Removing scratches headlight?

[slickooz]

My friend wanted to buy these head lights and wanted if these scratches were removable. It's kind of hard for me to see because of lighting but how would you guys proceed removing these?

Start at 400 grit and move up?

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx21/slickooz/headlights004.jpg

[tuscarora dave]

That's probably around where i would start. I have 500 grit, 1200 grit, and 2000 grit. Then I'd use heavy compound, M-105 then finish with M-205

[C. Charles Hahn]

Yeah those definitely look removable.

[dad07]

That's probably around where i would start. I have 500 grit, 1200 grit, and 2000 grit. Then I'd use heavy compound, M-105 then finish with M-205


+1

[SeaJay's]

That's probably around where i would start. I have 500 grit, 1200 grit, and 2000 grit. Then I'd use heavy compound, M-105 then finish with M-205

:iagree:

[g35_coupe]

I would go ahead with the 400 since that is what I keep on hand as well.

[slickooz]

Thanks everyone! So after sanding use M105/205? What should I use to protect them?

[Rsurfer]

Thanks everyone! So after sanding use M105/205? What should I use to protect them?Use a good selant like Opti Seal. Or you could use Minwax Urethane.

[slickooz]

Will Klasse sealant work?

[sullysdetailing]

400 dry, 400 wet, 600 wet, 1000 wet, 2000 wet. M105 Wool Pad, M105 Orange LC Pad, M205 White LC Pad. DP Poli Seal

[DARK HORSE]

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That's probably around where i would start. I have 500 grit, 1200 grit, and 2000 grit. Then I'd use heavy compound, M-105 then finish with M-205

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Use a good selant like Opti Seal. Or you could use Minwax Urethane.

[slickooz]

Thanks everyone for the tips!!! Going have to buy a lot of sand papers. :)

Do they sell wool pads for DA?

[sullysdetailing]

Thanks everyone for the tips!!! Going have to buy a lot of sand papers. :)

Do they sell wool pads for DA?

I would order the drill atackment it will make your life much easier

[David Fermani]

I seriously doubt a wax/sealant will offer any real/significant protection to headlights after the factory coating has been conpromised. You need a dedicated urethane to return it to factory specs. Or you could use Opti-Coat. If you don't do this you will further the deterioration fo the lens and untimately keep destroying it by sanding/buffing in the future when the failure returns.

Most times when I write to correct a scratch on a light, the shop will insist on coating them. There's way too many hacks down here (and throughout the country) that only offer light buffing(w/o protecting them) but in actuallity are only doing a disservice to their customers by their ignorance.

[C. Charles Hahn]

I seriously doubt a wax/sealant will offer any real/significant protection to headlights after the factory coating has been conpromised. You need a dedicated urethane to return it to factory specs. Or you could use Opti-Coat. If you don't do this you will further the deterioration fo the lens and untimately keep destroying it by sanding/buffing in the future when the failure returns.

Most times when I write to correct a scratch on a light, the shop will insist on coating them. There's way too many hacks down here (and throughout the country) that only offer light buffing(w/o protecting them) but in actuallity are only doing a disservice to their customers by their ignorance.

There's now a third option as well with the new "Heavy Duty" headlight restoration kit Meguiar's came out with this year. It includes a bottle of "headlight protectant" that is supposed to provide viable long-lasting protection. I have a bottle of it sitting here that I have yet to try, but I'm looking forward to testing its claims come spring on some customer vehicles.