Polishing headlights

Dave***t · 28th January 2008, 21:38

I've never tried to polish the headlights on my ZT, but there's some scratches on them that aren't exactly an enhancement.

Would it be ok using Scratch X/SRP or whatever? I'm unsure as to whether an abrasive polish would make them a hazy nightmare.

JohnDotCom · 28th January 2008, 21:40

MK1 or MK2 Headlights?

Greeners · 28th January 2008, 21:49

TRY THIS......................

JohnDotCom · 28th January 2008, 22:23

That Front Cover on MK2's looks more Like Plastic than Glass!

empsburna · 28th January 2008, 22:41

apprently some are treated and you have to be careful not to take the coating off them.

Platic ones I use Plast-x on an orange 3" sonus pad (using the PC)
- by hand I would use plast-x on a microfibre cloth - you only need a pea sized amount by hand.

Glass ones I use Menzerna intensive polish (Menz IP) on an orange 5" sonus pad (on the PC)

Dave***t · 29th January 2008, 07:45

******, my signature seems to have disappeared. That'd show it's a mk1. Would that mean they're glass or plastic?

Cheers for the answers so far btw

JohnDotCom · 29th January 2008, 08:37

Due to the Down Time on Forums the other Night some People have lost their Sig Pic. Just redo and all should be fine again.

Greeners · 29th January 2008, 09:05

This is a bit extreme, but very effective

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20994

Chris Russell · 31st January 2008, 16:25

Try some of the stuff my mum used on the living room window when i was little dont know what its called but its pink that does the job unless its too badly damaged

Simon W · 10th February 2008, 00:22

Pink stuff is Windolene.

28th January 2008, 21:38	#1
Dave*t Gets stuck in MG ZT+ 180 SE** Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 646 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Polishing headlights I've never tried to polish the headlights on my ZT, but there's some scratches on them that aren't exactly an enhancement. Would it be ok using Scratch X/SRP or whatever? I'm unsure as to whether an abrasive polish would make them a hazy nightmare. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

28th January 2008, 21:49	#3
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	TRY THIS...................... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

29th January 2008, 07:45	#6
Dave*t Gets stuck in MG ZT+ 180 SE** Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 646 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	******, my signature seems to have disappeared. That'd show it's a mk1. Would that mean they're glass or plastic? Cheers for the answers so far btw __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

29th January 2008, 09:05	#8
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	This is a bit extreme, but very effective http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20994 __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

28th January 2008, 21:40	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	MK1 or MK2 Headlights?

28th January 2008, 22:23	#4
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	That Front Cover on MK2's looks more Like Plastic than Glass!

28th January 2008, 22:41	#5
empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	apprently some are treated and you have to be careful not to take the coating off them. Platic ones I use Plast-x on an orange 3" sonus pad (using the PC) - by hand I would use plast-x on a microfibre cloth - you only need a pea sized amount by hand. Glass ones I use Menzerna intensive polish (Menz IP) on an orange 5" sonus pad (on the PC)

29th January 2008, 08:37	#7
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Due to the Down Time on Forums the other Night some People have lost their Sig Pic. Just redo and all should be fine again.

31st January 2008, 16:25	#9
Chris Russell Avid contributor Rover 1.8 Clubse 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Barnsley Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Try some of the stuff my mum used on the living room window when i was little dont know what its called but its pink that does the job unless its too badly damaged

10th February 2008, 00:22	#10
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Pink stuff is Windolene.