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Getting scratches out of headlights

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by HypoLuxa, Oct 15, 2019.

  1. Oct 15, 2019 at 5:17 PM
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    HypoLuxa

    HypoLuxa [OP] Member

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    My headlight install didn’t go quite as planned and have a couple scratches. A bit more than surface. Anyone have advice on fixing this? I’ve read wet sanding but thinking someone would have other options.
    Thanks.
     
  2. Oct 15, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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    Tacospike

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    Wet sanding would require a lot of sanding on a lot of steps of finer and finer sanding to make it like right with a polishing step. And maybe even a clear coating step for finish. Still could be done just maybe a little more labor intensive than you think. Probably a similar step to reviving yellow damaged headlights
     
  3. Oct 15, 2019 at 5:23 PM
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    HypoLuxa

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    Yeah kind of why I’m looking for a different alternative if anyone has had experience. I can’t be the only one.
     
  4. Oct 15, 2019 at 5:25 PM
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    Yeah I see what you’re getting at. It can be done and you’re not the only one. I’ve seen stuff but never had to do it.
     
  5. Oct 16, 2019 at 2:44 AM
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    This product works. Taillights had some scratches, and this product worked.

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