Koch-Chemie Headlight Polish 2

High-gloss headlight polish with sealant

Koch-Chemie Headlight Polish 2

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Koch-Chemie Headlight Polish 2 is a high-gloss finishing polish with sealant for pre-treated PMMA headlights, aimed at detailers completing a headlight restoration.

  • Restores final lens gloss
  • Removes P2000 sanding marks
  • Refines pre-treated headlights
  • Adds a sealing effect
  • Improves headlight clarity
  • Works after heavy cutting
  • Designed for machine polishing
  • Suitable for PMMA headlights
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Koch-Chemie Headlight Polish 2 is a high-gloss finishing polish with sealant for pre-treated PMMA headlights, aimed at detailers completing a headlight restoration.

Innovative machine polish for a rapid creation of a high-gloss surface on pre-treated PMMA headlights, for effective removal of sanding scratches from P 2000 grit with simultaneous sealing effect.

Key features:

  • Rapid high-gloss surface creation
  • Removes sanding scratches from P2000 grit
  • Simultaneous sealing effect

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Key features

  • High-Gloss Polish
  • Sealing Effect
  • P2000 Mark Removal
  • PMMA Headlights
  • One Step Pad Use

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Expert Notes

Koch-Chemie Headlight Polish 2 is the finishing stage in Koch-Chemie’s headlight restoration system. After the heavier defect removal work has been completed with sanding and Headlight Polish 1, Polish 2 refines the PMMA lens surface to restore gloss, clarity and transparency. It is designed to remove finer sanding marks from P2000 grit and leave a simultaneous sealing effect, making it a more specialised headlight product than a general finishing polish. Use it with a rotary polisher and One Step Pad at medium speed and pressure, keeping heat under control because plastic headlight lenses are temperature sensitive. For best results, protect the restored lens afterwards where longer-term UV resistance is required.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • PMMA headlights
  • Plastic headlight lenses
  • Car headlights
  • Truck headlights
  • Motorcycle headlights
  • Yellowed headlight lenses
  • Weathered headlight lenses
  • Sanded headlight lenses
  • Oxidised plastic lenses

Caution: Do not use on hot surfaces. Designed for PMMA plastic headlights only, not glass, paintwork, interior plastics, screens or general trim. Mask surrounding paintwork, grilles, rubber and plastic trim before machine polishing.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
High-Gloss Headlight Polish With Sealant
Brand
Koch-Chemie
Product Name
Headlight Polish 2
Container Size
250ml
Article Number
407250
Lens Type
PMMA Plastic Headlights
Primary Use
Final Headlight Refinement
Sanding Mark Removal
From P2000 Grit
Finish
High Gloss
Sealing Effect
Yes
Application Method
Machine Polishing
Recommended Machine
Rotary Polisher
Recommended Pad
One Step Pad
Working Method
Crosswise Motion
Machine Speed
Medium Speed
Pressure
Medium Pressure
Follow-Up Stage
Additional Headlight Protection If Required
Professional Use
Yes

How To Use

Headlight preparation

  1. Clean the headlight before polishing.
  2. Mask surrounding paintwork, bumper edges, grilles and trim.
  3. Complete sanding stages where required.
  4. Use Headlight Polish 1 first if heavy oxidation or P1000 sanding marks need removing.
  5. Wipe away all cutting residue before finishing.
  6. Check the lens is cool before applying Headlight Polish 2.

Machine polishing

  1. Apply Headlight Polish 2 to a Koch-Chemie One Step Pad.
  2. Spread the polish across the lens before increasing speed.
  3. Polish in a crosswise motion using a rotary polisher.
  4. Use medium speed and medium pressure.
  5. Keep the pad moving to control heat.
  6. Continue until the lens becomes clear and glossy.
  7. Remove residue with a clean microfibre cloth.
  8. Inspect the lens for remaining haze or sanding marks.

After polishing

  1. Check the headlight in good lighting.
  2. Repeat the finishing stage only where required.
  3. Remove all polish residue from edges and trim.
  4. Apply a suitable headlight protection product if longer-term UV resistance is required.
  5. Allow any protection product to cure as directed.

Top Tip: Use Headlight Polish 2 after the cutting stage, not before it. It is designed to refine pre-treated PMMA lenses and restore gloss after sanding or Headlight Polish 1.

Performance Benefits

  • Refines headlight clarity
  • Restores high-gloss finish
  • Improves optical appearance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koch-Chemie Headlight Polish 2 used for?

It is used as the finishing polish for pre-treated PMMA headlights, restoring high gloss and removing sanding marks from P2000 grit.

Is Headlight Polish 2 the same as Headlight Polish 1?

No, Headlight Polish 1 is the heavy cut stage for heavier defects, while Headlight Polish 2 is the high-gloss finishing stage with sealing effect.

Does Headlight Polish 2 remove sanding marks?

Yes, Koch-Chemie states it removes sanding scratches from P2000 grit.

Does Headlight Polish 2 add protection?

It has a simultaneous sealing effect, but for longer-term UV resistance a dedicated headlight protection product is still recommended.

What pad should I use with Headlight Polish 2?

Koch-Chemie recommends using it with a One Step Pad.

Can I use Headlight Polish 2 by hand?

Koch-Chemie recommends machine application with a rotary polisher for the intended result.

Can I use this on glass headlights?

No, it is designed for PMMA plastic headlights, not glass.

Can I use this on paintwork?

No, it is a dedicated headlight restoration polish. Use a paint polishing compound for vehicle paintwork.

Should I use Headlight Polish 1 first?

