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Old May 27, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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Default Clean dc2 headlights

i have a 95 and my headlights are looking a little yellow. anyone know if i can clean them up or if i have to buy a new set?
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Old May 27, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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http://www.team-integra.net/se...D=662

there ya go
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Old May 27, 2003 | 08:13 PM
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thanks. i have that stuff already. it works real well on my exhaust. never thought to try it on my headlights. thanks
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Old May 27, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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Default Re: Clean dc2 headlights (__37__)

rubbing compound works if metal polish doesn't- here's my thread w/ pics from when I cleaned my aunt's Civic https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=504832

first use rubbing compound, then follow up with metal polish
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Old May 27, 2003 | 08:55 PM
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hope this helps

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=290368

I never ended up getting around to doing n e of those for a fear of scratching and ruining my headlights...but I think I will try out that nevr-dull stuff and see how that works...

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Old May 28, 2003 | 01:10 PM
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quick update: i tried both neverdull and toothpaste and the toothpaste seemed to work better. i just put it on a wax applicator pad and rubbed away. only took about 10 minutes and $0.30 worth of toothpaste. this is a must try for everyone that doesnt like their yellow headlights.
toothpaste
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Old May 28, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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Default Re: Clean dc2 headlights (__37__)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by __37__ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">quick update: i tried both neverdull and toothpaste and the toothpaste seemed to work better. i just put it on a wax applicator pad and rubbed away. only took about 10 minutes and $0.30 worth of toothpaste. this is a must try for everyone that doesnt like their yellow headlights.
toothpaste </TD></TR></TABLE>

hahah yea I forgot to mention the obvious- toothpaste. Good to know it worked out for you
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Old May 28, 2003 | 04:31 PM
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I just use a plastic polisher and cleaner compound. Works great...you can use it for CD's too.
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Old May 28, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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i hear coca cola works. just leave it on for a couple minutes and then wipe it off. the stuff is acidic, so be careful around paint. (just apply coke to a cloth and rub it on the lenses maybe)
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Old May 28, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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i've done the rubbing compound n metal polish method several times and was happy with the results every time.... i do it to my own car's headlamps bout once a year or so.
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Old May 28, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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rubbiung compound works GREAT. my headlights on my 94 were cloudy and yellow, I used some rubbing compound and now they as clear as my boys 99 GSR
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Old May 28, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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Default Re: Clean dc2 headlights (__37__)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by __37__ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">quick update: i tried both neverdull and toothpaste and the toothpaste seemed to work better. i just put it on a wax applicator pad and rubbed away. only took about 10 minutes and $0.30 worth of toothpaste. this is a must try for everyone that doesnt like their yellow headlights.
toothpaste </TD></TR></TABLE>

another satisfied customer

and please dont be sketical with this method...
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Old May 28, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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sand them down..with ruff grit and work your way up to like 1500 grit..then buff them out with some rubbing compound on a electric buffer...they'll look better then new
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