Headlight Restoration (noob question)

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Headlight Restoration (noob question)

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Okay have followed the DIY guide but am not too happy with result. Ended up being better than before obviously but it's still the slightest bit hazy... Does it need more sanding with the 2000grit? and a normal cut and polish should suffice to bring it clear right?
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have you put scratch X on yet?
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Post up pics for me to have a look at and I will let you know :D .
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I just gave it a polish with what I had... What is an alternative to scratch X, can't find it in supercheap lol
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Check other auto shops even Kmart has it.
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auto barn has it mate!
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Just picked some up from supercheap, had a better look... It's funny to think that the nearest Kmart and Autobarn store to me is like over 2.5 hours away :lol:
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wow holy sh*t, where do you live? in some secluded forest
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haha I live up in North Queensland in Bowen... Which is 2 and a half hours from the next major city which would be either Townsville or Mackay. Might as well live in some secluded forest haha :lol:
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Lol my uncle ran a motel in Bowen about 3-4 years ago.
I can't recall the name of it :? .
But yes it is a little out from every thing.
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You need to machine buff it. You will never get a good finish using your hands.
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payaya wrote:You will never get a good finish using your hands.
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Daniel2019 wrote:
payaya wrote:You will never get a good finish using your hands.
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hahaha :lol: btw I did use a machine
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