How To: Polish Headlights
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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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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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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
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