Over the years I've taken my 04+ GP through a machine car wash dozens of times. I still have the original headlights on the car and a lot of wear and tear has been applied to both headlights, especially the passenger side one. The spidering effect on both headlight tops has been growing noticeable the past couple of years and my local dealer has also managed to scratch both headlights while working on the engine in for service. My question is could a machine buff get most of the spidering and the scratches off the headlights without having me to replace both altogether? I posted pics of the two below. Feel free to share any methods or techniques that could help restore them to better condition.

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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Competition Group

Mind are like that ... only 10,000 times worse LoL ... I have a guy that works for a part supply place who is looking into how much he can get me two headlight housings for ... if the price is right, I'll skip the labor trying to refurbish them and pick 'em up. If not, I have heard you can buff them out with a headlight repair lens kit sold at Advance Auto Parts, Autozone, or even Walmart. I picked up my kit at advanced, messed around with it a little (without a buffer) and it seemed to work a little. I'm sure with a buffer the kit would work much better.

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Guns don't kill people. Men who come home early from work do.

You can sand them down & reclear them..

I'm just wondering how much that would cost and if someone at a local car wash could do it. The current hand car wash place I go to now tried to do it by hand, but it didn't get anywhere. The other alternative is to find a cheap pair from Ed Morad or something instead of paying upwards to $200 for a new assembly each.

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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Competition Group

You can pick up a set off ebay for 102 shipped. Not gonna be GM parts but they will be new and clear.

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It's easy... Just purchase what I got and follow the instructions. I have some progress pictures in the thread too.
do-it-yourself-f12/write-up-malefic-gp-s-custom-04-08-headlights-t9323.html

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR

I agree sand and reclear

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05 GTP, TOG's , 3.5 pulley, ZZP 1.9 rockers, K&N CAI, OVERKILLED, poly mounts, GMPP suspension, F-body brakes

I'm trying to avoid having to try to sand and reclear it myself, under the presumption that I might do something wrong and screw it up. That's why I've been wondering if someone can machine buff it out and reclear it. If it comes to worse, I'll have to find a pair for cheap somewhere.

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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Competition Group

it's seriously not that hard at all.

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR

X's 2 on eBay. $100 for brand new ones

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2004 Comp G
Parked with a full build on the way! .020 over 10:1 JE's, My Cam and Heads, ZZP S2 IC, 2.8", #80s, Racetronix pump, E85!

Wet sand with a high grit sand paper then spray it with clear. Mine look great. If you have to you can get a headlight restore kit for $20. Try that first, then, if you mess it up buy new ones. You won't mess it up bad enough that you won't be able to drive while waiting for new ones. It's really easy

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05 GTP, TOG's , 3.5 pulley, ZZP 1.9 rockers, K&N CAI, OVERKILLED, poly mounts, GMPP suspension, F-body brakes

its extremely easy! if you no how to shift into drive you should be able to do it lolz

I'll first try looking around for a headlight restore kit. If it goes wrong, I'll explore another option.

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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Competition Group

Get the one I got the link above- it's the best I've come across.

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR

I would use something to keep even pressure on the sandpaper too, your knuckles will start to wear the lens down in those spots more.. probably won't notice it sanding the small amount of fuzz out of yours, but just my .02

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ive heard of people using just rubbing compound and polishing compound and getting good results!

I made the mistake of getting some of those. Fit horribly, and the beam pattern was all over the place.

my headlights looked worse than that, and I was able to save em' for about $40. Bill05GTP posted a link to the thread I started about it

Right now I'm leaning towards either the Meguiars or Permatex headlight restoration kits.

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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Competition Group

I did it with half the money you spent

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR

LOL 102?! 200?! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I got a friend who works at a body shop to get me a pair FO' 63!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Eagle Eye brand?... It was tacked on to someone else's bill

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[2004 Grand Prix GT-2]
CAI--180 T--Night Shades--Port. Box 2 15'' Audio Pipes--PH2-2000 Kole Audio AMP--

No aftermarkets brand for me, I'm an OEM junkie. I saw that Ed Morad is selling one for $64 right now that's in very good shape for a used one. But I'm going to try to work on mine this weekend.

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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Competition Group

I picked up the Meguiars headlight restoarion kit on Friday and I used it yesterday with some marginal success. The drivers side came out looking good, but the passenger side needs more work done it. I'm thinking that both headlights need about 2-3 more passes on them.

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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Competition Group

I just did my brothers headlights on his cavalier with the 3M headlight kit. It came out really good. I recommend the 3M kit.

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1999 GT|SLP CAI|Borla Catback| Shift kit|18" Koblenz|GMPP Lowering|GMPP handling|Blk Headlights|ER Rcokers|HV3|HV TB http://www.fquick.com/The_Guz