My 2009 87K mile Boxster 's headlamps are showing their age and slightly opaque surface, nowhere near MoT failure, but not good enough!
Asking here for advice on a good kit sold to use on these plastic lights.
TIA
Restoring surface finish on plastic headlamps, Boxster
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911hillclimber
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Restoring surface finish on plastic headlamps, Boxster
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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misteralz
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Re: Restoring surface finish on plastic headlamps, Boxster
Patience. Lots of 3000 grit and hot soapy water. More patience. Then a decent clear lacquer. Are they easily pop-outtable like a 986/987's headlamps?
Fair warning, though; once you've done it, you'll need to keep on top of it every few years.
Fair warning, though; once you've done it, you'll need to keep on top of it every few years.
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911hillclimber
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Re: Restoring surface finish on plastic headlamps, Boxster
Thanks for the speedy reply. A job that needs doing soon.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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911hillclimber
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Re: Restoring surface finish on plastic headlamps, Boxster
Maybe of interest:
After reading an AutoExpress review of lens cleaners I thought I would try the Armor All restoring wipes(!).
Arrived yesterday and followed the instructions and the improvement is really impressive, look like new from 3 feet away.
Just £12 off ebay, took 30 mins total time.
After reading an AutoExpress review of lens cleaners I thought I would try the Armor All restoring wipes(!).
Arrived yesterday and followed the instructions and the improvement is really impressive, look like new from 3 feet away.
Just £12 off ebay, took 30 mins total time.
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9

