MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: swgti on July 15, 2011, 08:51:47 pm

Title: Scabby headlights.
Post by: swgti on July 15, 2011, 08:51:47 pm

Sorry tried searching for the threads read a while ago about cleaning up the headlights, but can't find them now, mine are particularly perished and just wondered if theres a quick fix? I've seen the all day wet n dry process but i'm sure I saw a thread about someone getting them as good as new using Autosol metal polish, can anyone verify this before I have a go and ruin them completely??????

Title: Re: Scabby headlights.
Post by: stealthwolf on July 15, 2011, 09:42:33 pm

Any polish will help spruce them up. You just need to keep the temperature down.

Title: Re: Scabby headlights.
Post by: StephenED30 on July 15, 2011, 09:44:53 pm

Guide here.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,26433.0.html

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Scabby headlights.
Post by: kevinw90 on July 17, 2011, 02:37:13 pm

I used autosol metal polish.  Really made a big difference.  Nervous at the start as it was really gritty polish but results were amzing.  All scratches removed with a few hits and makes them extreamly clear.  Definilty worth a go.  WOuld recommend trying a little patch first to see what you think.

Title: Re: Scabby headlights.
Post by: dmac1969 on July 24, 2011, 03:48:18 pm

I see Megs have a headlight restoration product out now , has anyone used it?

http://www.meguiars.co.uk/latest-news/1184

Title: Re: Scabby headlights.
Post by: Jimdebob on September 01, 2011, 10:35:41 pm

I haven't used the new Meguair's restoration kit but do use their Plast-X product. It does work quite well applied by hand, but from experience I would say it works a whole lot better if you use a dual action polisher to apply it (whilst being careful to keep the speed and temperature down). I then apply a little bit every other wash or so as a top up if it needs it.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Scabby headlights.
Post by: MDV on September 15, 2011, 08:18:05 pm

http://www.detailvalet.co.uk/services.php

Title: Re: Scabby headlights.
Post by: ub7rm on September 16, 2011, 08:16:40 pm

I've heard toothpaste is quite effective  :chicken: