Headlight cleaning questions

[MI DOG]

Re: Headlight cleaning questions

for headligths (and tail) i use my #80 by hand. it works!!

[TrufflePig]

Re: Headlight cleaning questions

my head lights were all yellowish and blurry.

i used only Plast-X and it worked.

as for the Pro Line that's next in line for me. just need to find a car to do it on.

[03mach1]

Re: Headlight cleaning questions

use the Megs mirror glaze plastic cleaner. it got the crazing out of my headlights in just a few minutes. it takes more than one application. my lights went from yellow plastic to an almost brand new look (Clear).

[TrufflePig]

Re: Headlight cleaning questions

use the Megs mirror glaze plastic cleaner. it got the crazing out of my headlights in just a few minutes. it takes more than one application. my lights went from yellow plastic to an almost brand new look (Clear).

that's my next trial.

[bullison]

Re: Headlight cleaning questions

Hey,

This question has been asked a number of times on MOL. Therefore, it would be prudent of me to post my reply again.

Sanding headlights can be risky. Some headlights have a special coating on the outside. When you sand, you will remove this coating. Whether or not the coating is UV protection to prevent yellowing, I do not know. Therefore, if you plan on wet sanding the lights, I would be aware of this risk and weigh the pros and cons appropriately. If your lights are in bad shape and you were thinking about replacing them anyway, then wet sanding may be a good option, and may save the lights.

For general polishing without wet sanding, I would suggest using the PC, speed 5 with PlastX on a W-9006 Finishing Pad. Keep in mind that PlastX was not designed for buffer application and will dry up rather quickly. Therefore multiple applications may be necessary. I have obtained great using this method on the vast majority of cars or trucks I have completed over the years.

Some people, including myself, have tried using a W-7006 cutting pad with the rotary polisher and PlastX. Again, please keep in mind that PlastX was not intended to be used with a buffer. As such, it will dry up quickly and will not provide lubrication to the buffing pad. Yes, I have actually dinged/burned some plastic using that exact combo. So please use caution.

Tim

Hello Tim,
i can see you have enough experience, i am using a kawasaki 19.2v cordless drill with the buffing pad the headlight kit comes. (so i can go mobile restoring headlights) Do you think that 19.2 drill has enogh power or similar to speed 5 of the PC? one last question i most cases the headlights began to get clowdy or yellowed again only after 2 to 5 weeks, do you recommend something to prevent this to happen that fast?
thank you very much,
Wilfredo Cortes

[dizzledude]

Re: Headlight cleaning questions

Hello Tim,
i can see you have enough experience, i am using a kawasaki 19.2v cordless drill with the buffing pad the headlight kit comes. (so i can go mobile restoring headlights) Do you think that 19.2 drill has enogh power or similar to speed 5 of the PC? one last question i most cases the headlights began to get clowdy or yellowed again only after 2 to 5 weeks, do you recommend something to prevent this to happen that fast?
thank you very much,
Wilfredo Cortes

Are you applying a type of sealant or wax after the final polish?