HEAD LIGHT SCRATCH

[Bruster]

hi guys,

i have a battle with a Cat everytime i go an visit the in-laws in Canberra.

unfortunately i have to leave the car outside in freezing temperatures and the Cat usually climbs onto the car.

doing this he has scratched my right hand side head light and alittle bit of the bonnet in the corner.

my major concern is the head light has it has most of the damage.

is there any product i can use to buff the scratches away, wax or polish?

thanks in advance.

Bru

[Kenshin X]

i have a battle with a Cat everytime i go an visit the in-laws in Canberra.

sorry i can't help it... LOLzzzzzz!

anyways, have you tried Plastic X, I have used it on my headlights/taillights and they come out shiny as! Becareful not to get it on ur paint though... :P

[Bruster]

thanks Kenshin,

yes i know sounds funny but true...really annoying.

Plastic X, where do i get it? Super Cheap auto?

and thats the brand name or is it Maguires Plastic X?

cheers

Bru

[-DAvo]

hey Bru

PlastX is a great product~! i have used it on many pccasions to maintain crystal clear headlights...

best tip when using products like plastX is

1. apply using small tight circular motion (best is a meguiars applicator foam pad)

2. start off by using a fair bit of pressure, and then gradually ease off the pressure until you finish off with just a light buffing action.

3. read up on what "meguiars diminishing abrasive" technology entails.. and remember this when you use the product.

4. helps to follow up after using plstx (and wip[ing it all off) with a sealant of your choice... nxt 2.0 is a great option as it dries clear and offers prolonged protection.. (even thou plastx leaves some protection behind itself- can never have enough protection! )

5. if you are unsure, jump onto youtube and search for plastx. meguiarsUSA have some great vid tutorials!

ive recently bought some mothers plastic polish and found that to be a great product if your scratches arnt overly bad.. as such i now use plstx for harsher damage/swirls in the headlight, and plan on using mothers plastic polish once every 3-4 months to maintain a clear finish..

good luck and remember, if the scratches are bad, you may have to do a few passes...!

[Bruster]

thanks Davo,

im going to buy it tomorrow during lunchtime.

and have a crack at it on the weekend.

i'll follow your tips and see how i go.

many thanks again.

[Kenshin X]

soooooooooooooooooooo how did u go?

[Bruster]

soooooooooooooooooooo how did u go?

damn im a few months late with this reply.

went good thanks, most of the scratches came off, looks almost like new.

i now put pepper on the floor surrounding the front area of the car, so the cat wont come back.

apparently Cats hate pepper.... so far it worked.

i know, i know sounds funny...but annoying.

[Silver-Aurion]

soooooooooooooooooooo how did u go?

i now put pepper on the floor surrounding the front area of the car, so the cat wont come back.

apparently Cats hate pepper.... so far it worked.

i know, i know sounds funny...but annoying.

LOL! Sounds like you are trying to ward off some evil spirits

[Buff Hamster]

You can always shoot the cat (don't do this). Won't come back after one shot :P

[william777]

This video link might help:

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