Notices
Exterior & Interior 350Z Body modification, interior styling and lighting

headlights...starting to get beat up

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-12-2007 | 06:28 PM
  #1  
bbs350z's Avatar
bbs350z
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (85)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 6,662
Likes: 1
From: Scottsdale AZ
Default headlights...starting to get beat up

my headlights are starting to have a bunch of tiny scratches on them, and it reflects the light sideways. i tried scratchX and it didnt do ****. buffed them, that didnt work, and even wetsanded and buffed them. still didnt work.

does anybody here have a way to make my headlights look new again? its starting to irritate me!
Old 08-12-2007 | 07:43 PM
  #2  
MustGoFastR's Avatar
MustGoFastR
Registered User
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 4,797
Likes: 1
From: San Diego
Default

Try Plexas plastic polish. Get it online or at a motorcycle shop. Haven't used it myself, but have heard good things about it. If my headlights ever get to that point, I'll just use it as an excuse to upgrade to the '06 HIDs, lol.
Old 08-12-2007 | 07:54 PM
  #3  
mr. sparco's Avatar
mr. sparco
New Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,086
Likes: 454
From: Sunny Beaches
Default

2000+ Grit superfine sandpaper, wet sand, buff, then polish, polish some more.
Old 08-12-2007 | 08:20 PM
  #4  
Rowlett's Avatar
Rowlett
New Member
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 760
Likes: 0
From: DFW
Default

Or you can look up "Novas plastic shine" it works pretty great i got some this past weekend and was very pleased...
Old 08-12-2007 | 08:50 PM
  #5  
bbs350z's Avatar
bbs350z
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (85)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 6,662
Likes: 1
From: Scottsdale AZ
Default

i used 800 grit, and buffed after, and the scratches are still there. they show especially at an angle, and the light refracts off of it. ill give the 2000grit a try, and if that doesnt work, il try the [polishes, but eventually im gettin the 06's lol
Old 08-12-2007 | 09:35 PM
  #6  
mr. sparco's Avatar
mr. sparco
New Member
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,086
Likes: 454
From: Sunny Beaches
Default

Originally Posted by drift_projekt_Z
eventually im gettin the 06's lol
Just get the 06+ hl, FTW serious.

Old 08-13-2007 | 06:58 AM
  #7  
OneI350's Avatar
OneI350
Registered User
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
From: Austin TX
Default

after the 2k grit and polish use some clear overlays. They will look perfectly smooth and will be protected with the overlays.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ethan84ae
Brakes & Suspension
10
09-26-2022 09:22 PM
Tylerx7z33
Intake Exhaust
4
09-21-2015 01:43 PM
pdexta
New Owners
6
09-14-2015 11:27 AM
Zspot
Cleaning & Detailing
15
11-01-2002 09:01 PM
Robert333
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z
90
10-30-2002 06:32 PM



Quick Reply: headlights...starting to get beat up



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:31 PM.