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Old 08-29-2002, 05:44 PM
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headlight cleaning tip...

mix some water with some baking powder to make a watery paste...grab a clean terry towel...dip a little part into the mix and start applying to the headlights. get a nice little layer of the stuff on there and rub to your heart's content. i think there was a post a few weeks ago about using baking soda...but i decided to try powder b/c baking soda is only really activated when mixed with an acid. let's just say that my headlights have never looked better. i could tell a difference even after i had just done them with that 3m stuff a couple weeks ago. it's hard for me to even detect a hint of yellowing now...and mine were pretty darn bad. if not for the little chips, i'd say they look almost new! just thought i'd spread the word
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Old 08-29-2002, 05:50 PM
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Smile woah! I just got a weird feeling

Yeah, I thought about trying something like that but... Hey is that my phone ringing........
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Old 08-29-2002, 06:09 PM
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I posted about the baking soda - tried it this weekend and it didn't work very well at all. I'll have to try the baking powder method now. Thanks for the tip.
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Old 08-29-2002, 07:27 PM
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For the final touch try Novus plastic polish. I have been buying it for some time now to use on the face shield of my motorcycle helmet. I think the shield and headlight lenses are both the same material. Can be found at most any bike shop.

I posted this site reference in another thread, but for those of you seeking products to clean plastic, interior parts, and general detailing - and prefer the forum style (like we enjoy here), try:

http://autopia.ws/forums/index.php

over 3000 users devoted to arguing the merits of one polish vice another, etc.
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Old 08-30-2002, 03:17 PM
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You guys don't know how to do it right at all; you're using wussy stuff. Break out the 'Chrome Polish'. It works great.

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Old 08-30-2002, 03:40 PM
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You guys don't know how to do it right at all; you're using wussy stuff. Break out the 'Chrome Polish'. It works great.

- Ca$h
Wussy stuff?

You have not seen "our" technique have you? Also guys, if you are going to clean headlghts, do it all the way; Take out your sand paper, remove the headlights and bake them. You know what I mean. Do a search for the how-to

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