wondering what's the best thing to use for oxydized head lights...mine are pretty chalky looking and wanted to clean them up....

 

theres really nothing to clean oxidation, oxidation is the process that breaks down the metal. a wire brush of come sort (or something similar) can freshen it up but will take a while

 

your talking about the plastic part of the light right? just buy new headlights, it isnt worth the hassle to clean them up, or.... i have heard of a rumor that if you soak them in turpentine, or vinegar or something like that overnight the oxidization should be gone.... im not certain which to soak it in and or if it will work, but its worth a try. good luck

 

Get a razor blade and scrap to remove the yellow or whitish surface. Then use 1500 or 2k sand paper, then a good rub with rubbing compound.

 

if they are turning yellow use fingernail polish remover it should do the trick.

 

That works too

 

that yellow shit is on the inside of the headlight that shit doesnt come off its frustrating

 

If the yellow is on the inside, You will need to take the housings apart (200 degrees in the oven for 6 minutes will soften the OE Glue up...And pry apart...) and do this process.

1- wetsand the lense with a 1500+ grit sandpaper or apply a Automotive body compound to the yellowed area.

2-Clean the oxydation that was sanded or compounded off with regular windex and a lint free towel.

3-Apply a liquid wax (like Meguires/Eagle One/turtle/3M/Etc.) to the area you are treating, let wax dry and then use a 3000+ rpm high speed buffer and buff the wax into the lense. (don't hold the buffer still on the area for more then 4 seconds unless you want the pad to burn into the plastic lense)

4-Repeat # 3- one more time...then put the lense back on the housing..put the housing back on the car...and enjoy Brand New looking headlights.


OR

5- PM me and I can do the whole process for you in less then an hour and a half for a small fee.


-Jeff

 

if on the outside use DOT3 brake fluid! i swear it works

 

swing by my work one day and i can fix it for you if its on the outside. 400 grit sandpaper then 1500 grit and then buff it out with a light compound. i do it all the time at work havent had a problem with them yet