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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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Help fixing oxidized headlights

Hi all,

I have searched and searched but havent found anything answering my question. My headlights really suck and I am pretty sure it is because the lenses are quite oxidized and yellow. Does anyone know a simple fix for this without purchasing new lenses?

Thanks!
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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I used a polishing compound on mine and it seemed to clean them up quite well.
They look brand new now
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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A light grade of steel wool like a 0 will clean them up pretty well, a polishing compound would work well too
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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rub some toothpaste on there. they will clear right up (yes this does work)
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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Meguiar's PlastX for quick results.

Otherwise, wetsand/compound/polish for best results. http://my.is/forums/f90/tutorial-wet...erison-277763/
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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Check this out
http://www.wikihow.com/Repair-Oxidiz...dlight-Cleaner

It is a great walkthrough. For best results you will have to use all the suggestions given above.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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Ok if you don't have enough choices above here's a link to a thread on TTORA Headlight Restoration Good luck!

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