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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 07:08 AM
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Default Polishing Headlights....how too??

aiight ive seen few topics on this...most are very broad and dont really tell much? here is my question...what should i use to do it? ive read novus plastic polish is good but i have read that wetsanding with 2000 grit or something then 3m rubbing compound works also?? if anyone has done this.....please tell me how u did it....i want to remove some scratches and rock chips (usual wear and tear) from my 94 accord's headlights....thanks
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 05:37 PM
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guess im going to have to make my own how to hehe
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 11:11 PM
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i sanded with 1500-2000 grit sandpaper and used 3m's perfect it 2 rubbing compound ...works pretty well.... not perfect but hella better than what i began with
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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You can use Meguiars number 9 to polish them out. After that get a set of headlight protectors from www.rockblocker.com. It will stop the lights from pitting and/or cracking. you will also see better because the lense is protected.
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 10:16 PM
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Originally posted by uen323
i sanded with 1500-2000 grit sandpaper and used 3m's perfect it 2 rubbing compound ...works pretty well.... not perfect but hella better than what i began with
its the method im using right now....def looks alot better...i think im gonna try some form of plastic polish too see if i can get them realllllyy!!! shinny
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 06:47 AM
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If you are good with a buffer you could always polish them with that. Goes faster than your hand, right?
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Old May 8, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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Originally posted by ruacop2
If you are good with a buffer you could always polish them with that. Goes faster than your hand, right?
using that will make it like new.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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I actually used a compound that polishes and cleans my fish tank! It's made for plastic and takes out scratches as well as buffs the little ones out.
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Old May 28, 2003 | 09:46 PM
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wuts headlight polishing do? pics?
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Old May 30, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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yeah has anyone actually posted b4 and after pictures?
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