clean the headlight

leedstao · 12-21-2007, 01:45 AM

What I can do to the headlight?

oven, sandpaper or toothpaste?

Vix · 12-21-2007, 01:46 AM

Sandpaper+polish+wax FTW.

Toothpaste?

kevxr2002 · 12-21-2007, 01:30 PM

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 · 12-24-2007, 10:49 PM

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

Honzo · 01-16-2008, 01:15 AM

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

Honzo · 01-16-2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vix

Sandpaper+polish+wax FTW.

Toothpaste?

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

burton160w · 01-29-2008, 02:29 PM

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 · 01-29-2008, 07:01 PM

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 · 02-04-2008, 06:19 PM

Headlight Restoration, Clean Headlights, Headlight Cleaner & Repair

blackcat01 · 02-08-2008, 09:51 PM

2 words:

Meguiar's Plast X

This is honestly liquid gold!!

12-21-2007, 01:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vix NECO Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: somewhere, ut Posts: 1,023	Re: clean the headlight Sandpaper+polish+wax FTW. Toothpaste? __________________ Please read the signature rules! Banners must be smaller than 100 tall/600 wide, and under 20k in filesize! Sorry, but i guess that's a hard thing to do when you have jugz like those.

12-21-2007, 01:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
kevxr2002 NECO Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Saginaw, TX Posts: 825	Re: clean the headlight 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.

12-24-2007, 10:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
20COUG00 NECO Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,426 Images: 2	Re: clean the headlight i think its been talked about in the exterior section a million times also. __________________ Mods: MG Body Kit with Roush Side Skirts, Dual Cat-Back Exhaust, Intake, Ciggy Plug, IMRC Relocation, Tail-Light Covers, Shorty Antenna, Escape Oil Pan, Clear Side Markers, Akuza 18's with Nankang Tires, and a T-Top Sunroof CARDOMAIN

01-16-2008, 01:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Honzo Florida Pimp Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fernandina Beach, FL Posts: 849	Re: clean the headlight 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

01-29-2008, 02:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
burton160w NECO Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 594	Re: clean the headlight 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.

01-29-2008, 07:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Honzo Florida Pimp Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fernandina Beach, FL Posts: 849	Re: clean the headlight 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.

02-04-2008, 06:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
visa NECO Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 25	Re: clean the headlight Headlight Restoration, Clean Headlights, Headlight Cleaner & Repair

02-08-2008, 09:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
blackcat01 NECO Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 131 Images: 3	Re: clean the headlight 2 words: Meguiar's Plast X This is honestly liquid gold!!

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