cleaning headlights?

D'sMx6 · Post by **D'sMx6** » April 23rd, 2007, 1:46 am

I was just wondering if there was something I could use to clean the headlight with instead of wet sanding? If anyone has suggestions let me know.

rekognize · Post by **rekognize** » April 23rd, 2007, 4:49 am

I use Meguiar's PlastX, walmart sells them

ryan_Fuerte · Post by **ryan_Fuerte** » April 23rd, 2007, 9:55 am

hi,

When i made clear lenses your of the oem lights, i wet sanded them down first, but that was just to make the inside smooth. Then i went with turtle wax polishing compound, then to some crest toothpast, then i used some singer sewing machine oil and a dremal polising pads. then the lenses were as clear as could be

ariesdude · Post by **ariesdude** » April 23rd, 2007, 12:10 pm

ryan_Fuerte wrote:....wet sanded..... turtle wax polishing compound....crest toothpast....singer sewing machine oil....dremal polising pads....

Are you sure you didnt build a nuclear bomb there...

ryan_Fuerte · Post by **ryan_Fuerte** » April 23rd, 2007, 1:01 pm

LOL i could have, all i know is that it worked wonders, my lens are so shiny you can see reflections off them.

XxantwawnxX · Post by **XxantwawnxX** » April 23rd, 2007, 1:23 pm

i just had a mental picture of him taking a break to brush his teeth..haha

neutral · Post by **neutral** » April 23rd, 2007, 1:24 pm

D'sMx6 wrote:I was just wondering if there was something I could use to clean the headlight with instead of wet sanding? If anyone has suggestions let me know.

There used to be a FAQ thread on this in the Appearance Forum but I don't see it now. Here are a few links that should help.
http://www.barrykclark.com/polish_lights.htm
http://mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t= ... 20598f34b8
http://mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t= ... 20598f34b8

Slickjr09 · Post by **Slickjr09** » May 5th, 2007, 11:50 am

tooth paste, works great

ryan_Fuerte · Post by **ryan_Fuerte** » May 5th, 2007, 1:17 pm

yah i know, and its cheap lol, and a multi purpose, when your done polishing your lights you can brush your teeth for another month with the left overs...

Spotted · Post by **Spotted** » May 15th, 2007, 10:51 am

I have used some plastic cleaner. I forget who made it, but it is listed in Barry's post. It works great, but last only a few weeks. Is there any way to get the results to last longer, like maybe a year at least?

cbrzx · Post by **cbrzx** » June 1st, 2007, 12:21 am

I used autosol from crappy tire.

PurpleDinosaur · Post by **PurpleDinosaur** » June 4th, 2007, 4:58 pm

I used a "Headlight Restoration" product... on one of those "Powerball" polishing sheres (the multi layer spherical foam on a drill bit mandrell thingys from Mothers)...

They work and work well. MUCH faster than by hand or dremmel... about 15 minute per lens and they were looking good.

PATDIESEL · Post by **PATDIESEL** » June 4th, 2007, 10:49 pm

ryan_Fuerte wrote:
....wet sanded..... turtle wax polishing compound....crest toothpast....singer sewing machine oil....dremal polising pads....

That sounds like something from Megiver (sp?).

cyclonekid78 · Post by **cyclonekid78** » June 5th, 2007, 12:00 am

Just wet wet sand with 1200 grit, clean real good with soap and water so as not to let any chemicals that will make the clear coat paint that will be applied.
Mine look great.

m90daytona · Post by **m90daytona** » June 20th, 2007, 8:11 pm

rekognize wrote:I use Meguiar's PlastX, walmart sells them

+1...this worked great for me too!

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