headlight scratches
headlight scratches
hey does anyone know how to get rid of headlight scratches? i don't know what caused them but i have them all these scratches over the top part of my headlights..
u know what, thats great u asked because someone ****ed up the side of my car. they left a big scratch on my headlight. i'm not sure how to get it off either. i've asked someone, and they said u could try to buff it but i dont think it will work. i also wanna know if theres a way of getting it off. dont wanna end up buying a new headlight.
i had this problem when i bought swapped out my gauges for my ES..i had bought some OZ gauges of someone on ebay..their was a scratch mark on the center..i forgot what the name was but its by 3M..got it at autozone..its like a bottle
Found this on another forum, hope it helps...Check the pics of this guys work out! 
DSM Tuners has a lot of methods for cleaning/clearing your headlights...check them out

DSM Tuners has a lot of methods for cleaning/clearing your headlights...check them out
How to Clear 1G Headlights
If you are a 1G'er, you know this is one of the most asked questions about the cars. So heres the fix to the Yellow-ish, fogged headlight lenses.
Materials Needed
-1000 grit wet sanding paper
-1500 grit wet sanding paper
-water
-rubbing compound
-buffer
-white foam buffing pad
-black foam buffing pad
-automotive wax (optional)
-paper towels
Step 1: remove the headlights from the car. Trying to do it on the car would be messy and a major PITA
Step 2: choose a headlight and wet the lense. sand with 1000 grit sandpaper (wet as well). You can do this by hand or by wraping it around a sanding block. Dont worry, things always look worse before they look better. You will see yellow residue coming off in the water, this is good, keep doing this untill the water coming off is clear/white. Dry and re-wet a few times to check progress.
Step 3: Reapeat with 1500 grit paper, being sure to keep the headlight lense and sandpaper nice and wet. Sand the whole thing removing the heavy scratches from the 1000 grit paper. Once you think you have it good, dry the light using paper towels.
Step 4: Find a way to hold the headlight unit. I used a vice grip, just dont tighten too much. Run a small bead of rubbing compound across the lense of light, and buff at about 2500 RPMs with the white foam buffing pad. You will see the light get crystal clear. I did this step twice to just to ensure scratch removal.
Step 5: Buff the light lenses with a car wax and a black foam pad just to protect them a little longer. And your done. You should have like new headlights. Re-install them in the car, adjust if needed, and thats it.
Repeat for other headlight.
Photos = Pictures Before and After (scroll down)
If you are a 1G'er, you know this is one of the most asked questions about the cars. So heres the fix to the Yellow-ish, fogged headlight lenses.
Materials Needed
-1000 grit wet sanding paper
-1500 grit wet sanding paper
-water
-rubbing compound
-buffer
-white foam buffing pad
-black foam buffing pad
-automotive wax (optional)
-paper towels
Step 1: remove the headlights from the car. Trying to do it on the car would be messy and a major PITA
Step 2: choose a headlight and wet the lense. sand with 1000 grit sandpaper (wet as well). You can do this by hand or by wraping it around a sanding block. Dont worry, things always look worse before they look better. You will see yellow residue coming off in the water, this is good, keep doing this untill the water coming off is clear/white. Dry and re-wet a few times to check progress.
Step 3: Reapeat with 1500 grit paper, being sure to keep the headlight lense and sandpaper nice and wet. Sand the whole thing removing the heavy scratches from the 1000 grit paper. Once you think you have it good, dry the light using paper towels.
Step 4: Find a way to hold the headlight unit. I used a vice grip, just dont tighten too much. Run a small bead of rubbing compound across the lense of light, and buff at about 2500 RPMs with the white foam buffing pad. You will see the light get crystal clear. I did this step twice to just to ensure scratch removal.
Step 5: Buff the light lenses with a car wax and a black foam pad just to protect them a little longer. And your done. You should have like new headlights. Re-install them in the car, adjust if needed, and thats it.
Repeat for other headlight.
Photos = Pictures Before and After (scroll down)
Originally Posted by willRalliart
Found this on another forum, hope it helps...Check the pics of this guys work out! 
DSM Tuners has a lot of methods for cleaning/clearing your headlights...check them out

DSM Tuners has a lot of methods for cleaning/clearing your headlights...check them out
EDIT: found them.
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and After:
Evodave anyone? haha i think he does "headlight" cleaning which is the same as doing what the DSM lights are except he'll do it for you... I think he still does this service... lol
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