Polishing the Headlights??
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Polishing the Headlights??
I have a lot of rock chips in my headlight plastic and was wondering if anyone would think it possible to polish these out. I am a bit scarred to attemp this before seeing what everyone thinks first. Maybe some 3000-4000 grit and some polish?? I don't know how this will work on clear plastic.
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Re: Polishing the Headlights??
Originally Posted by jshelton54
I have a lot of rock chips in my headlight plastic and was wondering if anyone would think it possible to polish these out. I am a bit scarred to attemp this before seeing what everyone thinks first. Maybe some 3000-4000 grit and some polish?? I don't know how this will work on clear plastic.
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Re: Polishing the Headlights??
Originally Posted by corvettecrazy
Originally Posted by jshelton54
I have a lot of rock chips in my headlight plastic and was wondering if anyone would think it possible to polish these out. I am a bit scarred to attemp this before seeing what everyone thinks first. Maybe some 3000-4000 grit and some polish?? I don't know how this will work on clear plastic.
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IIRC, there has been a pretty good amount of success but can't recall specifically seeing any pics.
The key here is to take your time and have patience. It'* not a ten minute job unfortunately.
The key here is to take your time and have patience. It'* not a ten minute job unfortunately.
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I decided to yank out the ole headlights and give it a shot. They look better but not to the point where I would like them to be. I might have to get a power buffer for a Christmas present to get-r-done. Anyway, while I had them out I decided to go for it and clear the corners while I was at it. Turned out to be a whole lot easier than it seemed. Took me about 30 min for both total. Here is a before and after shot.
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After clearing and buffing them out a bit
I have been doing a little engine detail work lately too so here are a few pictures of what I have done so far.
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After clearing and buffing them out a bit
I have been doing a little engine detail work lately too so here are a few pictures of what I have done so far.
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Originally Posted by harofreak00
did the buffing help at all for you?