Does anyone know the best way to remove fine scratches on the front of perspex/polycarbonate headlights.Thks
msigg,
Jul 13, 7:49pm
try a small spot, polish, cutter, brazzo, that sort of stuff.
franc123,
Jul 13, 7:50pm
Try cutting compound, if that doesn't work then you could try wet sanding them progressively using 600 thru 1200 paper and then polishing. Some have had success using Brasso or Jif as an alternative to cutting compound. Of course if there is micro cracking occuring that won't sand out its going to be new headlights.
smalltrader2,
Jul 14, 8:18am
Personally, I would be a bit wary of using Brasso as that might make it worse. There are quite a few specialised products on the market from Meguiar and Mothers which does a decent job of restoring head light.
There are many different versions. I have used the light duty version with minor scratches with success. You can get them at Repco or Supercheap. Expensive but watch out for sale.
tamarillo,
Jul 14, 1:53pm
Auto store will have tube of headlight restorer like previous post. Various makers. It works to remove haze and small scratches really well. Some use toothpaste.
beast9,
Jul 14, 8:44pm
ive progressive wet sanded from coarse to fine then sprayed with four coats of clear coat with good results
beetle1234,
Jul 14, 10:10pm
If you are wanting to sell it an get rid of it quik then just CRC,wake,s it rite up an in reality,just polish the crc into the light,s.works a bloody treat.an it doe,s last.cheer,s
sr2,
Jul 15, 6:59am
At around $60 a headlight Ecovisual in Porana Rd on the Shore do a fantastic job with the right products and equipment and you get a 3 year warranty. I've had them do 2 cars for me and in both cases they came up looking like new.
pyro_sniper2002,
Jul 15, 10:51am
$60 for something you can do with toothpaste and a paper towel? I'll pass thanks!
sr2,
Jul 15, 3:03pm
LOL; you might find their process involves a little more than toothpaste and I'm sure it's far more permanent!
melonhead1,
Jul 15, 7:24pm
I've not long since fixed my headlights. I pulled them of the car and with a finishing sander I went through the grits and then clearcoated them and the wetsanded that with 2000 grit and then polished it.
howie69,
Jul 19, 11:20am
I used toothpaste some time back and it really works.
ozz1,
Jan 26, 3:39am
$60 IS CHEEP. AND THEY look LIKE brand new. and they last a bit longer than colgate. LOL . do it properly and do it once.
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