Dirty Headlight

Imonaride82 · Post by **Imonaride82** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:59 am

I know with all the plastic headlight covers, they all get kind of ruined. Well, mine haven't gotten hazed or anything gross from the inside, but I can tell the previous owner did some good highway driving. There is just a lot of little chips or dent/scratch type things. When I look with the light on, I can see it. It just kind of comes up a little dirty looking. Is there a product to kind of take out these scratches and what not? I have seen one, and I tried it on my previous Saab that had marks from the headlight wipers, but it didn't work too well. Maybe I will try it on this. Anywayz, any advice?

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:02 am

I use some good ol elbow grease and window spray cleaner I bought over the counter at GM... some acdelco brand. Works wonders on the fog lamps to.

Imonaride82 · Post by **Imonaride82** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:24 am

Thanks. Yeah for some reason I thought maybe some rubbing alcohol, something to get out the gross stuff. Thank you though!

Imonaride82 · Post by **Imonaride82** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:50 am

Thanks! Thats something like what I tried, but it wasn't as technical. I might have to try it.

kcorona · Post by **kcorona** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 2:27 am

Meguiar's PlastX works well.

Imonaride82 · Post by **Imonaride82** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:25 pm

Hey thanks, I will look for it!

Imonaride82 · Post by **Imonaride82** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:29 am

So I know I'm replying like 5 years later... but that Plastx didn't work for me.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:32 am

Can you take a picture of your headlights. PlastX by hand works, but if you use it on a foam buff pad on a orbital polisher the results are much better with 2 or 3 applications.If they are really bad, you can do what I've posted here before about, get some 2000 grit wetsandpaper, and scrub it up, smooth it out, then use PlastX to clean up. Haze will be gone!

98ex · Post by **98ex** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:33 am

Quote, originally posted by Whelan Â»Can you take a picture of your headlights. PlastX by hand works, but if you use it on a foam buff pad on a orbital polisher the results are much better with 2 or 3 applications.If they are really bad, you can do what I've posted here before about, get some 2000 grit wetsandpaper, and scrub it up, smooth it out, then use PlastX to clean up. Haze will be gone!I tried the plastik on my hedlight and didn't do much. Used a foam pad and I worked it good too. The toyo dealership locally offers something similar to the kit above and they do it for you for like $45.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:04 am

a kit? $45. A pack of sandpaper is like $2-3. It's not hard to get done, just takes times and little know how.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:05 am

a kit for $45. A pack of sandpaper is like $2-3. It's not hard to get done, just takes times and little know how.But I'm big on DIY so I go that route most the time.

98ex · Post by **98ex** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:13 am

Ok, I will tackle this project on Sunday and take before and after pics. I plan on using 1000,1500,2000 and 2500 sandpaper. After I am done wetsanding, what is the best to use for polishing?

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:36 am

I wouldn't sand it... get some Novus plastic polish and maybe a mini "powerball" and go to town.... profit..

98ex · Post by **98ex** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:11 am

There would be no profit, I checked the site you posted on the other thread, and the Novus is $30 for the 8oz kit.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:43 am

wetsanding is safe, and I would use the PlastX afterwards several times over. One thing to remember is to start with the lightest wet sanding which would be the 2500 and see how clear it makes it. Then work your way to a harsher product. No sense in creating extra work.http://www.meguiarsonline.com

98ex · Post by **98ex** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 5:16 am

Quote, originally posted by Whelan Â»wetsanding is safe, and I would use the PlastX afterwards several times over. One thing to remember is to start with the lightest wet sanding which would be the 2500 and see how clear it makes it. Then work your way to a harsher product. No sense in creating extra work.http://www.meguiarsonline.comI have soem of that at home that I tried before. Would a Meguirs Power ball be good to use with this? I have the foam applicators, but if the power ball will work, I can use my drill.Also should I use some #10 Plastic Polish after I use the Plastx?

98ex · Post by **98ex** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 10:59 pm

Well project is on hold till next month, wife through out my plastx, so I need to pick some more up. I might still this weekend, just got to see how bills are.

Imonaride82 · Post by **Imonaride82** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:47 am

I will try to get a few pics up of my headlights and then maybe you all can give me some advice. Thanks!

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 4:09 am

I should probably clean my lenses as well. After almost 4 years of driving, they are starting to show the wear.

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