Use Headlight Polish 1 first when heavy oxidation, deeper scratches or coarser sanding marks need correction.

What size is this product?

Koch-Chemie Headlight Polish 2 is supplied in a 250ml bottle.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use after Headlight Polish 1 for the final finish.
  2. Keep the lens cool during machine polishing.
  3. Mask surrounding paint and trim before use.
  4. Use a One Step Pad for the finishing stage.
  5. Avoid heavy pressure on plastic lenses.
  6. Inspect the lens after each polishing pass.
  7. Remove polish residue from headlight edges.
  8. Add dedicated headlight protection where long-term UV resistance is needed.

The Brand

Koch-Chemie

Koch-Chemie (often written Koch Chemie) is a German car care maker from Unna. Hans Koch, a trained carpenter unhappy with the vehicle care products of the time, began mixing his own polishes in his garage in 1968 and founded Koch-Chemie GmbH. The company moved to its Unna headquarters in 1971, developed its Star range in 1990, and has been part of the French Novarc Group since June 2017. It is one of the few companies in the trade that researches, produces and sells its own products, with development and production in Unna, and many of its products are tested and approved by car manufacturers.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Koch-Chemie online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Our customers' favourites are Green Star, Gentle Snow Foam, Pol Star, Micro Cut M3.02 and One Cut & Finish P6.02.

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Koch-Chemie Micro Cut and Finish P3.01, Heavy Cut H9.02, Micro Cut M2.02 and Headlight Polish 1 on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Koch-Chemie products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Gentle Snow Foam is a pH-neutral, cherry-scented foam that does not attack waxed or sealed paint. Use about 20ml per litre of water in a foam sprayer, or 50ml in 10 litres as a hand-wash shampoo, and add 10 to 30ml of Green Star to the mix for an active foam on stubborn dirt and insects. Green Star is the alkaline universal cleaner: 1:5 to 1:30 for exteriors and engines, 1:10 to 1:20 for interiors and textiles. Never let it dry or use it on hot panels. Active Foam, Autoshampoo and Ceramic Effect Shampoo complete the wash range, and Magic Wheel Cleaner is the wheel cleaner.

Decontamination and preparation. Eulex and Eulex M remove adhesive and stains, Orange Power lifts adhesive, tree resin and rubber marks, and Panel Preparation Spray cleans the paint before polishing or coating.

Machine polishing. Koch-Chemie gives its machine polishes a cut and gloss rating, and Heavy Cut H9.02, Fine Cut F6.01 and Micro Cut M3.02 are silicone-oil-free. Heavy Cut H9.02 (cut 9.0, gloss 6.0) takes out deep scratches and sanding marks up to 1,200 grit, Fine Cut F6.01 (cut 6.0, gloss 7.0) removes wash marks and 2500-grade sanding marks, and Micro Cut M3.02 (cut 3.2, gloss 9.0) removes holograms, fine scratches and P3000 sanding marks for the final gloss. One Cut & Finish P6.02 (cut 6.0, gloss 8.0) corrects and seals in one step. We also stock Heavy Cut H8.02, Heavy Quick Cut B9.01, Micro Cut M2.02, Micro Cut & Finish P3.01 and the P1.03 and P2.03 finish polishes, plus Headlight Polish 1 and 2 for clouded lenses.

Gloss and protection. ProtectorWax, QF Quick Finish, Quick & Shine and Finish Spray Exterior keep the gloss up between details, and the Coating Towel 5 Pack wipes off residue.

Interior, plastics and glass. Pol Star cleans textiles, leather and Alcantara, COLOURLOCK Leather Care looks after leather, and Allround Surface Cleaner and MZR clean hard interior surfaces. Plast Star is a silicone-free plastic care, alongside Gummifix, Motorplast and Hydro Plast Care. Glas Star and Glass Cleaner Pro clean glass, and Fresh Up tackles odours.

Shop Koch-Chemie by type: snow foam, all purpose cleaners, heavy cut compounds, finishing polishes, quick detailers and glass cleaners.

Koch-Chemie Micro Cut and Finish P3.01 and Heavy Cut H9.02 on a detailing trolley in front of a black BMW M2 Competition having its bonnet machine polished

Choosing a Koch-Chemie polish

Koch-Chemie rates its machine polishes for cut (how much they remove) and gloss (how much shine they leave), so you can pick the stage that matches the paint.

  • Heavy Cut H9.02 (cut 9.0, gloss 6.0) is the first stage on heavily weathered paint, deep scratches and sanding marks up to 1,200 grit. It suits soft and scratch-resistant paint. Koch-Chemie recommends a rotary polisher at medium speed and pressure, then a finishing stage with Micro Cut M3.02 or Micro Cut & Finish P3.01.
  • Fine Cut F6.01 (cut 6.0, gloss 7.0) is the middle stage for medium to heavily weathered paint and wash marks, at no more than 2,000rpm. Remove any streaks it leaves with Micro Cut M3.02.
  • Micro Cut M3.02 (cut 3.2, gloss 9.0) is the finishing polish. It removes holograms and fine scratches rather than filling them, which makes it the one to finish dark and sensitive colours.
  • One Cut & Finish P6.02 (cut 6.0, gloss 8.0) corrects and seals in one step, with carnauba wax, on a dual action polisher with at least a 15mm stroke: five pea-sized drops on the pad. Keep it off painted plastics and rubber.

Use a separate pad for each polish, keep off hot panels and store polishes away from frost and heat. For the pads and machines, see our polishing pads and polishing machines.

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