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  • #1

    Is that workable or does it need replacement?

    Well in the bad news serie here's how I found my car theother day. ;-(
    Do you think it's workable with a compound (UC?) or is replacement the only option?



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    Re: Is that workable or does it need replacement?

    It's hard to tell from the pictue, but it looks like it needs to be replaced.

    Did it just happen all of a sudden, or is it just something that happened with age?

    I once put swirls in my paint just to see what it looked like.
    I don't always detail cars, but when I do, I prefer Meguiar's.
    Remove swirls my friends.

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    • #3
      Re: Is that workable or does it need replacement?

      No all of a sudden. I noticed it when I wen to get it after work...

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      • #4
        Re: Is that workable or does it need replacement?

        Hard to see in the image, but are we looking at a series of bad scratches or is the lens cracked? If just scratches can you feel them with your fingernail?

        If you have a G110 or similar buffer you can certainly give UC a shot on a polishing pad to remove scratches. Your success level will vary but if you honestly think the lens is on the verge of replacement anyway, you've got nothing to lose by giving it a shot.
        Michael Stoops
        Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

        Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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          Re: Is that workable or does it need replacement?

          It's really hard to tell if the scratch go through or not. I dont think so but well.
          The problem being it's a dayly driver, winter's getting close, and if I terminate the headlight before having the replacement, I wont be able to drive the car...
          I guess I'll wait a little for some cash inflow, and if I have a more serious crash needing this to be replaced, I'll have the spare part...

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          • #6
            Re: Is that workable or does it need replacement?

            Here are a few extra pictures on different angles.
            Is it realistic t think I'll get anything done with UC by hand?



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            • #7
              Re: Is that workable or does it need replacement?

              If the scratches have "depth" to them, I think you'll have to replace it.
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                Re: Is that workable or does it need replacement?

                OK I'll do that then. I guess I should be able to get rid of the minor scratches with UC in the meantime. Thanx all for your input !

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                • #9
                  Re: Is that workable or does it need replacement?

                  OK So I replaced the headlight. Now a followup. Since the other one is original and is 3 - 4 years old, it looks much yellower than the brand new one. Funny how you notice it this way. I was wondering if I could restore it with the products I had, namely SwirlX and UC... Are these products goind to scratch the transparent plastic of the headlight? I have no PlastX available in my area and I'm not going to place another online order just for this either...
                  Thanx for your input !

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