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how to clean color of front and rear lights

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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 06:57 AM
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hello

i have 98 civic sedan ek4 vti which i just bought it and it has black colored front lights and rear one, how could i clean the color, maybe aceton, is it even possible? thanks for info
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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 07:04 PM
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If the headlights have been "smoked" (painted with black tinted clear), you may try to use paint thinner or acetone to remove it. This may damage the front lense.
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Old Apr 20, 2020 | 09:15 PM
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Acetone will eat through the lense.

id recommend wetsanding.
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