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stomper:
One of the first jobs on my GTI will be to fresh up the headlights

Seen plenty of threads on here about doing them with a machine polisher

Would i be wasting my time trying to do it all by hand?

Was thinking of working through the wet and dry grades (upto 3 or 5000) then using something like meguiars ultimate compound on a microfibre cloth to bring back the shine

I understand that it will take longer but i don't really want to get one of the drilled kits or a machine polisher just yet

Thoughts would be appreciated

lukemk5gti:
I commented on your other post saying to use a DAS-6.

Sandpaper from 2000, 3000 and 4000 grit should do the hard work.

Hand polishing will be fine, not as effective but fine.

Don't forget to seal using UV protection afterwards.

stomper:
Cheers bud, i think i'll give it a go by hand first, longer term plans will be to get a machine polisher so can always give them a going over then.  :happy2:

Lewo:
Have you seen this thread? http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,111917.msg1078741.html#msg1078741
He's done a good job.

Kezma:
Halfords do sell a Meguairs headlight restoration kit which comes with a mop head drill accessory thing which is a bit better than by hand.

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