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Wipe New restorer for vehicle with plastic surfaces and headlights

Posted on 7/9/14 at 10:30 am
Posted by CarterWilson717
If I told you, you would be dead
Member since Jun 2013
1518 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 10:30 am
Have anyone ever used this? I have an 8 year old car and wonder if it's worth trying.

Wipe New
TIA
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
59673 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 10:31 am to
can't hurt.
Posted by Geauxld Finger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
31735 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 10:35 am to
prob worth trying on the plastic parts.

im curious as to how it works on headlights. i notice that they never once really said it or showed it being applied to headlights. My guess is that it works just as well as the other BS products that claim to rejuvenate them.
Posted by Skillet
Member since Aug 2006
107705 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 10:37 am to
Never used that particular one, but most of those products just do a 1/2 arse job...The 3M kit with the 2 different sanding discs and such works really well on the plastic headlight covers that start yellowing over time.
Posted by Spaceman Spiff
Savannah
Member since Sep 2012
17503 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 10:39 am to
quote:

The 3M kit with the 2 different sanding discs and such works really well on the plastic headlight covers that start yellowing over time.


One of the best ones I have seen.
Posted by pwejr88
Red Stick
Member since Apr 2007
36186 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 10:40 am to
I've used Wipe New and it's awesome. The only thing is that it comes in a tiny bottle and you need way more than that. It's also expensive for the said tiny bottle.

For my bumpers I use Back to Black. It's a red bottle and awesome! My cherokee is 14 years old and the bumpers were light gray and now look like new.

The first few applications you have to use it almost every week but once the liquid starts to seep into the pores of the bumper, over time, you only need to use 1 or 2 times a month.

*for the best application use a foam sponge instead of a rag or cloth.
This post was edited on 7/9/14 at 10:41 am
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
67488 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 10:42 am to
Wipe New works GREAT on all the plastic & lenses!! I just read somewhere that Consumer Reports only "endorsed" 2 kits and this was one of them.
This post was edited on 7/9/14 at 10:43 am
Posted by Assassin
Member since Apr 2013
258 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 10:44 am to
Why not just change lens covers?
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
78101 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 10:47 am to
quote:

Why not just change lens covers?

OEM headlight lenses for my 1998 4runner are $400 for the pair.

maybe thats why.
Posted by MrSmith
Member since Sep 2009
8311 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 11:11 am to
I use Back to Black on my grand Cherokee as well. Works great
Posted by LSUSoulja08
Member since Oct 2007
16969 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 11:18 am to
quote:

OEM headlight lenses for my 1998 4runner are $400 for the pair.


only 350 on amazon FWIW
This post was edited on 7/9/14 at 11:19 am
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
67488 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 11:21 am to
There are a few products that work good but don't last; Wipe New got endorsed by Consumer Reports because it works great and lasts longer than other kits.
Posted by DCtiger1
Panama City Beach
Member since Jul 2009
8778 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 11:23 am to
Mothers makes a kit with sanding discs that works like a charm. headlights look brand new.

As far as headlights go, you need to purchase a kit that utilizes a power drill. Hand sanding won't cut it.
Posted by CptBengal
BR Baby
Member since Dec 2007
71661 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 11:24 am to
quote:

The 3M kit with the 2 different sanding discs and such works really well on the plastic headlight covers that start yellowing over time.


metal polish. wipe on, wait, and wipe off
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
67488 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 11:25 am to
quote:

As far as headlights go, you need to purchase a kit that utilizes a power drill. Hand sanding won't cut it.

What?? I used the Wipe New on mine and they look brand new.
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 11:42 am to
You need to do some more research dingleberry brain

Posted by CarterWilson717
If I told you, you would be dead
Member since Jun 2013
1518 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 11:47 am to
I'm going to order it and report back with before and after pics.
Posted by Assassin
Member since Apr 2013
258 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 11:50 am to
quote:

OEM headlight lenses for my 1998 4runner are $400 for the pair.

maybe thats why.

And what about a junk yard?
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 11:54 am to
The lens? Just go to rockauto and search for your vehicle. They have it set up to work well on mobile. Keystone is another place with cheap stuff
Posted by Gevans17
Member since Dec 2007
1135 posts
Posted on 7/9/14 at 12:48 pm to
$90 each at Rockauto.com
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