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Headlight oxidation
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:02 am
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:02 am
Can the OT recommend a quick inexpensive way to clear up my headlights?
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Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:03 am to Bloodworth
Toothpaste
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:06 am to Bloodworth
Depends on how bad it is...
Lots of home remedies out on the web, some work, some don't.
If they are really old and messed up, may have to replace the headlight.
Lots of home remedies out on the web, some work, some don't.
If they are really old and messed up, may have to replace the headlight.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:06 am to Bloodworth
there are no permanent fixes, but a headlight restore kit will send you in the right direction, though it oxidizes on the inside of the lens too, and getting the lens off can be a bitch.
Generally involves putting your headlight in your oven for a bit (no lie).
Generally involves putting your headlight in your oven for a bit (no lie).
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:13 am to Bloodworth
Wipe New; you can get it from Wal-Mart
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:14 am to Bloodworth
rock auto . com
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:14 am to Bloodworth
You need to sand them with three or so different grit papers and water. Use the most course one until all the blemishes are removed, sand with others ending with the finest grit, like 1500 or so. Then get one of those polishing wheels and compound they sell for lights.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:15 am to Bloodworth
This sounds like a lot of work. Just buy a new car
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:17 am to Bloodworth
Mosquito spray, your welcome.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:17 am to Bloodworth
Don't listen to morons telling you to use toothpaste. The lens needs to be resealed. Buy this, takes about 30 mins total and works perfectly.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:18 am to Bloodworth
I saw videos on the net using mosquito repellent. I haven't tried it, but I'm sure it is probably some solvent that is used in making the spray. Find out the ingredients then try to get the stuff.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:19 am to Bloodworth
no joke...
Bug spray with DEET
spray it on a paper towel and scrub it in good. Works quite well.
I learned it on a youtube vid.
Bug spray with DEET
spray it on a paper towel and scrub it in good. Works quite well.
I learned it on a youtube vid.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 8:22 am to Bloodworth
Rubbing compound or cleaner wax works well if you already have one of them sitting around. My headlights only cost like $40 a piece, so I'm doing that next time.
If you're talking about on the inside, just get new headlights
If you're talking about on the inside, just get new headlights
Posted on 3/8/16 at 9:19 am to Bloodworth
OP, don't use any of the home remedy stuff. Get some #500 sandpaper and #1500, water bottle, and denatured alcohol. Use Renulite, although it is expensive it works and last for years. Spray down headlights, wipe off with clean rag. Spray down again and use 500 sandpaper and get the old coat off. Spray down again with water and use 1500 sandpaper, headlights will start looking white. Put denatured alcohol on clean rag and wipe headlights down. Car needs to be out of sun while doing this next part. Spray down headlights with Renulite after they have dried and wait for bubbles and lines to smooth out. May have to spray a few times. If cold outside run a blow dryer and heat up headlights, will help getting bubbles out. After its smoothed out placed car in sunlight for 5-10 minutes and you are done.
LINK
ETA: Will last you several years
ETA: When you get done with your car do you some friends cars and charge them 20-30 bucks
until you finish the can.
LINK
ETA: Will last you several years
ETA: When you get done with your car do you some friends cars and charge them 20-30 bucks
until you finish the can.This post was edited on 3/8/16 at 9:23 am
Posted on 3/8/16 at 9:50 am to Bloodworth
go to any car parts store. they will have three competing products.
they work.
Its a lot of rubbing and changing pads with the various concoctions.
Just follow the directions.
if you have a power tool, you will be glad.
they work.
Its a lot of rubbing and changing pads with the various concoctions.
Just follow the directions.
if you have a power tool, you will be glad.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 9:52 am to Bloodworth
I've sanded them with 1500-2000 grit sandpaper and buffed them just like you would a paint job.
That being said, headlights for some vehicles can be bought for a reasonable price on ebay. I just bought some for one of my old work trucks for $88 for the set.
That being said, headlights for some vehicles can be bought for a reasonable price on ebay. I just bought some for one of my old work trucks for $88 for the set.
This post was edited on 3/8/16 at 9:55 am
Posted on 3/8/16 at 10:14 am to Bloodworth
Bug spray like "Off" works. You spray it on and polish it with a cloth and it clears it right up and it lasts.
There are some you tube videos which support this claim.
There are some you tube videos which support this claim.
This post was edited on 3/8/16 at 10:16 am
Posted on 3/8/16 at 10:19 am to Bloodworth
quote:
Can the OT recommend a quick inexpensive way to clear up my headlights?
Sorry, can't help OT ballers like me never keep care long enough for this to be a problem.
When does this start to happen? 1 yr.? 2 yr.?
Posted on 3/8/16 at 10:42 am to Bloodworth
You will have to sand them down and then re-coat them. They have some really good youtube videos on this.
Posted on 4/7/16 at 8:29 pm to Bloodworth
Had a body shop do mine for 25$ per light.
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