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Old 07-18-2010, 02:14 PM
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Headlights speckled, buff it out?

I have been thinking of going back to my OEM xenons, but I hate how my OEMs are all speckled and have tiny little chips in the lense from road debris.

Where could I take them to get this done?
Do you think it could be buffed out somehow?
Anyone ever done this/know how much it will cost?

Let me know if you know anything about this sort of thing!
Thanks.
 
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Get some meguiars plastX. Pits should buff out pretty easily. It'll take 3-5 coats, but its a HUGE improvement. If you have a buffer, even better. Should take 15 min.
 
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I have the same issues but even using my porter-cable and plastic X they wont come out. Really the best thing is to get lamin-x or clear bra for the headlights before it becomes a major issue
 
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I have also heard that plastic headlights are clear coated. When they are buffed out from being yellowed, that they should be re-clear coated or they will soon yellow again. Maybe even quicker than before......

Anyone have info on that ?
 
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I have also heard that plastic headlights are clear coated. When they are buffed out from being yellowed, that they should be re-clear coated or they will soon yellow again. Maybe even quicker than before......

Anyone have info on that ?
Not sure, I buffed my headlights when I first got my car (used - 2004) and it looks much better. 6 months later, they still look good. I park in direct sunlight and its been hot this summer. My last Cooper went a good 2 years and still looked fine.

When I buff my headlights, I always put 2-3 coats of rainX afterwards.
 
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