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Removing film from plastic headlights

Removing film from plastic headlights

Chri5
Posting Freak
1,894
05-05-2018, 12:05 PM
#1
My headlights have what appears to be a mucky film over them.
It's more of an age related film if you get what I mean???
Is there anyway I could polish these without burning the lens???
What would be the best product to use???
Any tips or advice greatly appreciated.
Chri5
05-05-2018, 12:05 PM #1

My headlights have what appears to be a mucky film over them.
It's more of an age related film if you get what I mean???
Is there anyway I could polish these without burning the lens???
What would be the best product to use???
Any tips or advice greatly appreciated.

nathjh
Member
59
05-05-2018, 01:15 PM
#2
few different things, i have used "meguiars plast rx" and "autosol" metal polish, autosol is probably the better of the 2 though.
nathjh
05-05-2018, 01:15 PM #2

few different things, i have used "meguiars plast rx" and "autosol" metal polish, autosol is probably the better of the 2 though.

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
05-05-2018, 02:11 PM
#3
brasso and G3 are really good and make your lights look like new..

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ormi
05-05-2018, 02:11 PM #3

brasso and G3 are really good and make your lights look like new..


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
06-05-2018, 12:33 AM
#4
Unfortunately when you use an abraisive cleaner like metal polish or cutting compound on plastic lights you take the top layer of the plastic off (which is what's gone yellow). So then you have to keep redoing it every few weeks or the effect wears off.

Believe it or not toothpaste works just as well Smile
toxo
06-05-2018, 12:33 AM #4

Unfortunately when you use an abraisive cleaner like metal polish or cutting compound on plastic lights you take the top layer of the plastic off (which is what's gone yellow). So then you have to keep redoing it every few weeks or the effect wears off.

Believe it or not toothpaste works just as well Smile

Chri5
Posting Freak
1,894
06-05-2018, 11:32 AM
#5
Toothpaste???
So is there anyway to slow the yellowing from returning???
What if I were to laquor them???
Chri5
06-05-2018, 11:32 AM #5

Toothpaste???
So is there anyway to slow the yellowing from returning???
What if I were to laquor them???

Rabster
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10,234
06-05-2018, 11:35 AM
#6
Patrik did a walk through on reconditioning the IS200 Lights which had pitting etc im sure the same principal should assist in removing the yellow tint......



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Rabster
06-05-2018, 11:35 AM #6

Patrik did a walk through on reconditioning the IS200 Lights which had pitting etc im sure the same principal should assist in removing the yellow tint......




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Chri5
Posting Freak
1,894
06-05-2018, 11:56 AM
#7
I'll try that rabs Wink hopefully it will look better as they let the front of the car down Sad
Chri5
06-05-2018, 11:56 AM #7

I'll try that rabs Wink hopefully it will look better as they let the front of the car down Sad

clossie
Member
196
07-05-2018, 05:57 AM
#8
3m does a lens polishing kit which I've read good reviews over, but have never used personally
clossie
07-05-2018, 05:57 AM #8

3m does a lens polishing kit which I've read good reviews over, but have never used personally

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
07-05-2018, 06:28 AM
#9
here is a cheap kit:

http://www.glasspolishshop.com/headlight_polish

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FirebirdPhil
07-05-2018, 06:28 AM #9

here is a cheap kit:

http://www.glasspolishshop.com/headlight_polish


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

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