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09-05-2006, 04:22 PM
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Help...
On the SVX I just bought the headlights are the faded yellow color. Can anyone help me trying something to brighten these up? I am guessing this is the wrong place to post but i dont know anyone else on any other sites.
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09-05-2006, 04:26 PM
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What I've been using is a fine scratch remover rubbed in with my fingers and buffed off with a towel. Brand isn't specific but I used Eagle One.
For future reference please try to be more specific with your thread titles. Thanks.
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09-05-2006, 04:27 PM
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600 grit sandpaper, then 1000 grit, then 1500 grit, then Maguires Plastic Polish and they look good as new. I made a thread about it here once.
Edit: Here is the link to my thread: http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=26544 Edit2: Why is this in the Cars for Sale forum?
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09-05-2006, 11:40 PM
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I found out by accident that if you use RainX on your headlights that it will take all of the yellow off of them without having to do a lot of polishing. Try it and see if it helps.
 I have used the Eagle One fine scratch remover before and it has been great. I now use the RainX. 
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09-06-2006, 07:10 AM
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GREAT to know! Gonna try it today! Why would I clean the bathrooms and the rest of my house when I can work on my car! BTW, are you everywhere on this site! LMAO!
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#6
09-06-2006, 08:36 AM
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Mother's Mag and Aluminim polish will work better than anything. It'll remove the yellow with very little efffort.
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ight=headlight
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09-11-2006, 07:40 AM
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Earl and RainX
Earl, how long have you known about RainX for headlights?
I cleaned mine this weekend with Windex then scrubbed the plastic with a cloth liberally dosed with RainX, followed by a light buffing. The RainX soaked cloth turned yellow and the lights ended up clear. Great tip! Thanks. Gene
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09-11-2006, 05:59 PM
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OK I tried both things and I think I like the polish the best, it seemed to make the yellow fade more. They still arent what I want them to be but Im going to keep working on them!
Audrey
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