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FirstKnight
 


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Headlight scratched - how to repair?

Hi,

One of my headlights - Xenon - is scratched; just the plastic. Can this be repaired or replaced without buying a whole new unit?

Cheers,
Stu Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Si4 Coupe Lux in Orkney Grey  
Post #86506929th Nov 2011 8:30 pm
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hids4u
 


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how bad?
wet and dry paper, flat rubbing block, T-cut and a buffer will get most out  
Post #86507329th Nov 2011 8:39 pm
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npinks
 


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Meguiers plasticX polish Idea

Or a quick search found this http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/397/Megu...ation-Kit/

And this

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/show...ht+scratch    
Post #86507629th Nov 2011 8:44 pm
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Somerset Jem
 


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I've used an acrylic polish for caravan windows. It would probably need wet and dry first if the scratch is deep.  
Post #86508029th Nov 2011 8:46 pm
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FirstKnight
 


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Thanks Guys!

The scratch is bad enough to make an awful 'oval mark' appearance when the light is on hence my wanting to fix it if possible; it's like the light was rubbed by steel wool in the centre. Not too deep though. Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Si4 Coupe Lux in Orkney Grey  
Post #86508529th Nov 2011 8:56 pm
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Somerset Jem
 


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if the scratches are quite fine I'd try the acrylic polish first, if that doesn't remove the scratching then go for a fine grade of wet and dry and then acrylic polish again.  
Post #86509029th Nov 2011 9:01 pm
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FirstKnight
 


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Cheers, that's what I'll do next weekend then. Thumbs Up Range Rover Evoque Dynamic Si4 Coupe Lux in Orkney Grey  
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big_si
 


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I asked a similar question a couple of weeks ago - http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic71960.html

The consensus seemed to be various polishes for light scratches and/or wet & dry or 'specialist' type kits if they're deeper. 2006 D3 S (I use it when I can prise the keys off the wife!)
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