Easy and cheap way to remove the haze on the headlight covers
#16
08-26-2013, 12:22 PM
I think the degree of difficultly and level of abrasive compound needed accelerates the longer you allow them to haze over and become more yellow. I have always used wax (bi-weekly, whatever I have at the time) and after 10 years, mine still look about 90% as good as they did when the car is new. If I wait more than 2 weeks, the hazing starts to get pretty bad.
#17
08-26-2013, 11:34 PM
I have one new headlight (plus front nose and driver fender) after hitting a coyote on the FW. Of course there is a difference in clarity and slightly in look after I polish the original headlight. Polishing does not last long before hazing starts in.
Tell me how long your UV protectant brew lasts before you need to reapply and what product you purchase plus where you purchase it? Thank you.
Tell me how long your UV protectant brew lasts before you need to reapply and what product you purchase plus where you purchase it? Thank you.
Mineral spirits and Helsman Spar urethane lacquer are both available from a home improvement/hardware store such as Home Depot or Lowes. It'll run you around $20, but provides you with enough material to do many many many headlights.
I did a set on a S2000 about a year ago and it's still holding up. Other users are reporting that it lasts over 2 years.
Some other people have also tried using a sealant such as Opti-Coat, but have reported that the clarity is not as good. It's also quite a bit more expensive.
I did this Corolla a few months ago, still looks good.
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#18
08-27-2013, 05:34 AM
I never mentioned Turtle Wax. I stated "Turtle heavy duty rubbing compound". The only reason that I started this thread is to inform the members that there is a much easier and cheaper alternative than using the "special lens cleaner" which sells anywhere from $15 and up. The rubbing compound is less than $3. After cleaning, I still have about 95% left. These so called "special cleaners" are nothing but rubbing compound, dressed up in a better packaging and sell for $15 and up! But again, people who are willing to spend more money than necessary is their choice.
#19
08-27-2013, 09:17 AM
I use 3M plastic polish. There is a cleaner and a polish.
I also run over the headlights with my buffer and Maguires cleaner wax, or Maguires Carnuba wax they all provide similar results. Something / anything is better than nothing.
I like the idea of using this ....Mineral spirits and Helsman Spar urethane lacquer
I do mine every other month or so. Monthly would be better though.
I also run over the headlights with my buffer and Maguires cleaner wax, or Maguires Carnuba wax they all provide similar results. Something / anything is better than nothing.
I like the idea of using this ....Mineral spirits and Helsman Spar urethane lacquer
I do mine every other month or so. Monthly would be better though.
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