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Headlight Cleaning

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:32 pm
by scunninghamk
I’m trying to shine these up a bit. They are a bit ‘foggy’ and though I’ve tried a couple of products they’re not as bright as I want yet. Any ideas?


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Re: Headlight Cleaning

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:49 pm
by Mazda Mender
Pictures are needed.
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Re: Headlight Cleaning

Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:56 am
by V6 Power Junkie
https://youtu.be/UEJbKLZ7RmM

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Re: Headlight Cleaning

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 4:53 pm
by blackyb
I have seen this done using 2000 grit wet and dry with half decent results, but for a quick fix I use G2 rubbing compound, not as brutal as wet n dry but you might have to do it again after a couple of years.

Re: Headlight Cleaning

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 10:14 pm
by Mazda Mender
T-cut...
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Re: Headlight Cleaning

Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:09 pm
by scunninghamk
I took some pictures Image
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Re: Headlight Cleaning

Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 11:20 am
by Mazda Mender
T-cut ;0)
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Re: Headlight Cleaning

Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:09 pm
by madmart100
toothpaste (with the little bits in it) works. :shock: And Autosol chrome cleaner. check out videos on youtube

Re: Headlight Cleaning

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:05 pm
by robabarker
It's always best (though not necessarily the cheapest) to start with the least aggressive method and work your way up.

I went with a T-Cut headlight restoration kit, which did the job well. The compound is thicker and more abrasive than normal T-Cut, more like a paste, which helps to reduce mess, and it included a sealant too, which should help prevent future hazing from UV damage... at least in theory!

Re: Headlight Cleaning

Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 11:03 am
by chadz
When you have got rid of the oxidation seal with clear lacquer suitable for outdoor use. :text-coolphotos:

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Re: Headlight Cleaning

Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2020 12:16 pm
by Mazda Mender
chadz wrote:When you have got rid of the oxidation seal with clear lacquer suitable for outdoor use. :text-coolphotos:

Chadz. :dance:


Be careful with clear coat because when it starts to chip it will make things worse.
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