10 October 2014 Last updated at 04:21 BST
Darren Pidgeon, 27, had been driving in Essex when a stranger assaulted him, leaving him with life-changing injuries.
Police want help to trace his attackers.
BBC London's Alice Bhandhukravi spoke to Mr Pidgeon about his ordeal.
An east London man who was sprayed with acid through the window of his car in an unprovoked attack has spoken about his ordeal.