sleeper408

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Hello all,
I picked up some LS430 retros for my 2GS. One of the outer lens has a deep scratch. Do you think wetsanding and some rubbing compound/polish would get rid of most of it? I am afraid that since the scratch is deep, if I wetsand it may be thinning out the plastic lens too much. My plan was to start at 1500 then work my way up to 2000, then use rubbing compound, then polish. What do you think? Any other suggestions? Just leave it as is?

I plan on applying MotoSkin's clear headlight film afterwards to prevent oxidation and new scratches.

Thanks,
Theo

Here are the photos:

Sheehan1p

Yea I would wetsand. Don't worry about sanding it to deep the plastic is actually really thick.trust me I've done this a couple of times on my headlights I'll be fine.pm me with any qestions

vwynn

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shouldnt be a problem. the lense is pretty thick anyways so wet sanding wont harm.

sleeper408

iTrader: (6)

Thanks guys! That reassurance is just what I needed. I will be doing this tomorrow morning.

sleeper408

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Should I scuff just the small area or the whole lens?

vwynn

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ide suggest doing it as a whole or at least a larger area than the small pit... so everything is even. the last thing u want is a wierd indentation on the lense cuz you focused to much on that area lol.

goodluck!

sakataj

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dont wetsand....they fubared. sell them to me

sleeper408

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That would be one way so that I don't have to look at that scratch anymore. LOL

sakataj

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the best way for me....and piece of mind for you

sleeper408

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OK..... So I got around to buffing out the scratches with rubbing compound. However, on the passenger side headlight, it looks like the rubber seal is not sealed all that well and now the white rubbing compound got inside and is now stuck in there. It looks ugly!!

Sheehan1p

rebake that light and do a proper reseal and get the polishing compund out of there!

sleeper408

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I think this pair of headlights has been baked so many times that I don't know if it can go in the oven again. The back of the headlights are real beat up and has quite a few battle scars.

Sheehan1p

i dont think it will do to much to them give it a shot i mean u got nothing to loose lol

sakataj

iTrader: (182)

ok so now....send me some pics of them and sell them to me.....

sleeper408

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Sorry... I just mounted them on the car today and I love them-- even with the rubbing compound wedge inside the edge of the lense.