Headlight Cleaning......

[tyaos]

hi all

i got R34 GTT. the headlight is faily clean but i see the yellowy dirty on inside and outside of headlight...

i want it to clean as crystal...... i clean the outside with plastic compound... but still see the yellowysy dirty colour... may be its from inside...

does anyone cleaned the headlight for R34 GTT or know how to do it?

cheers guys!!!

paul

[viator]

hi all

i got R34 GTT. the headlight is faily clean but i see the yellowy dirty on inside and outside of headlight...

i want it to clean as crystal...... i clean the outside with plastic compound... but still see the yellowysy dirty colour... may be its from inside...

does anyone cleaned the headlight for R34 GTT or know how to do it?

cheers guys!!!

paul

i have the same problem with my r33 gtst i asked around for some one to clean it and they wanted $100 bucks to clean each headlight i told him to take a jump.

i also asked autobarn and they suggested some headlight cleaner for about $20 didnt really see a result.

[jake33]

i use toothpaste, clean it quiet well, although my problem lies inside the headlight...fark trying it clean that

Edited May 16, 2007 by jake33

[mass_iv]

yeh i found toothpaste to work, or just use some polish, not cut and polish just the normal polish.. any other dirt or stains left are on the inside, too much stuffing around to clean

[RBwhatever]

You can use Brasso to polish, then finish with meguires plasticX.

Although if the problem is IN the plastic and not on the surface of either inside or outside and its faded to a yellow, then there's nothing you can do.

Polishing merely just removes the majority of the hazyness and the scratches that cause hazyness and makes it alot clearer.

It's kinda like glass thats made with tint inside it as part of glass. Rub all you want but its still gonna be there.

If your really concerned then buy new lights

[lingeringsoul]

i use toothpaste, keeps it clean for a while, but just go back and clean it every once in a blue moon to freshen it up

[DRD-00F]

I use meguirs (sp) cut and polish... worked a treat

if you want ot clean the inside, you have to take thel lights out, open them up (oven preheat to 200, turn OFF, 15 mins in, pry apart) then put them back together with some sikaflex...

[mass_iv]

yeh thats why i use polish/wax it keeps them clean for a while, i mean the dirt or stains if u like, dont stick to the surface, because the wax and polish doesnt allow it... i havent had to clean my headlights for over 3 months...

[95SKY]

This has been covered so many times, I use to use Mothers Plastic cleaner it works very well.

[rgr34]

mine were faded on the outside... i used polish and a cheapo electric buffer and they cleaned up fine......

[tyaos]

This has been covered so many times, I use to use Mothers Plastic cleaner it works very well.

hi whats Mothers Plastic cleaner? is that name of cleaner or .... where can i get this stuff?

cheers

paul

[Mikyel]

i use metal polish,.. clean it well..

sound weird but i try and it works

[95SKY]

hi whats Mothers Plastic cleaner? is that name of cleaner or .... where can i get this stuff?

cheers

paul

Yes the brand is mothers, Product plastic cleaner, ive been told the use it to remove light scratches from glass as well. super cheap sell it

[G_Force]

Yes the brand is mothers, Product plastic cleaner, ive been told the use it to remove light scratches from glass as well. super cheap sell it

Covered b4, search button is your friend. Well coz im nice here's the direct link. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=16255

[Trav33]

meguiars plastic-x

+1 !

The stuff is awesome, cleaning the inside is a bitch though, have to warm the light in the oven and i'm not game to try it.

[SLYLNE]

2nd that!

plastix the way to go..

[jap32r]

i read somewhere i think it was in a copy of auto salon mag that power steering fluid does the job real good i haven't done it yet but will give it a go when the time comes

[Krimz]

Get some kerosene or turps and pour some into the light and shake around then tip out n let evaporate. Doing this is also best way to get an moisture stuck in there out. But if there is moisture in there u may a crack somewhere!

[rinmak]

Sounds harsh but seriously this works...try it on some other clear plastic if you dont believe me.

- Wet some 2000 grit wet&dry sand paper and evenly sand up the surface of the headlight

- Clean it off and dry it completely.

- At this point you wil hate me because your light will be all faded and look like shit

- Whip out some standard automotive cut and polish and work it over the headlight

It should come up crystal clear.

[Krimz]

Haha really? sounds harsh but I reckon itl work beter than what I do, Ill have to wait till mine get yuck again lol