Replacing Headlight Covers 2001 Boxster - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Cloudsurfer · 12-31-2010, 03:34 PM

The best thing you can do to breathe new life into plastic headlights is to sand them (the best thing I have found for this is 3M Trizact on a D/A) and then use a fine, plastic polishing compound (the Mothers kit is fine), also on a D/A. With some patience and time you can get them looking almost new.

jcb986 · 01-01-2011, 09:19 AM

I found a used pair here on the forum that were mint condition. The seller upgrade and got this two for $150...check here in the Classified section and maybe post a WTD ad.

mcfly777 · 01-02-2011, 11:18 AM

I have sanded and polished mine and they now look like new. It is some work, but well worth it. Try this option before replacing both units.

Leo

johnywade14 · 03-01-2011, 08:07 PM

Hi guys I was wondering if front headlight covers can be replaced. They have a lot of scratches and one small chip on the drivers side.Can I just replace the clear cover and not the whole housing?