,repeatsteps10-17toremovethem.

18.Removethemaskingtapeandwipetheheadlightlensusingasoft,cleanmicrofibercloth.

13.AttachtheGreen/Gray(P3000grit)foamsandingdisctotheorangefoampad.This is the lighter colored, less aggressive/smoother of the two Green/Gray foam sanding discs.

14.Usingaspraybottle,applyenoughwatertodampentheGreen/Grey(3000grit)foamsandingdiscandthelenssurfacebeforesanding.

Usingmediumtohighpressure,beginsandingtoreducetheGreen/Gray(P1000grit)scratchestotheGreen/Gray(P3000grit)scratches.Add a mist of water to the surface if it becomes dry while sanding. Makeseveralpassesonthesurfaceofthelens.Avoidsharpedgesoralignmentpinsonthelenstoextendthelifeofthediscsasthisonediscwillalsobeusedfortheotherheadlightlens.Whilesanding,awhiteresidualorslurryonthelensindicatesyouarereducingthesandscratches.

Tip:Thisisthelastsandingstep;extrasandingtimeonthisstepwillsignificantlyimprovethefinalclarityoftheheadlightlens.

15.Wipethelens,youwillnoticethescratchesaremuchfinerandthelensappearssomewhatclear.Ifanycoarsescratchesorhazyareasarevisible,misttheareawithwaterandcontinuesandingwiththeGreen/Gray(P3000grit)foamsandingdisc.

16.RemovetheGreen/Gray(P3000grit)foamsandingdisc.

9. RemovetheWhite(P800grit)sandingdisc.There are two greenish-gray foam sanding discs, they are different. Attach and center the Green/Gray (P1000 grit) foam sanding disc to orange foam pad. This is the darker colored, more aggressive/rougher of the two Green/Gray foam sanding discs that has a 1000 printed on the backside.

10.Usingaspraybottle,applyenoughwatertodampentheGreen/Gray(P1000grit)foamsandingdiscandthelenssurfacebeforesanding.

Usingmediumtohighpressure,beginsandingtoreducetheWhite(P800grit)scratchestoGreen/Gray(P1000grit)scratches.Add a mist of water to the surface if it becomes dry while sanding.

Makeseveralpassesonthesurfaceofthelens.Avoidsharpedgesoralignmentpinsonthelenstoextendthelifeofthediscsasthisonediscwillalsobeusedfortheotherheadlightlens.Whilesanding,awhiteresidualorslurryonthelensindicatesyouarereducingthesandscratches.

Tip:Extrasandingonthisstepwillmakethenextstepeasierandimprovethefinalclarityoftheheadlightlens.

11.Wipethelens,youwillnoticethescratchesaremuchfinerandthelensappearssomewhatclear.Ifanycoarsescratchesarevisible,misttheareawithwaterandcontinuesandingwiththeGreen/Gray(P1000grit)disc.

12.RemovetheGreen/Gray(P1000grit)foamsandingdisc.

Directions for Use (continued)

WARNING: Alwayswearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment(eye,skinandrespiratory).Sandingdustmaycontainhazardoussubstancesthatcancauseseriousinjuryfromrepeatedexposure.Provideappropriatelocalexhaust(ordustcapture)whileusingthisproduct.Minimizedustexposuretobystanders.Donotusewithapowertool.NOTICE: Toavoiddamagingpad,donotusehotwater,strongalkalinedetergentsorsolvents.Donotmachinewashordry.Usecarearoundtrimormoldings.WARNING!Maycauseeyeandskinirritation.Vaporharmful.Mayirritatethenoseandthroatandcausedizzi-ness,headacheornausea.Intentionalmisusebydeliberatelyconcentratingandinhalingthecontentsmaybeharmfulorfatal.Containsachemical(s)whichcancausecancer.CONTAINS: RubbingCompound-Water(7732-18-5);Silica(7631-86-9);HydrotreatedLightPetroleumDistil-lates(64742-47-8);Kaolinite(1318-74-7);Solvent-RefinedHeavyParaffinicPetroleumDistillates(64741-88-4);OleicAcid(112-80-1);QuartzSilica(14808-60-7);Glycerin(56-81-5);MineralOil(64741-89-5);Illite(12173-60-3);Poly(oxyethylene)SorbitanMonostearate(9005-67-8).PRECAUTIONS:Avoideyeandprolongedskincontact.Avoidbreathingdustorvapors.Useonlywithadequateventilation.Donotswallow.Washthoroughlyafterhandling.Closecontaineraftereachuse.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.FIRST AID INFORMATION: Eye Contact: Flusheyeswithlargeamountsofwater.Ifsigns/symptomspersist,getmedicalattention.Skin Contact:Washaffectedareawithsoapandwater.Ifsigns/symptomsdevelop,getmedicalattention.Inhalation:Removepersontofreshair.Ifsigns/symptomsdevelop,getwmedicalattention.If Swallowed: Donotinducevomiting.Getmedicalattention.VOC INFORMATION:PleaseconsultStateandLocalRegulations.ThisProduct:VOCequalto15.5%VOC(186grams/liter,1.56lbs/gallon).Warranty and Limited Remedy: 3Mwarrantsthateach3Mproductmeetstheapplicable3Mproductspecificationatthetime3Mshipstheproduct.3MMAKESNOOTHEREXPRESSORIMPLIEDWARRANTIESORCONDITIONS,INCLUDINGANYIMPLIEDWARRANTYORCONDITIONOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE.Ifthe3Mproductdoesnotconformtothiswarranty,thesoleandexclusiveremedyis,at3M’soption,replacementofthe3Mproductorrefundofthepurchaseprice.Limitation of Liability:Exceptwhereprohibitedbylaw,3Mwillnotbeliableforanylossordamagearisingfromthe3Mproduct,whetherdirect,indirect,special,incidentalorconsequential,regardlessofthelegaltheoryasserted.

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