Headlight Cleaning Solution?

D-Raw · 02-17-2012, 03:22 PM

So over time my headlights are getting blurry, it looks like dust or something thats built up and i cant seem to clean them off with soap or towels and it disappears but when it is dry it comes back again. Is there any product that i can use to get rid of this? or do i have to polish it out

D-Raw · 02-20-2012, 08:05 AM

Bump

fibonacci · 02-20-2012, 08:41 AM

Wetsand them. Basically you start with a medium-grit wetsand with some soapy water and work to finer and finer grit. Then polish after you're sanding at the finest grit.

D-Raw · 02-20-2012, 09:03 AM

Have you done this before?

JDLM · 02-20-2012, 12:04 PM

toothpaste

D-Raw · 02-20-2012, 12:52 PM

Thanks you guys I will try some of those out

Miami · 02-20-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JDLM

toothpaste

dukecityevo · 02-21-2012, 07:56 PM

I use Meguiar's PlastX It's a clear plastic cleaner and polish. Picked it up at Pep Boys.

D-Raw · 02-22-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dukecityevo

I use Meguiar's PlastX It's a clear plastic cleaner and polish. Picked it up at Pep Boys.

Is it just cloth applied or it has to be polished ?

dukecityevo · 02-22-2012, 05:20 PM

cloth applied. apply small section at a time then wipe with a clean cloth

ppatel223 · 02-26-2012, 07:20 PM

Use superfine WET sandpapers, it is cheap and easy!

dluke · 02-26-2012, 08:11 PM

cheapest and easiest way is WD-40.. just spray some on a paper towel and wipe em down.. i know is sounds strange but trust me it works great. all those headlight restore products are are basically a silicone lubricant which fills in all the micro-abrasions that are making the lens look fogging, in turn making it look clear again. which the wd-40 does basically the same thing.. i just used in on my dads bmw's headlights and as soon as i finished in was like 'shit i should have taken some before and after pics'. but anyways try it out, you'll be very surprised

Otruba_843 · 02-26-2012, 08:31 PM

random orbit buffer and some flitz polish. Expensive but it works. You can pick it up at you local boating improvement store. Works really well.

FloridaGatorsChomp · 02-26-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Revelation19

Get yourself a DA random orbital buffer and try using Meguiars M105 Ultra Cut Compound. And/or M205. Takes less than 5 minutes to buff out the headlight haze. After polishing, seal with a good sealant.

These are good products to use on your paint too.

Why are you using affiliate links? I see you have been doing this in other treads as well and is against the rules on this forum!

JDLM · 02-26-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Miami

You have doubts?

D-Raw · 02-27-2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dluke

cheapest and easiest way is WD-40.. just spray some on a paper towel and wipe em down.. i know is sounds strange but trust me it works great. all those headlight restore products are are basically a silicone lubricant which fills in all the micro-abrasions that are making the lens look fogging, in turn making it look clear again. which the wd-40 does basically the same thing.. i just used in on my dads bmw's headlights and as soon as i finished in was like 'shit i should have taken some before and after pics'. but anyways try it out, you'll be very surprised

Where can I purchase the wd-40?

Miami · 02-27-2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dluke

cheapest and easiest way is WD-40.. just spray some on a paper towel and wipe em down.. i know is sounds strange but trust me it works great. all those headlight restore products are are basically a silicone lubricant which fills in all the micro-abrasions that are making the lens look fogging, in turn making it look clear again. which the wd-40 does basically the same thing.. i just used in on my dads bmw's headlights and as soon as i finished in was like 'shit i should have taken some before and after pics'. but anyways try it out, you'll be very surprised

this isnt a permanent fix, it will just fill in! as soon as it rains the product will just run off and youll be back to hazy headlights. the only permanent solution is to wetsand and polish (hopefully with a machine)

csupernova · 02-27-2012, 10:50 PM

3M headlight restore kit and lots of patient. my headlight looks like NEW again!!!

D-Raw · 03-01-2012, 08:46 AM

Can someone post a short DIY on wet sanding or give me a list of all the products I will need to finish the job

vapore0n · 03-06-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JDLM

You have doubts?

I use tooth paste for polishing jewelry. Works great too. Would have never though of using it for this.

Ill try toothpaste on my gf's car. She needs those headlights cleaned up.

droptop335 · 03-07-2012, 07:45 AM

Before going through a lot of work like wetsanding, give klasse all in one a shot, or any other cleaner/sealant product. It may be all you need. If it doesn't give you the results you're wanting, you can always wetsand.

Foreman05 · 03-09-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Raw

Can someone post a short DIY on wet sanding or give me a list of all the products I will need to finish the job

Here's what I did last fall

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=599106

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