headlight correction

[tommys]

I cleaned the beast the other day, and she looked really shiny and clean. but her headlights have been p*ssing me off for the couple months I've had her. All hazy and rough. the pics are sh*tty but I think you can see it.


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So I decided to set to work on them yesterday, 1200/1500 wet and dry, scratch x, autoglyn SRP and megs cleaners wax.

Before:


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After:


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really happy with how they came out to be honest. massive improvement.

 

[ABOO]

They've come up well mate.

 

[Pedro]

Just like new!

 

[tommys]

Cheers, they have come up really nice you know.

Highly recommend doing it if anyone elses are looking shabby. I was abit skeptical about sanding my headlights but once you get to the Scratch X step you start to see a massive improvement.

 

[Ridahz]

Cheers for the guide mate, will defo be buying the products this week!

My headlights have been looking shabby since ive got mine and it really lets them down! Yours look fantastic now :approve:

 

[Scott™]

Mine are just like these. Is there an actual guide on how to do it? Looks a million times better!

 

[tommys]

Yeah there is somewhere.

But I think its slightly different to what I did (I saw a comment somewhere, can't remember who off).

Products I used:

1200 wet and dry sandpaper
1500 wet and dry sandpaper
Meguairs Scratch X
Autoglyn Super Resin Polish
Meguairs Cleaners Wax

Then what I did:

Cleaned headlights first, get rid of any dust etc.
Soaked 1200 wet and dry for approx 10 mins in warm water. I used one A4 sheet (per headlight) of this and cut it into quarters, using each quarter until knackered.
Cleaned headlights again to get rid of all the crap.
Soaked 1500 wet and dry for approx 10 mins in warm water. Again, I used one A4 sheet (per headlight) and cut it into quarters.
Cleaned headlights again...
Got a microfibre cloth and applied Meguairs Scratch X until all defects disappear (alot of scrubbing involved in this)
Cleaned headlights again...
Used another microfibre cloth and applied Autoglyn Super Resin Polish
Used another microfibre cloth and applied Meguairs Cleaners Wax.

Done. Takes approx 2.30 hours.

 

[Jimbo-Clio]

Really good finish without a buffer mate!

If you have access to a buffer the job takes around 10mins if that

 

[tommys]

Really good finish without a buffer mate!

If you have access to a buffer the job takes around 10mins if that

Cheers, I need to invest in a machine polisher! But I can't justify the £100+ atm.

 

[Matt350.]

Really good job mate this has spurred me on to do mine this weekend

 

[Daz.]

Good job! mine were done last year but could do with being done again to be honest.

 

[tommys]

Really good job mate this has spurred me on to do mine this weekend

honestly mate, it does make your front end look alot cleaner.

 

[tommys]

Good job! mine were done last year but could do with being done again to be honest.

wow, only a year? lol

 

[Scott™]

Yeah there is somewhere.

But I think its slightly different to what I did (I saw a comment somewhere, can't remember who off).

Products I used:

1200 wet and dry sandpaper
1500 wet and dry sandpaper
Meguairs Scratch X
Autoglyn Super Resin Polish
Meguairs Cleaners Wax

Then what I did:

Cleaned headlights first, get rid of any dust etc.
Soaked 1200 wet and dry for approx 10 mins in warm water. I used one A4 sheet (per headlight) of this and cut it into quarters, using each quarter until knackered.
Cleaned headlights again to get rid of all the crap.
Soaked 1500 wet and dry for approx 10 mins in warm water. Again, I used one A4 sheet (per headlight) and cut it into quarters.
Cleaned headlights again...
Got a microfibre cloth and applied Meguairs Scratch X until all defects disappear (alot of scrubbing involved in this)
Cleaned headlights again...
Used another microfibre cloth and applied Autoglyn Super Resin Polish
Used another microfibre cloth and applied Meguairs Cleaners Wax.

Done. Takes approx 2.30 hours.

Excellent mate. Thanks very much.

 

[Rico192]

Excellent job mate! cant wait to try on mine this weekend. Keep u guys posted with the results!

 

[lex12]

I really need to do this!! Mine are terrible! Look spot on mate

 

[Christopher]

Great effort mate!

 

[JD]

Without a polisher, great effort!

 

[tommys]

Excellent job mate! cant wait to try on mine this weekend. Keep u guys posted with the results!

Good luck with it mate! Post up the results. Be prepared to do some serious scrubbing!

I really need to do this!! Mine are terrible! Look spot on mate

Great effort mate!

Without a polisher, great effort!

Cheers guys

 

[James28]

Great job - nice car too, 182 alloys look good!

 

[Finny]

neither could i till my brother set about my car with his and all his wierd tubs of cleaning and waxing gear...the car was unreal after

 

[martyn4568]

This is one of the best methods I've seen for cleaning lights up. I got to do my drivers headlight and I'm going to use your method.

 

[ross-lakin]

Gonna have to try this

 

[Wests Renault]

Excellent

 

[Peteappo]

i need to sort this out on mine as its looking terrible and the car is booked in at a local car show next month

 

[Sleepy.]

I was a bit iffy about doing this, but now you've left me no choice! Good work man!

 

[Snails]

I gave this a go tonight. it took 2 hours just to get one done. I'll do the other later in the week:

 

[Leeshez]

A job well done .