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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: RobLebron on 26 June 2012, 19:50

Title: Headlight Scratches
Post by: RobLebron on 26 June 2012, 19:50

Any way to get rid of scratches on a headlight lens? Very fine scratches!! There angel eye's and plan on selling them but what to sell them in the best of condition!

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Title: Re: Headlight Scratches
Post by: Dalo Harkin on 26 June 2012, 19:51

first thing would be are they glass or plastic?

Title: Re: Headlight Scratches
Post by: RobLebron on 26 June 2012, 20:06

Hard plastic!! 99% sure!

Title: Re: Headlight Scratches
Post by: Steve_PD on 26 June 2012, 20:07

Look aftermarket so will be plastic. Ive used this stuff on my headlamp covers (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=plastic+polish&oe=UTF-8&redir_esc=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=1538866078510936043&sa=X&ei=9QfqT-vvDcfB0QW96K2pAQ&ved=0CHAQ8wIwAg#ps-sellers) works well and cleans them up nice :smiley:

Title: Re: Headlight Scratches
Post by: RobLebron on 26 June 2012, 20:15

There the same as the ones you see as i own two sets! just wanna get shot of them!




(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/th_DSC_0313.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/?action=view&current=DSC_0313.jpg)

Title: Re: Headlight Scratches
Post by: RobLebron on 26 June 2012, 20:18

Quote from: Steve_PD on 26 June 2012, 20:07

Look aftermarket so will be plastic. Ive used this stuff on my headlamp covers (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=plastic+polish&oe=UTF-8&redir_esc=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=1538866078510936043&sa=X&ei=9QfqT-vvDcfB0QW96K2pAQ&ved=0CHAQ8wIwAg#ps-sellers) works well and cleans them up nice :smiley:

il give it a go!!! got them of ebay for cheap and looks like someone had a go at it with a brillo pad  :angry:

(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/th_DSC_0313.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/rob8lebron/?action=view&current=DSC_0313.jpg)

Title: Re: Headlight Scratches
Post by: big stevie on 28 June 2012, 06:28

i used t cut on a polishing mop to buff up some rear lights on a toyota mr2 and brought them up nice not used on headlights though, been told this stuff is good though. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XERAPOL-PLASTIC-POLISH-AND-ACRYLIC-SCRATCH-REMOVAL-KIT-/110721147612?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item19c77ea2dc

Title: Re: Headlight Scratches
Post by: RobLebron on 28 June 2012, 15:58

Quote from: big stevie on 28 June 2012, 06:28

i used t cut on a polishing mop to buff up some rear lights on a toyota mr2 and brought them up nice not used on headlights though, been told this stuff is good though. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XERAPOL-PLASTIC-POLISH-AND-ACRYLIC-SCRATCH-REMOVAL-KIT-/110721147612?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item19c77ea2dc

Nice one ordered some, I think it should work by what it says! (hopefully) il do and before and after pic! Thanks

Title: Re: Headlight Scratches
Post by: big stevie on 29 June 2012, 10:59

Quote from: RobLebron on 28 June 2012, 15:58

Quote from: big stevie on 28 June 2012, 06:28

i used t cut on a polishing mop to buff up some rear lights on a toyota mr2 and brought them up nice not used on headlights though, been told this stuff is good though. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XERAPOL-PLASTIC-POLISH-AND-ACRYLIC-SCRATCH-REMOVAL-KIT-/110721147612?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item19c77ea2dc

Nice one ordered some, I think it should work by what it says! (hopefully) il do and before and after pic! Thanks

no worrys glad to help mate.  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: Headlight Scratches
Post by: Guy on 29 June 2012, 12:42

tis entirely possible...

if the polish you purchased doesn't do the trick then report back..

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