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Offline swgti

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Scabby headlights.
« on: July 15, 2011, 08:51:47 pm »
Sorry tried searching for the threads read a while ago about cleaning up the headlights, but can't find them now, mine are particularly perished and just wondered if theres a quick fix? I've seen the all day wet n dry process but i'm sure I saw a thread about someone getting them as good as new using Autosol metal polish, can anyone verify this before I have a go and ruin them completely??????
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Re: Scabby headlights.
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2011, 09:42:33 pm »
Any polish will help spruce them up. You just need to keep the temperature down.
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Re: Scabby headlights.
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2011, 09:44:53 pm »
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Re: Scabby headlights.
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2011, 02:37:13 pm »
I used autosol metal polish.  Really made a big difference.  Nervous at the start as it was really gritty polish but results were amzing.  All scratches removed with a few hits and makes them extreamly clear.  Definilty worth a go.  WOuld recommend trying a little patch first to see what you think.

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Re: Scabby headlights.
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2011, 03:48:18 pm »
I see Megs have a headlight restoration product out now , has anyone used it?

http://www.meguiars.co.uk/latest-news/1184
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Re: Scabby headlights.
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2011, 10:35:41 pm »
I haven't used the new Meguair's restoration kit but do use their Plast-X product. It does work quite well applied by hand, but from experience I would say it works a whole lot better if you use a dual action polisher to apply it (whilst being careful to keep the speed and temperature down). I then apply a little bit every other wash or so as a top up if it needs it.  :smiley:
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Re: Scabby headlights.
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Re: Scabby headlights.
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2011, 08:16:40 pm »
I've heard toothpaste is quite effective  :chicken:
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