Faded Headlights

Screech · 03-18-2005, 12:39 AM

Anyone know a good way to bring back the shine on plastic headlights. I have heard 2 sides to wet sanding, and also using WD40 works but havent tried it yet.

grey88gt · 03-18-2005, 07:32 AM

I use a plastic cleaner made buy a company called FLITZ. I sell alot of it at the parts store for this very purpose. Works great on all plastics and plexiglass. I use 2000 grit paper first then the FLITZ. Hope this helps, just my two cents.

Mr 5 0 · 03-18-2005, 03:46 PM

I use Bon Ami powdered cleanser on my plastic lenses - sparingly - and it works great. About $1.00 for a 14 oz. can. You can use the remainder to scrub your toilet out.

Screech · 03-18-2005, 07:02 PM

Thanks for tips, maybe if i get them clear enough ill throw some clearcoat on em should prevent any further clouding.

Topless In Texas · 03-19-2005, 01:07 AM

I was told by someone very knowledgeable to use MOTHERS on them. I never tried, I just upgraded to some Cobra Clear Diamond ones instead. But, I would trust his judgement...

TNT

OnMy3rdStang · 03-19-2005, 01:22 AM

You can also use a rubbing compound. 3m works well

03-18-2005, 12:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Screech Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8	Faded Headlights Anyone know a good way to bring back the shine on plastic headlights. I have heard 2 sides to wet sanding, and also using WD40 works but havent tried it yet.

03-18-2005, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
grey88gt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Skiatook, Oklahoma Posts: 193	Re: Faded Headlights I use a plastic cleaner made buy a company called FLITZ. I sell alot of it at the parts store for this very purpose. Works great on all plastics and plexiglass. I use 2000 grit paper first then the FLITZ. Hope this helps, just my two cents.

03-18-2005, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,486	Re: Faded Headlights I use Bon Ami powdered cleanser on my plastic lenses - sparingly - and it works great. About $1.00 for a 14 oz. can. You can use the remainder to scrub your toilet out. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

03-18-2005, 07:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Screech Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8	Re: Faded Headlights Thanks for tips, maybe if i get them clear enough ill throw some clearcoat on em should prevent any further clouding.

03-19-2005, 01:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,962	Re: Faded Headlights I was told by someone very knowledgeable to use MOTHERS on them. I never tried, I just upgraded to some Cobra Clear Diamond ones instead. But, I would trust his judgement... TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

03-19-2005, 01:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Re: Faded Headlights You can also use a rubbing compound. 3m works well __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

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