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Headlight restoration by hand?

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dansmith180:
Hand polishing won't be fine, you aren't getting paper marks out with a foam pad and some elbow grease, you will probably end up with matte headlights that don't work properly until you machine them.

Joeymc:
2500 grit sandpaper then 3500 wer sand by hand. Small microfibre polishing pad for your drill/screwgun with medium to soft compound until the lights are clear then whatever protector you choose. Take your time and you should be ok.

titchy:
I used baking soda and lemon juice by hand with really good reults

bobby_fodge:
I did it by hand and then used two different polishing compounds to bring the shine back.

probedb:
Honestly depends how bad they are. Mine were awful so went really low on the grit number and slowly went up to 2000. Then finished off with a headlight polishing kit. I used a drill with polishing attachment and it's worked really well. Just make sure you finish them off with the UV sealant. It's likely to keep happening over time and I've once had to do a quick once over with the polishing kit again but never had to sandpaper again.

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