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right i cant remember what its called for the life of me, but as soon as i remember ill let you know.

its a thread release spray similar to wd40 but a shit load more expensive. white can with a red lid and red writing, got it from bunnings right next to wd 40.

spray it on your lights for a few minutes, then give her a good old scrub, repeat until shiny!

if it fks your lights dont blame me. but mine look like new!

there you go 20 bucks 10 mins. all good.

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Hi mate,

That has wiped off the oxidation so it looks better = good. Can get similar results hand polishing with a cutting compound.

However, this process has also wiped off the UV protection. I'd suggest you reseal it before the oxidation comes back with a vengeance.

right i cant remember what its called for the life of me, but as soon as i remember ill let you know.

its a thread release spray similar to wd40 but a shit load more expensive. white can with a red lid and red writing, got it from bunnings right next to wd 40.

spray it on your lights for a few minutes, then give her a good old scrub, repeat until shiny!

if it fks your lights dont blame me. but mine look like new!

there you go 20 bucks 10 mins. all good.

Good post.

no thats not the badger.

sorry for the vagueness of the post. i savagely cant remember what it was called as it went in the bin cos' it was empty.

how can you tell the uv protection came off? not being funny just asking. all that was on my rag was black sh*t.

Hi mate,

That has wiped off the oxidation so it looks better = good. Can get similar results hand polishing with a cutting compound.

However, this process has also wiped off the UV protection. I'd suggest you reseal it before the oxidation comes back with a vengeance.

what can you use to reseal bloke?

Hello,

The final application will still need to have a UV inhibitor or UV resistant nanotechnology for the cloudiness to not return within 6 months.

Example:- Some polishes (perhaps Nu Finish?), sealants (Optiseal) and waxes (Malco Creme Wax)

Thought i'd just cut and paste it as Tez explains it better than me anyway.

Can find further info in here - http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/403833-cloudy-headlights-no-more/

If you do decide to go the extra step and clear coat them, dont use a standard clear. I have used 3M Heat Proof Clear on my 350Z and S15 headlights previously. After prep, I did numerous clear coats, wet sanded them down and buffed them hard with my DA polisher to make them extremely smooth and shiny. Its not a necessity, just depends how anal you are.

I havent done anything to my R34 lights yet, still tossing up whether to restore or replace.

thanks ill bear that in mind.

crc

that sounds right. i couldn't believe how well it cleaned them. it seems no there is a down side........

Thats okay mate, atleast its done a good job prepping them for the next step.

So what exactly is this CRC product, is it a lot better than Maguires plastx?

im not sure because i havent used the maguires.but its just a thread release spray similar to wd40 i suppose.

So what exactly is this CRC product, is it a lot better than Maguires plastx?

Meguiats Plastix is a 'specially formulated' plastic polish which removes light oxidation, chemical degradation, surface contamination, stains and light surface scratches from clear plastic surfaces. Favourable for headlights.

I smash it on there with a mothers powerball.

More info - http://www.meguiars.com.au/products/car-care/glass-clear-plastic-and-exterior-trim/plastx/

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