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Old 10-16-2003, 02:57 PM
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Default Any way to fix scratches on plastic headlights?

It looks as though something has rubbed up against my headlights causing a fat long scratch. Is there any way to change just the plastic or take the scratch out.
Old 10-16-2003, 03:17 PM
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Toothpaste may buff it out. It's a fine polish :-)
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You might use a 2000 grit sand paper to sand it 1st. If is the scratch is really deep, you may want to use a 1500 grit then use 2000 grit sand papper. At the end use rubbing Compound to polish it. It should be gone.
Old 10-17-2003, 07:11 AM
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there is plastic polish stuff that you can get that helps sometimes, but yeah rubbing compound and toothpaste can work as well.
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Originally posted by keiffer953
Toothpaste may buff it out. It's a fine polish :-)
what flavor? i prefer aqua fresh since it has the triple color barrier which gives added protection AND a refreshing taste!
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what flavor? i prefer aqua fresh since it has the triple color barrier which gives added protection AND a refreshing taste!

Well you need not worry about Flouride...Not an issue in this case :-)
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Plastic Polish and some elbow greese:

http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=113&
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I wouldn't use toothpaste since the grit size varies by brand.

The plastic polish you can buy at a good auto parts or hardware store is much more predictable and easy to use.
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Look at Griot's garage, the sell great glass and plastic poishes.
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thanks everyone! i'll try some of these out when i get my car back from the dealer
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