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RE: Headlight Clean Up... - 10/16/2007 4:45:46 AM
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RTexasF
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I use a plastic cleaner/polish and a buffer to get good results. Go for it and try the stuff but keep the receipt. If it doesn't cut it (pun intended) then take it back to Wally.
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RE: Headlight Clean Up... - 10/17/2007 10:35:51 PM
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ckebottle
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Let me know how it works please. I have also wondered what you have.
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RE: Headlight Clean Up... - 10/18/2007 4:58:14 AM
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falkore24
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I use claybar. works like a charm.
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RE: Headlight Clean Up... - 10/18/2007 10:47:19 PM
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I use claybar. works like a charm.
o rly? better than wet sanding? ive been meaning to do my sisters elantra. can you describe this my furry little friend?
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RE: Headlight Clean Up... - 10/19/2007 8:33:18 AM
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RTexasF
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Clay has worked for me only sometimes. Consequently I don't waste time with it now and go direct to the plastic polish and buffer. Don't forget that the lenses must be protected afterwards. I use Aerospace 303 for that.
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Neuspeed short shift kit
V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace
17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
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RE: Headlight Clean Up... - 10/19/2007 8:34:41 AM
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RTexasF
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Velocifero
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ORIGINAL: falkore24
I use claybar. works like a charm.
o rly? better than wet sanding? ive been meaning to do my sisters elantra. can you describe this my furry little friend?
Not furry but here's what he's referring to:
http://www.autogeek.net/clbaandlu.html?gclid=CKS_ib6km48CFQ2aOAod80WgfQ
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Neuspeed short shift kit
V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace
17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
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RE: Headlight Clean Up... - 10/19/2007 9:42:54 AM
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I use clay on everything!!!! Using 2 bars at a time makes it a lot easier to handle since if you drop it, it's garbage. I don't do the paint so much since it's not good to continuously strip the clearcoat, but for glass and plastic, I use it whenever I think it could get a little cleaner. It's essentially the same effect as wet sanding, but the clay is much more mild and you do it by hand. I use the cheapest spray detailer (currently Strauss brand) available as a lubricant and you use a lot of it. The area to be clay'd has to be WET with detail spray. You simply rub lightly and quickly with the clay until you dont hear it rubbing anymore.
FYI ---- in real life, I'm not as fury as my avitar .... or my brother for that matter.
< Message edited by falkore24 -- 10/19/2007 9:45:00 AM >
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RE: Headlight Clean Up... - 10/20/2007 10:04:03 AM
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ckebottle
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Thanks for that tid bit of info. Never thought to use a clay bar on glass and plastics. I'll have to pick some up and try it out!
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RE: Headlight Clean Up... - 11/4/2007 7:24:02 PM
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j_man_honda
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I wet sand with 320 grit SP, then with 800 git SP, then spray 3 coats of clear coat on the headlights....... We do this to almost every car at the car lot I work at.
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RE: Headlight Clean Up... - 11/5/2007 8:23:53 AM
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jbm07accord
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I used some Headlight Restorer from AutoZone (I think Crystal View is the brand) on my wife's 99 civic. It fully restored the headlights and they are clear as new. Before they were discolored, cloudy, and dingy looking. Polishing would help but only for a short time. I think the stuff I bought was guaranteed for the life of the car. It was about $20, recommended to me by a friend, and I couldnt be happier.
One thing to watch for is make sure you dont scuff the paint while you are sanding the headlight.
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RE: Headlight Clean Up... - 12/3/2007 5:18:23 PM
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bettner12
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the walmart kit works wonders, the plastic on my bike was all yellow and cracked and about 30 min later it's crystal clear with just a little reading comprehesion and elbow grease. it's a heck of alot cheaper than a new headlight assy
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Headlight Clean Up... - 
. I saw some stuff in Wal-Mart that is soppose to clean them and " MAKE THEM LIKE NEW"
...Does this stuff work or is it a waste of 20 buckaroo's???
