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Post by beetlejuice on Nov 29, 2023 20:15:29 GMT -8
hey all,
not sure if this is a fit for vw discussion but I have read countless suggestions online for how to clear up oxidized/uv'd plastic headlights. Have tried a few and have had less than great results. I trust this group for good, helpful advice. Any suggestions?
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Post by tony on Nov 29, 2023 21:03:01 GMT -8
I used a $15 kit by Meguiars that I bought at Canadian Tire on the old ladies 20 year old Honda and it did an excellent job on the headlights!!! 6-8 months later they're still great and the headlights were horrendous before that.
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Post by R&R on Nov 30, 2023 9:24:53 GMT -8
Thanks Tony
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Post by PICTUP on Nov 30, 2023 15:05:36 GMT -8
If Tony bought it(and it worked), it couldn't have been overpriced!  |
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Post by beetlejuice on Nov 30, 2023 17:54:59 GMT -8
Thank you Tony! I appreciate it! Got the kit today.  Drew |
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Post by tony on Nov 30, 2023 18:54:06 GMT -8
Don when I said it was $15 , I mean they paid me! |
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Post by tony on Nov 30, 2023 18:59:23 GMT -8
Thank you Tony! I appreciate it! Got the kit today. Drew Hopefully it works well for you , I think you could use what they give you several times and maybe in the future just buy the disks separately. 😎 |
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Post by CrazyBrit on Nov 30, 2023 19:27:56 GMT -8
If they are bad, try starting with a 1500, then 2000 grit wet and dry paper. Use a drop of detergent in the water and keep the paper clean. I mask off the paint work adjoining the headlight to avoid scuffing it.
After that, the kit that Tony suggested.
The sanding bit can be a bit scary at first, especially when the headlight becomes completely opaque! It takes quite a bit of work, but my Tacoma headlights came up like new.
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Post by beetlejuice on Dec 1, 2023 11:33:51 GMT -8
you guys are the best- thank you!
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Post by PICTUP on Dec 1, 2023 16:51:28 GMT -8
If they are bad, try starting with a 1500, then 2000 grit wet and dry paper. I had to start with 600 grit on the Element's lights...  |
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Drew
