Problem: Have Plastic One-piece headlights for 90-93 Accord that have some normal wear and tear from the weather and the driver side has some scratches. I need to wet sand them out to get the scratches and imperfections removed.

Not sure how the process goes or what materials to use so could some of you help me out? Anything to be cautious of besides burning the plastic when polishing? Thanks in advance.

 

dont wet sand

that will screw them up even more...

just use plastic polish.

 

try abrasive stuff like rubbing compound or toothpaste and see how that works first.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Soup **** &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dont wet sand

that will screw them up even more...

just use plastic polish.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

i had the same problems on my plastic one piece's headlights, where can i get plastic polish?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D15-DELSOL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i had the same problems on my plastic one piece's headlights, where can i get plastic polish?
</TD></TR></TABLE>

your local auto parts store (Napa, Kragen, Autozone...) you might want to pick up some metal polish while you're at it and use that after the plastic polish

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B U N M A N G O &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

your local auto parts store (Napa, Kragen, Autozone...) you might want to pick up some metal polish while you're at it and use that after the plastic polish </TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks, what do i need metal polish for?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D15-DELSOL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
thanks, what do i need metal polish for?
</TD></TR></TABLE>

to follow up the plastic polish so the plastic will be blingin'

 

I swear I saw a thread about a guy wet-sanding his Supra lights and they came out looking brand new....but thanks for the tips.

Am I pretty much screwed if the scratches are too deep for the polish to remove?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Soup **** &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dont wet sand

that will screw them up even more...

just use plastic polish.</TD></TR></TABLE>



You CAN wet sand. However, it should be a last resort. First try a fine cut rubbing compound and follow that with some polish (whatever you use on your car should work) If you dont get results, then wet sand with 2000 grit automotive sandpaper. Soak he paper in water for 15 minutes, then sand, apply water with a sprayer as you go. Follow that up with a polish and wax. If scratches remain, try a lower grit, but remember that you can cause scratches, so be careful.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by brinks &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">



You CAN wet sand. However, it should be a last resort. First try a fine cut rubbing compound and follow that with some polish (whatever you use on your car should work) If you dont get results, then wet sand with 2000 grit automotive sandpaper. Soak he paper in water for 15 minutes, then sand, apply water with a sprayer as you go. Follow that up with a polish and wax. If scratches remain, try a lower grit, but remember that you can cause scratches, so be careful. </TD></TR></TABLE>

yep... start out with the least abrasive possible, then work up- for example, just start w/ plastic cleaner/polish, and see if that works. If that doesn't, try a scratch remover such as Meguiar's Scratch-X. If that doesn't work, try a rubbing compound. If all else fails, try wet sanding.

 

the supra article, if they are pitted very badly, you will have to sand, as polish only takes out fine scratches. http://www.mkiv.com/techarticl....html

 

I actually wetsanded my lights about four days ago. I used 1000 grit paper and just dunked that **** in water every three or four strokes. When you're done sanding, you need to use a wax of some kind. After that, they will look almost brand new. Mine turned out great.

 

Cool thanks for the link to the article on the supra headlights...and thanks to the rest for the help....I'm guessing I will have to wetsand but I'll try the steps first...thanks again

 

has anyone tried the plastic polish? do you have any before and after pics? thanks

 

just use some plexus(plastic polish spray)(can grab a can at any walmart or autozone) I use this all the time on motorcycle windscreens and helmet visors

 

there was a post in the eg civic forum where a guy used 2000 grit sandpaper, then clear coat paint then wax and buff and those things looked brand freaking new and smooth!

 

Plain and Simple.... use a cleaning wax. Then use a buffer with a WOOL pad. Gently buff the lights. Itll come out brand spankin new.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by akumaracer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">there was a post in the eg civic forum where a guy used 2000 grit sandpaper, then clear coat paint then wax and buff and those things looked brand freaking new and smooth!</TD></TR></TABLE>
do you have the link to the post?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by D15-DELSOL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">has anyone tried the plastic polish? do you have any before and after pics? thanks </TD></TR></TABLE>

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=504832

I did this on my aunt's car about 2 months ago