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94ex915 05-18-2012 06:35 PM

Cleaning Headlights
 
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Before I invest in some new headlights I was wondering if anyone knows how to clean headlights that look like this. It seems to only be on the outside of the light.

TexasHonda 05-18-2012 06:49 PM

Videos all over youtube about how to do this job. Take your pick.

good luck

crispin 05-18-2012 06:53 PM

I have cleaned a fed sets with good results

94ex915 05-18-2012 06:53 PM


Originally Posted by TexasHonda (Post 282168)
Videos all over youtube about how to do this job. Take your pick.

good luck

Ya I have checked and the only thing they show how to do is if the headlights are yellow. These really are not yellow and I cant really describe whats wrong with them :confused:

94ex915 05-18-2012 07:02 PM


Originally Posted by crispin (Post 282172)
I have cleaned a fed sets with good results

How did you do yours? I tried sanding it down a little but was worried it would leave the headlight looking worse.

TexasHonda 05-18-2012 07:03 PM

Looks like chemical hazing from solvents, but could be clouding from water getting inside.

You might try a trial cleaning w/ a buffer and any good automotive polish to see if you can buff the hazing out. All the repairs are based on removing a surface layer of oxidized lens.

good luck

crispin 05-18-2012 07:05 PM

1500 grit then polishing compound

works great

94ex915 05-18-2012 07:20 PM


Originally Posted by TexasHonda (Post 282176)
Looks like chemical hazing from solvents, but could be clouding from water getting inside.

You might try a trial cleaning w/ a buffer and any good automotive polish to see if you can buff the hazing out. All the repairs are based on removing a surface layer of oxidized lens.

good luck

Ya im pretty sure its on the outside. It feels really rough compared to the other one. Thanks:D

94ex915 05-18-2012 07:21 PM


Originally Posted by crispin (Post 282177)
1500 grit then polishing compound

works great

Im going to try that. Think I used 2500 last time I tried it but just did a small area. Thank you :D

GoneHonda 05-18-2012 08:08 PM


Originally Posted by TexasHonda (Post 282176)
Looks like chemical hazing from solvents, but could be clouding from water getting inside.

You might try a trial cleaning w/ a buffer and any good automotive polish to see if you can buff the hazing out. All the repairs are based on removing a surface layer of oxidized lens.

good luck

EXACTLY WHAT I DID!! Try this first, and if not good enough yet, try a little(VERY LITTLE) brake fluid on a rag, then buff it, still not good enough go to walfart or whorber freight to get the polishing kit for headlights.


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