JDM Junkyard

I found that the sandpaper method described is a great way of doing it, but is very time consuming. So I found out a much better and faster way which is pretty much dummy proof.

Step 1 - buff the lens with a metal polish (mothers metal and mag polish is what I use)
Step 2 - scratchx or another form of fine abrasive polish (using a clean rag)
Step 3 - PlastX (a new clean rag)
Step 4 - Wax

techy101

This method is meant for more serious and deeper damage that polish simply can't correct. I mention in there that for minor and surface damage PlastiX is the better way. But for the pitting that reaches ~1/4 - 1/2mm into the surface or the intense damage that had been done to the SVX light after 17 years the sand paper works the best.

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RE3Rotor

My headlights has turned yellow all over. But when I lightly scratch them with my finger nail the yellow came off pretty easy. Can I start with 1000 grit instead of 600?

adc

Why don't you just go with the easier method first in Post #16 if you don't have deep pits.

Thanks techy for the writeup. I appreciate your effort in doing the writeup and taking the pictures. This was a huge effort on your part. And sharing it with us is super.

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techy101

+1 Just use some elbow grease and PlastX, it should take care of you. The sanding is really only for deep damage.

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RE3Rotor

Thanks guys.