How Do You Restore Automobile Headlight Plastic Lenses?
Polycarbonate headlights are becoming the standard in today’s cars. While durable and crack resistant, the lenses are prone to yellowing, clouding and scratching. This can dramatically reduce their effectiveness. There are many products on the market that can restore these lenses to their original condition, but there is an alternative. With a little elbow grease, you can polish and restore these lenses at home with a few simple steps and common items available at any parts store. Step 1 Mask off around the lenses to avoid getting polishing compound on the vehicle’s finish. Polishing compound is abrasive and will damage the paint. Step 2 Apply plastic polishing compound to the plastic face of the lens. Working in a circular motion with light pressure, polish the lens with a microfiber or flannel cloth until the haze starts to disappear. This may take a few minutes. Step 3 Soak a piece of 1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper in water for 5 to 10 minutes. Working from side to side, lightly sand t
