July 09, 2009

Headlight lens restoration through wet sanding

I just had to show these pictures. I had heard about sanding down the headlights to get the haziness out, but I was skeptical it could be very effective. Boy was I wrong! Here are the results of a few hours spent with a drill, 3 different grits of sandpaper, and a lens polisher.


This is what the headlights look like after 11 years of oxidation

A close-up view

Round 1 - makes it look worse!

Round 2 - the top layer has been sanded out

Round 3 and 4 - Amazing!!

As good as brand new!!

2 thoughts posted:

Tyson said...

That's awesome, Bipin! How much did the materials cost you?

Bipin Sen said...

19 bucks. :-)