New Headlight Cleaning kit

[ensteele]

Originally Posted by Laxes

this kit sounds like a pretty good temporary solution but im looking to get rid of that damn yellow for good. Instead of dropping 160 bucks for clear ones im thinking about first using abrassive sanding to get rid of damage and the top oxidized layer and then use the kit from autozone to polish the plastic. But to keep that look for an extended period im thinking about putting a thin layer of polyester fiberglass resin(i have had a can siting in my garage for a long time) and then fine sanding it to a transperent level. However im not sure if polyester will leave a clear finish( i dont want to make my night visibility any worse). Anyone know what the finish of polyester resin it self looks like?

Welcome to the site. I have used some polish that takes the yellow out and then if you wax them, they usually stay clear for some time. If you wax them, the don't turn yellow right away. If you come to one of the maintenance meets that we have locally, we can give you a hand with them.

[jman050]

its not hard to get them clear....the trick is getting them to stay clear

[GreenMarine]

I just picked up my bag from Wally*world.... Gonna try them in the morning before work and I'll report on how clear they are tomorrow night

[Crazy_pilot]

I'll have to remember this. The ebony I may be buying has old-man-fingernail-yellow headlights.

Not to mention condensation in the grill and tail-lights.

[GreenMarine]

I took some pictures just about 30 minutes ago of what I did today ... I'lll post them up so we can make believers of everyone... This product really REALLY WORKS!!!! My headlights, center fake lightbar and signal lights are in brand new condition... Best thing I have EVER bought from Wal*Mart

[ensteele]

I looked for your pictures, but couldn't find them.

[GreenMarine]

Originally Posted by ensteele

I looked for your pictures, but couldn't find them.

Haven't posted them yet... My internet started being stupid again... It does that around 4pm till about midnight everyday for some stupid reason... Now thoug, at 2am it works totally fine... I'll load them onto my file server and then they will be ready for viewing

[GreenMarine]

alright... here are the pictures... They are hosted on my file server and I have to warn, they are rather big... Sorry, only after shots... I didn't have my camera till later on in the day AFTER I had cleaned the lights... But they were alittle yellow and clowdy...

http://mr-ral-175-155.dmisinetworks..../Car%20Photos/

Sorry for no preview of them

[cozykat]

Reading your post was like reading the email I sent yesterday to Ray (halistan) about this CV product.
I happened on it at walmart and I figured it couldn't hurt. I normally use BlueMagic Metal Chrome Polish and it does work nicely for a few months but I am hoping for something a little longer - so here's crossing my fingers.
It didn't take 5 minutes like the package said but then I sanded for quite awhile trying to remove not just yellowing but smoothing small chips.
Already the CV cleaner/sealer seems to be working better. It's withstood the rain and dirt storms. Still clear and pretty. I'm happy and am contemplating buying 1 or two more kits.. just to have stored around for later.. I only applied the cleaning application to my headlights and grill, but put the sealant on the corners as well (they are newer and still white). An added benefit was that in putting the sealant on the grill, it made sense to put it on its black section as well which really made the black part look dark and sleek. That has really helped the lenses overall appearance! Waxing could never seem to provide me that.
This must be what it feels like to buy new headlights, only much cheaper!

Here are photos: Cleaned Headlights


Take care,
Marisa

[GreenMarine]

damn... yours look great too!! I ddin't wipe the sealer on the black part though , kinda thinking that I'll go do that sometime soon with the left over sealer

[ensteele]

Kozycat - what did they look like before you used the product?

I will try to find it at my WalMart. I have not seen it there before.

[gsodonis]

Originally Posted by ensteele

Let us know if they stay that way. Usually they turn yellow again, but hopefully they won't this time. Thanks.

It's been 9 months and the headlights are still clear.

[GreenMarine]

Originally Posted by gsodonis

It's been 9 months and the headlights are still clear.

Man, it has been that long huh!!... Mine are about 90% clear still... Probably because I've only washed the car once in the last 9 months... Drought and the fact that I struggle to find the time with my schedule

~ Chris

[Tim]

Are you guys sanding the inside of the headlights too? or just the outsides?

[LetItSnow]

Mine are yellow'd back up, already. I think the only time it will be worth doing is before photo shoots, shows, and such.