how do i clean this dam headlight?
11-17-2003, 06:33 PM
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how do i clean this dam headlight?
i just finished a DIY ctr headlight paint job on my 96-98 headlights... looks great just gotta melt them back together and silicone execpt for on the outside of one light on the lens its like yellow at the top and looks like **** ill post pics tomorrow morn... does anyone know what i am talkin about? it sucks... i tried scrubbin it with a dishwashing pad, and a penil eraser was working pretty good, but it was leaving smear marks... i dunno how to clean it and its one on one light... any info? thanks in advance. Shaun Clark
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11-17-2003, 06:41 PM
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Re: how do i clean this dam headlight? (Ricey McRicerton)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricey McRicerton »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've heard you can buff them out but have never had to do it yet. </TD></TR></TABLE>
agreed. i have done this and they look way better.
agreed. i have done this and they look way better.
11-17-2003, 06:53 PM
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Re: how do i clean this dam headlight? (HXvtec)
With that said, don't try to wetsand them with really fine grit paper..it looks like mega crap ( watched a friend do this and his headlights look really bad).
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11-18-2003, 07:27 AM
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Re: how do i clean this dam headlight? (slow4dr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slow4dr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">2000 sandpaper, and a coat of clear coat 
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NO CLEAR COAT just a sand and buff. THATS ALL.
</TD></TR></TABLE>NO CLEAR COAT just a sand and buff. THATS ALL.
11-18-2003, 08:20 AM
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Re: how do i clean this dam headlight? (ek four)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek four »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
NO CLEAR COAT just a sand and buff. THATS ALL.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The other guy was saying not to sand because the result is crap. Have you seen this method in "person" to know the results are good.
I have mostly heard to use buffing compound and a buffer. I haven't tried it yet but I need to do something.
NO CLEAR COAT just a sand and buff. THATS ALL.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The other guy was saying not to sand because the result is crap. Have you seen this method in "person" to know the results are good.
I have mostly heard to use buffing compound and a buffer. I haven't tried it yet but I need to do something.
11-18-2003, 08:57 AM
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Re: how do i clean this dam headlight? (axhandler)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by axhandler »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The other guy was saying not to sand because the result is crap. Have you seen this method in "person" to know the results are good.
I have mostly heard to use buffing compound and a buffer. I haven't tried it yet but I need to do something.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, we sand and buff out headlights all the time. (my brother owns a body shop, if that helps) sand for deep scratches and buff out with compound. for the yellowing, just sand with high grit sandpaper and buff out. whala... good as new.
The other guy was saying not to sand because the result is crap. Have you seen this method in "person" to know the results are good.
I have mostly heard to use buffing compound and a buffer. I haven't tried it yet but I need to do something.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, we sand and buff out headlights all the time. (my brother owns a body shop, if that helps) sand for deep scratches and buff out with compound. for the yellowing, just sand with high grit sandpaper and buff out. whala... good as new.
11-18-2003, 09:00 AM
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Re: how do i clean this dam headlight? (axhandler)
i had the same problem.. i burnt the top of my drivers side headlight when i put it in the oven. i used blue magic and it worked great. just got to put a little effort into it.
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Re: how do i clean this dam headlight? (ek four)
Good man! I get so tired of people posting **** without any first hand experience...
Anyway, so the procedure would be:
1. 2000 grit wet sand
2. buff
3.
Anyway, so the procedure would be:
1. 2000 grit wet sand
2. buff
3.
11-18-2003, 09:10 AM
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Re: how do i clean this dam headlight? (axhandler)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by axhandler »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Good man! I get so tired of people posting **** without any first hand experience...
Anyway, so the procedure would be:
1. 2000 grit wet sand
2. buff
3. </TD></TR></TABLE>
werd. but i usually have before and after.
Anyway, so the procedure would be:
1. 2000 grit wet sand
2. buff
3.
</TD></TR></TABLE>werd. but i usually have
before and after.
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yea, i shoulda taken before pics.. but everyone knows what the stock ones look like.. thanks for the info guys ill try it tonite!
11-18-2003, 09:52 AM
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200grit sandpaper works wonders...
also, mag wheel polish works great too. sounds wierd, but that's how some of us DSMers(with crappy yellowing headlights) have to do it...
I've done the ones on my laser with sandpaper first then went over them again with the mag wheel polish, they look brand new.
also, mag wheel polish works great too. sounds wierd, but that's how some of us DSMers(with crappy yellowing headlights) have to do it...
I've done the ones on my laser with sandpaper first then went over them again with the mag wheel polish, they look brand new.
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