Im looking for a product that will clean my headlights.

[Renob]

The plastic that covers my headlights is turning yellow and is not longer nice and clear, is there a product that can restore it?

 

[dirtylimey]

Yes, it is called sand paper. Use this knowledge wisely.

 

[OverWorkedTech]

Replace them! What kind of car?

 

[Kelvrick]

Automotive stores usually have kits for you. Different grades of sand paper, polishing compound, instructions, the works.

 

[KaOTiK]

headlight fluid

 

[JasonSix78]

Originally posted by: Renob
The plastic that covers my headlights is turning yellow and is not longer nice and clear, is there a product that can restore it?

I had the same problem several years ago on my MX6. I sanded them with 1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper and put two coats of clear on them. They looked brand new. Beats paying a ridiculous amount for new headlight assemblies. Sand them with what I said above and take them by a body shop and ask them if they will spray some clear on them for you. It shouldn't cost much.

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[BoomerD]

Your local Kragen or Autozone should sell a polishing compound especially made for this purpose. Sure, you can use super find sandpaper, but I've had pretty good luck with PlastX:
http://www.autodetailingsoluti...0Restoration%20kit.htm

 

[HannibalX]

Originally posted by: BoomerD
Your local Kragen or Autozone should sell a polishing compound especially made for this purpose. Sure, you can use super find sandpaper, but I've had pretty good luck with PlastX:
http://www.autodetailingsoluti...0Restoration%20kit.htm

Beat me to it.

 

[Fritzo]

Im looking for a product that will clean my headlights.

If a woman asked me this I wouldn't be able to bite my tongue hard enough...

 

[boomerang]

If you're on a tight budget, I've heard that toothpaste works. More elbow grease and the results are not as good is what I've read.

Never done it myself though.

 

[Fenixgoon]

permatex also sells a headlight restoration kit - includes sandpaper, cloth, and polish.

 

[rpanic]

linky


anandtech garage forum

 

[Christobevii3]

You can spray a quick burst of chemtool on them. It melts the plastic and will create a smooth surface again. Tape off for your paint though and don't spray more than a quick burst.

 

[compman25]

make a paste with water and baking soda and use it as a rubbing compound.

 

[Jessica69]

Originally posted by: BoomerD
Your local Kragen or Autozone should sell a polishing compound especially made for this purpose. Sure, you can use super find sandpaper, but I've had pretty good luck with PlastX:
http://www.autodetailingsoluti...0Restoration%20kit.htm

:thumbsup:

That stuff works wonders!

 

[Pacfanweb]

I just used some ultra-fine sandpaper, water-sanded it with that, then broke out the buffer and compound. Did pretty well. They just fade again, though.

 

[FeuerFrei]

Dullness can be treated, but yellowness? I'd buy new headlight assemblies. And I have.

 

[Throckmorton]

Blue magic http://www.preludeonline.com/f...iglass-cleaner-182004/

 

[BassBomb]

you can use nail polish remover with similar results but be careful

 

[chorb]

be sure you dont have a crack in your headlight casing; On my old car that happened to mine and it was actually discolored on the inside.

 

[mooseracing]

Get the mothers polish ball, add plastic polish or mag polish to it and 5 minutes later using a hand drill they will be clear.

Sandpaper takes for ever. The mothers ball is the quickest way to do it.