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Old 03-15-2023, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox View Post
Have you tried using toothpaste (with a little baking soda if you have it)?

Rub covers with it on a damp cloth, rinse off, polish with a dry cloth

If you then smear a bit of olive oil on them the finish should last longer, but this is optional.

I have restored the 20-year old covers on my headlights three times doing the above.
there is a buffing cream compound that is available that I've used, but I thought the toothpaste worked equally good. they won't come out like new, but quite a bit better.