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submitted 9 months ago by troyunrau@lemmy.ca to c/cars@lemmy.world

I'm assuming I can polish the plastic on the headlights in my 2006 Toyota Matrix. I plastic is still "clear", but all the road grit over the years have pitted and fogged the surface. Any advice on material for polishing?

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[-] Gigan@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

I've heard acetone works really well, but I haven't tried it myself.

[-] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 10 points 9 months ago

Don't do it. It'll clear it for a day or so, but with no UV protection it'll haze up again really fast.

Get a proper kit, and make sure it has a UV protective coating to apply at the end.

[-] Gigan@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Good to know, thanks!

[-] troyunrau@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago

That makes sense -- depending on the plastic, it will be soluble in acetone. I'd probably have to try with a corner or something first.

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