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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 03:53 PM
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hey all, i need to know what the name of the cleaner that restores headlights to their origional "clear" tint. i know that the 95-96 240sx have a real problem with the headlights turning yellow. is there anything i can do aside from getting new headlights?


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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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it sounds funny but toothpaste works.
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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take some 2000 grit sand paper- wet- then compound it- look like new- trust me
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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i had mine done by a guy named greg who runs clear again

his number is 813 267 6889. he did an amazing job. camaro headlights get nasty as fuck. they look brand new
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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Originally posted by s10_male
take some 2000 grit sand paper- wet- then compound it- look like new- trust me
+1 it works great
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 04:05 PM
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Aluminum polish takes it right off as well. Unless it's screwed on the inside, in which case, just buy new headlights.
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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wow thanks for the help guys, keep the suggestions comming!

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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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Originally posted by s10_male
take some 2000 grit sand paper- wet- then compound it- look like new- trust me
now what do you mean by compound it?

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Originally posted by bigB
it sounds funny but toothpaste works.
any particular brand?

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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Here is what i use. Use a brillo pad with a little bit of brake fluid and scrub hard. Wash off thoroughly with water, then clean with windex.
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