clean the headlight

[leedstao]

What I can do to the headlight?

oven, sandpaper or toothpaste?

[Vix]

Sandpaper+polish+wax FTW.

Toothpaste?:ugh:

[kevxr2002]

This is why we have a how to section. Please search the forums, that one I know for sure is in there cause I just read it two days ago.

[20COUG00]

i think its been talked about in the exterior section a million times also.

[Honzo]

for the sake of being nice, i'll tell ya what i did...
when they were really bad, i started with 1000 grit and sprayed soapy water on them and sanded them in entirety till they were all scratched and any oxidation or defects were gone.. then i went to 1500 grit an did it again until the 1000 grit scratches were out. after that, it was a sort of back and forth between 1500 grit and Meguir's Plastx (i believe its Meguir's) on an orbital buffer and a soft cloth pad. I'd sand it, dry it off, then buff the scratches out. after wiping the excess Plastx off with a terry cloth, i'd examine the surface for any missed defects... if i missed anything, i'd do the 1500 again and repeat the procedures... i probably resanded each light 10 times, but they look brand new. I'll post some pics asap!
EDIT: sorry if this thread is dead, i was really bored and didn't see the last post date :biggrin:

[Honzo]

Sandpaper+polish+wax FTW.

Toothpaste?:ugh:
toothpaste contains baking soda which acts as a mild abrasive. this is why you can use it to buff scratches off cd's :biggrin:

[burton160w]

I actually just used this cleaner called Bar Cleaners friend on my headlights. Works really well, just be sure to take it all off when done.

[Honzo]

now i'm pretty sure someone will flame me for this, but brasso works as well. Its a copper polish but if you work quick and don't let it puddle, it looks nice. if it puddles, you'll have foggy spots so beware.

[visa]

Headlight Restoration, Clean Headlights, Headlight Cleaner & Repair (http://www.headlightsolution.net/)

[blackcat01]

2 words:

Meguiar's Plast X

This is honestly liquid gold!!

[blackcat01]

Before and After you decide.

[sheldon729]

Sandpaper+polish+wax FTW.

Toothpaste?:ugh:

What polish would work best?

[Honzo]

I used plastx
was very satisfied, but tape off a plastic bag over the bumper and fender or something and use a powered buffer. I tried doing it by hand but trying to apply appropriate pressure over time gets VERY tiring...

[sheldon729]

my headlights are apart so no morry about spill over
PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish (http://www.meguiars.com/?clear-plastic-care/PlastX-Clear-Plastic-Cleaner-Polish) FTW

[babeyxamy]

my headlights are dirty inside and i broguht it to a place and they said they only clean the outsides. i bought stuff to clean them but does anyone know how i can take it apart? do i have to cut through the seal in the front?

[Naturaltal3nt]

no don't cut anything what did you buy to fix it first?

[Naturaltal3nt]

here try this i bought it at advance auto parts for $19.99 it works my buddy used it as well..........

myheadlight.com (http://www.myheadlight.com/)

[bodkins_adam01]

here try this i bought it at advance auto parts for $19.99 it works my buddy used it as well..........

myheadlight.com (http://myheadlight.com)

how long did it last?

[JayZee]

if you need to take apart your headlight, just search for a thread on how to paint you headlights, and it will tell you in that thread, how to take apart your headlights. it's pretty simple too.