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Clean Headlights???
I've heard some people say that they polish their headlights to get the dirt and what not off them but I cant find anything that works! Does anyone know how to clean them HELP ME PLEASE! My headlights look like crap. Thanks ~Dennis
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What you really need to do is polish the inside of each of them. There are a lot of existing posts about it here on the boards. Do a search for "clean headlight" or something general like that, and you'll find a lot. You're going to have to open them up by cooking them in an oven, or at least heat them until the glue melts...
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The plastic lenses on the headlights are UV faded. Quite simply, the sunlight has damaged the plastic all the way through and it's completely irreparable. You can get replacement lenses if you want. All the ones I've seen require you to cut off the factory lens with a saw or similar tool and glue on the replacement. This requires some careful work, but the replacement lenses are all the clear type, which look pretty cool.
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And another answer -
You can polish the headlights with a small scratch remover. Eagle has one, and other companies do too. If you do a search for cleaning of headlights, you will find many products that work. I have seen some go from a yellowish color to a clear lense in about 5 minutes. It is worth a try first, then if you need to, shake and bake!
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I bought some plastic polish from Autozone for like $4 and after 3 applications it has really improved the appearance of my headlights! The yellow discoloration is almost gone, and the clarity of the plastic looks waaay better!
-Chike Quote:
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Do the insides too... you'll love them
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Ensteele is our local clean headlight expert!
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I discovered that rain-x works really well on headlights.
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Especially when it rains!
Now you see why they call me the headlight expert!
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=silver]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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How hard is it to remove the headlight housing? Detach a few screws, or something more tricky?
If it's straight forward, I'll definitely give it a whirl! -Chike Quote:
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You would be amazed at what just cleaning the outside can do. I use Mother's Mag & alluminum polish & it does wonders.. See ( before & after ) pics in my locker . Even if they dont look as good as mine they will look loads better.
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I checked out the pics, and you're right, that's a huge difference! Mine look very close to yours right now after 3 applications of the plastic polish... Guess that Mother's stuff really works!
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I am glad someone is getting results. I have done evrything including cleaning the insides and they still look like crap. I have been using the two step kit from McGuires ?sp?
Hey Earl!! I was wondering what you used. Yours look great! did you sand? Crash |
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I bought some plastic detailer from checker and after applying it every day for a week they still look like sh*t.
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I've found that some softsoap or chrome polish really gets rid of the haze, mine are still yellowish though .
I've also read that really fine sandpaper (like 1000 grit) works too followed by 3M plastic cleaner. I would love do the insides too if I ever get the courage. How risky is it and how long does it take (the ovening thing)?
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