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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Default Cheap headlight Lens Restore

SUPPLIES:
Spay bottle of water
1000 grit wet and dry sandpaper (sand in strait line, no circles.)
2000 grit wet and dry
picked up 4 of these finger nail polishing buffing sponge blocks,at Walmart (( cent ea, they have 4 different buffing grits on each of its sides that are numbered. (I'll post pics)
wool polishing wheel and plastic polishing compound. (I used Meguiars just for the wool wheel and polish. the sanding squares are a joke.)
But if you just need the polish and have your own wool pad here is a link:
Meguiars Plastic Polish 8oz Bottle
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Well I would do pics but for some reason preview works, but once submitted Pics do not work.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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So here is a link to a forum that does work.
Swedespeed Forums - Dull headlight renewal 05XC90
 
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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Sure saves money, even if you only get it to last for months instead of years

Also, for those who haven't done headlight restoration, this can be done with lenses still on the vehicle.

Use masking tape to cover edges around the work area. This not only keeps you from accidentally sanding or polishing paint or trim, but also keeps polish and wool material from slinging into unwanted areas.

If you're doing this on the car, it's ideal to plan on washing the vehicle after you're done since you will kick up some dust and lint no matter how much you mask around the work area.

If you do not have a specific plastic polish, rubbing or polishing compound will do the job. I have had the quickest and best results from Meguiar's M105 Ultra-Cut Compound, but I have used plenty of others in the past. As others have mentioned, be sure to put some kind of protective product on when you are completely done.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Those came out great! I have an 04 Accord that I tried using the Turtle Wax Kit and a month or so later it went back to being hazy. I might have to try this out on the Accord
 
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