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Jürgen · Posted 07 Jul 2012, 13:36 #1

Just one moment of distraction and I've used a sponge not appropriate for the plastic cover of the headlamps. Now there are tiny scratches all over. :-?

Is there a way to get rid of them or at least cover them a bit? (Other than buying a new headlamp assembly of course ... :lol:

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Dave · Posted 07 Jul 2012, 14:41 #2

I'm sure I've read that toothpaste is good for this, but don't take my word for - wait for someone who's actually tried it to tell you it works before having a go!

RhodieBill · Posted 07 Jul 2012, 14:52 #3

I'm sorry, I cannot see how a sponge will scratch your headlights and not scratch your paint? That perspex headlight lens is just as hard as the clearcoat on your paintwork! In actual fact I cannot see a sponge scratching either, unless there are contaminants, (ie. sand/grit) in the sponge....

Jürgen · Posted 07 Jul 2012, 17:39 #4

The paint wasn't scratched, because all I did was cleaning just the headlamps. I've always used some special kind of kitchen sponge to get rid of the flies, but this time I grabbed the wrong one. Could be an expensive mistake.

PaulT · Posted 07 Jul 2012, 18:37 #5

Anything that is polished starts off dull and the surface then has all imperfections etc removed by using finer and finer abrasives.

So you just need the correct abbrasives and a lot of elbow grease. In the UK there is a 'polish' called Brasso for cleaning brass etc there must be a German equivalent.

RhodieBill · Posted 07 Jul 2012, 19:45 #6

JÃƒÂ¼rgen wrote:The paint wasn't scratched, because all I did was cleaning just the headlamps. I've always used some special kind of kitchen sponge to get rid of the flies, but this time I grabbed the wrong one. Could be an expensive mistake.

Ah, sorry. I now understand what you did.....

You could try this, or something similar to restore the finish.... http://www.3mselect.co.uk/p-2639-3m-hea ... fAodNkoLMw

Jürgen · Posted 07 Jul 2012, 22:04 #7

Thank you very much! Looks like this 3M kit is worth a try.

RhodieBill · Posted 08 Jul 2012, 10:36 #8

All I can say is, is that I have had a lot of dealings with 3M over the years, many on a professional level, and I found them top notch! And even now I find their 3M Qwik-Wax very, very good, if not the best.......

Jürgen · Posted 08 Jul 2012, 10:50 #9

I haven't seen bad quality by 3M either. Let's see whether I can get hold of this stuff somewhere over here. Else I'll order when I'll be in the UK again some day, as it isn't urgent.

RhodieBill · Posted 08 Jul 2012, 11:01 #10

I'm sure they will deliver to the EU....

1gp · Posted 17 Nov 2012, 20:21 #11

Also you can flat with 2000 grade, or 1500 grade flatting paper, and then compound up , using 3m green top compound, or G3.

Jürgen · Posted 17 Nov 2012, 20:39 #12

Well, I found a company nearby which are preparing cars and restoring classic vehicles. They offered a good deal. So all I did myself has been removing and refitting the headlights.

1gp · Posted 18 Nov 2012, 09:31 #13

JÃƒÂ¼rgen wrote:Well, I found a company nearby which are preparing cars and restoring classic vehicles. They offered a good deal. So all I did myself has been removing and refitting the headlights.

They will do what i have said... about half hours work.

raistlin · Posted 18 Nov 2012, 10:03 #14

JÃƒÂ¼rgen wrote: Let's see whether I can get hold of this stuff somewhere over here. Else I'll order when I'll be in the UK again some day, as it isn't urgent.

JÃƒÂ¼rgen, if you can't find it locally and you can't get a UK company to export, I'm happy to buy and export it for you.

Jürgen · Posted 18 Nov 2012, 11:49 #15

Most appreciated, Paul. But for now I hope that I won't have to use it (again). The headlamps are like new now.

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