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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 04:38 PM
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Default Headlamp glass polishing to remove general chips/scratches

I have just done the black headlight mod on some oe crystal headlamps. These are good but could do with a good polish/cut to get them clean and clear. What's the stuff the windscreen guys use for scratches on glass? I have the machine polisher just need the compound.
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 05:08 PM
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I use 2000 grit wet and dry then Meguires ultimate compound.

Comes up spot on
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Cpt Jack Sparrow
I use 2000 grit wet and dry then Meguires ultimate compound.

Comes up spot on
Is that defo on glass?
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Old Jan 11, 2015 | 12:01 PM
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Why not either ask at a windscreen place, or offer a few ££ for them to do it? They will do so for cash, I'd think.
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Old Jan 11, 2015 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Cpt Jack Sparrow
I use 2000 grit wet and dry then Meguires ultimate compound.

Comes up spot on
This but I use a medium compound in the rotary after. Or with a bit of time and care you can do it all with a rotary
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Old Jan 11, 2015 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by alcazar
Why not either ask at a windscreen place, or offer a few ££ for them to do it? They will do so for cash, I'd think.
I use glass men on a regular basis but the car is never with me when I do. I'd rather do it myself to be honest rather than getting a glass man out.

As for the money, it usually results in me owing them a favour from my trade.
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 09:31 PM
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jewellers rouge

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/je...s-rouge-powder
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