Phooey Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I often hear people ask what is the best thing to improve faded or sun damaged headlamps. Like many people I have tried the toothpaste tricks and all the expensive polishes and formulas. Last weekend a mate suggested this scratch remover stuff. Jesus H Christ! I am impressed. The headlamp in the picture has been polished on the left side with a dab of this stuff on a microfibre cloth for about 2 minutes. Right hand side untouched. The picture doesn't really do it justice! At the weekend I shall spend a bit more time and give it a proper working. I am impressed with this so far though. The best part? It cost £5 and the tube will last longer than the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beansie Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Looks like good stuff, bought some stuff from Halfords a few years ago I can’t remember the brand, it did a good job but within a few weeks the lights were the same again hope this stuff actually lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phooey Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Looks like good stuff, bought some stuff from Halfords a few years ago I can’t remember the brand, it did a good job but within a few weeks the lights were the same again hope this stuff actually lasts. I'll let you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 T cut headlight restorer ain't much dearer, looks good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winston smith Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Interesting post.I've been thinking about getting something like that for my clk.....one of the lights looks brand new, the other looks 100 years old.Done loads of searches on this - toothpaste only works if it has bicarb in it .The important thing I learned is that you need to spray the lenses with UV resistant clear lacquer afterwards, otherwise they go manky again pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 This looks brilliant, I'm going to give this one a try, I'd never heard of it till now .... Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phooey Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Interesting post.I've been thinking about getting something like that for my clk.....one of the lights looks brand new, the other looks 100 years old.Done loads of searches on this - toothpaste only works if it has bicarb in it .The important thing I learned is that you need to spray the lenses with UV resistant clear lacquer afterwards, otherwise they go manky again pretty quickly. Yes you have to UV spray or you're wasting your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phooey Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 This looks brilliant, I'm going to give this one a try, I'd never heard of it till now .... Thanks for posting You're welcome. I hadn't heard of it either. When my mate suggested it I thought yeah right another crap waste of money product but for a fiver I thought I'd give it a go. Like I said, the pic doesn't really do it justice. I was amazed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phooey Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 This looks brilliant, I'm going to give this one a try, I'd never heard of it till now .... Thanks for posting if you are using it on plastic lens you can use fine 2000 grit wet and dry paper with lots of water to remove the caked on crap. After this the lens will be hazed up. This stuff returns the clear look. As you said though, UV top coat is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 This looks brilliant, I'm going to give this one a try, I'd never heard of it till now .... Thanks for posting if you are using it on plastic lens you can use fine 2000 grit wet and dry paper with lots of water to remove the caked on crap. After this the lens will be hazed up. This stuff returns the clear look. As you said though, UV top coat is a must. Used to do the same with acrylic windows, wet and dry, t cut, finish with brasso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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