Headlight Scratches

[YIL65]

Hello all,

 

I'm looking to buy a 981CS. I've seen a car I like however when I viewed it the headlights were awfully scratched.

 

I've seen a few cars and they've all had some scratches but this one was particularly bad. I was wondering whether anyone has had something similar and whether this a remedy that people would recommend (without buying an all new set of lights!)?

 

Thanks!

[Hunter]

How badly (read: deeply) scratched are they?

 

I restored mine recently with a wet sand from 400 grit and it removed hazing/smaller rock chips, but bigger defects are still there. Perhaps a more aggressive sand would remove your scratches, but it's hard to know without seeing their depth.

 

Word to the wise: if you are going to sand your headlights, you need to finish up with a UV-blocking clear coat that's compatible with plastic. Otherwise your lights will yellow. Oh, and a polish obviously.

[YIL65]

Thanks for the advice! I've gone for the car so get a headlight restoration kit on order along with some UV-blocking clear coat.

 

Thanks again!!

[andygo]

What make of UV clear coat did you use please?

[Hunter]

11 hours ago, andygo said:

What make of UV clear coat did you use please?

 

 

Personally, I used a Halfords lacquer, since I've found Halfords paints to be reasonable quality/cost. I can't remember exactly which one.

 

As their site says (e.g. here), "All our clear lacquers contain UV inhibitors".

 

Edited November 11, 2021 by Hunter