How to Refinish a Headlight
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Discolored and fogged headlights.
Pop your hood and clean your headlights with a mild cleaner. Wipe all of the dirt and grime away. - 2
Use sandpaper to refinish.
Let your sandpaper soak in water for 10 to 15 minutes. Apply a small amount of water to the headlights and use the 1,000-grit sandpaper in a circular motion. Make sure you sand the surface evenly. Sand the entire surface two to three times. - 3). Use the 2,000-grit sandpaper on the headlights once you are finished. The higher grit sandpaper will help remove light surface scratches. For severely faded or foggy headlights, repeat the process before proceeding
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Refinished Headlight
Use a small amount of wax or plastic scratch remover. Use a lint-free polishing cloth or buffing cloth to restore the headlights. Several applications of wax may be required to make your headlights completely clear. - 5). Let the headlights dry and wipe them clean.
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