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  1. 28th March 2013, 23:53 #1
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    Default Headlight plastic discoloured and weathered

    Noticed that the plastic on my headlights is going slightly yellowed in places and feels rough to touch, particularly along the top edge.

    Anyone know if I can use anything to restore them or is it a case of having to buy new units?
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    Wet and dry them with 1500 and give them a buff... there's a few threads on this knocking about
    03 Vectra 2.2 16v SRi - 04 Vectra 1.9 CDTi (150) SRi - Index For ALL How 2's - Forum Rules
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    Great stuff! Thanks mate, I'll give it a try!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DNS View Post
    Anyone know if I can use anything to restore them ?
    There is a HOW2
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    Or you can just buy a specificproduct like McGuire's headlight restoration kit, it has all the bits you'll need
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    Can't recommend this enough.

    http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/p-2639-3m-...ation-kit.aspx
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    Cheers for that keif, just ordered mine off eBay
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    I've seen someone use toothpaste and it worked.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dan danz View Post
    I've seen someone use toothpaste and it worked.
    Brasso too lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by leemarksmith View Post
    Brasso too lol
    yea lol mint.
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