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  • Headlight Restoration Kit

    I have some headlights with a few scratches in it. Here is a pic, how would I go about removing the scratches?



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    Re: Headlight Restoration Kit

    Those look like some deep scratches, I'm pretty sure the head light restoration kit won't touch those. You will have to wet sand them.

    Here, I found a good write up about sanding headlights
    *Disclaimer: Headlight UV protection may be ruined as a result of sanding/wetsanding. Improper use of the materials involved can result in permanent damage to the headlight. Please use caution and attempt this process at your own risk. *Only use sanding/wetsanding as a last resort if there is no other option for the


    Read the comments though because sanding the headlights is risky because you will be removing the UV coating

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      Re: Headlight Restoration Kit

      You could give M105 or UC a try first with the wool pad from the kit. Remember to work nice and slowly over the area with the pad spinning at about 1500 rpm. I use a 2000 rpm drill and use it at about 3/4 capacity. 105 has cleared up most of my problems with headlights. I like to follow up with either 205, Swirlx, M8, etc.
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        Re: Headlight Restoration Kit

        Can you replace the UV coating after?

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          Re: Headlight Restoration Kit

          Yes, but that involved buying the UV coating and a special UV lamp to properly cure it: http://meguiarsonline.com/forums//sh...ad.php?t=44533
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