Headlights... film all over?

Diablo · 01-12-2006, 09:41 PM

I have some headlights on my car, and they have a white/clear - ish film on them.... Whut could I use to clean them? It appears to be on the outside... Maybe some kind of solution to rub it off that won't hurt the headlights? Thanks... there not yellowed, just some whiteish stuff on it...

redslam · 01-13-2006, 01:53 PM

its oxidation, get a buffer and a medium cut compound and start buffing, be sure not to touch the paint because you will "burn" the edges of the paint, aka remove the paint, so protect it with card board and tape.

dillon_b12 · 01-13-2006, 02:13 PM

It is oxidation, but I wouldn't take that drastic a step to take it off. Buy some 3M Plastic Cleaner and hand buff it off. That way you don't have to worry about ruining the paint.

Diablo · 01-19-2006, 01:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dillon_b12

It is oxidation, but I wouldn't take that drastic a step to take it off. Buy some 3M Plastic Cleaner and hand buff it off. That way you don't have to worry about ruining the paint.

walmart have this? or autozone.. cause i can't ever find anything i need arou nd here, and my time is limited from having to run around.. lol thx!

dillon_b12 · 01-19-2006, 03:20 PM

I ordered mine straight off 3Ms website...it's a little pricey but a little goes a long way and the results are fantastic.

Here are some old pics of my truck that show before and after...notice the oxidation on the mirrors and bug guard. YES everyone the bug guard is gone now!

Diablo · 01-19-2006, 04:29 PM

I got some 6$ stuff at advanced

Froghair · 01-19-2006, 04:45 PM

I had yellowing problem with my Honda Civic and Toyota Camry. I learned about Novus plastic cleaner in the S10 Forum. I ordered and used it and it worked fantastic. Go to Novuspolish.com; you can get three different sizes, I ordered the 8oz. kit. I had intended on using the 3M but could not locate it in any local stores.

dillon_b12 · 01-19-2006, 04:51 PM

http://www.superiorcarcare.net/3mplasclean.html

Diablo · 01-19-2006, 06:26 PM

I got Meguiars PlastX clear plastic cleaner & polish

PureShooter15 · 01-19-2006, 09:16 PM

I'd suggest the Meguiars, its good stuff... or just FLIX IT! haha. (i heard that stuff does wonders...?)

dillon_b12 · 01-19-2006, 09:17 PM

Holy shit your sig is huge...and it's Flitz not Flix.

SlowAndLo · 01-19-2006, 09:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PureShooter15

I'd suggest the Meguiars, its good stuff... or just FLIX IT! haha. (i heard that stuff does wonders...?)

your sig is way too big!

PureShooter15 · 01-19-2006, 09:23 PM

I got it all under control... don't worry. lol i had the wrong pic in it. my bad... about it the sig and the spelling too.

Diablo · 01-22-2006, 12:41 PM

my headlights look 100x better now, looks brand new!

Froghair · 01-27-2006, 05:41 PM

So, Diablo, don't keep us in suspense...just how did you get your headlights looking 100x better than before? Did you use one of these ideas? Share your success, and congrats to you!!!

Diablo · 01-27-2006, 08:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Diablo

I got Meguiars PlastX clear plastic cleaner & polish

right thuur

ChOwen765i · 02-17-2006, 01:24 PM

Ive been detailing cars for years now, One thing i found out, use shoe polish on the headlamp apply like it was a wax, then buff off. Works wonders. Heavy rubbing compound works aswell.

01-12-2006, 09:41 PM	#1
Diablo All motor... boating ;) Age: 5 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10,425 Location: USA User is: OffLine	Headlights... film all over? I have some headlights on my car, and they have a white/clear - ish film on them.... Whut could I use to clean them? It appears to be on the outside... Maybe some kind of solution to rub it off that won't hurt the headlights? Thanks... there not yellowed, just some whiteish stuff on it...
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01-13-2006, 01:53 PM	#2
redslam Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 161 Location: Denton User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? its oxidation, get a buffer and a medium cut compound and start buffing, be sure not to touch the paint because you will "burn" the edges of the paint, aka remove the paint, so protect it with card board and tape.
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01-13-2006, 02:13 PM	#3
dillon_b12 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,254 Location: Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? It is oxidation, but I wouldn't take that drastic a step to take it off. Buy some 3M Plastic Cleaner and hand buff it off. That way you don't have to worry about ruining the paint.
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01-19-2006, 01:31 PM	#4
Diablo All motor... boating ;) Age: 5 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10,425 Location: USA User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? Quote: Originally Posted by dillon_b12 It is oxidation, but I wouldn't take that drastic a step to take it off. Buy some 3M Plastic Cleaner and hand buff it off. That way you don't have to worry about ruining the paint. walmart have this? or autozone.. cause i can't ever find anything i need arou nd here, and my time is limited from having to run around.. lol thx!
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01-19-2006, 03:20 PM	#5
dillon_b12 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,254 Location: Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? I ordered mine straight off 3Ms website...it's a little pricey but a little goes a long way and the results are fantastic. Here are some old pics of my truck that show before and after...notice the oxidation on the mirrors and bug guard. YES everyone the bug guard is gone now!
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01-19-2006, 04:29 PM	#6
Diablo All motor... boating ;) Age: 5 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10,425 Location: USA User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? I got some 6$ stuff at advanced
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01-19-2006, 04:45 PM	#7
Froghair Registered User Age: 67 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 54 Location: Jacksonville, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? I had yellowing problem with my Honda Civic and Toyota Camry. I learned about Novus plastic cleaner in the S10 Forum. I ordered and used it and it worked fantastic. Go to Novuspolish.com; you can get three different sizes, I ordered the 8oz. kit. I had intended on using the 3M but could not locate it in any local stores.
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01-19-2006, 04:51 PM	#8
dillon_b12 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,254 Location: Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? http://www.superiorcarcare.net/3mplasclean.html
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01-19-2006, 06:26 PM	#9
Diablo All motor... boating ;) Age: 5 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10,425 Location: USA User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? I got Meguiars PlastX clear plastic cleaner & polish
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01-19-2006, 09:16 PM	#10
PureShooter15 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 152 Location: Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? I'd suggest the Meguiars, its good stuff... or just FLIX IT! haha. (i heard that stuff does wonders...?)
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01-19-2006, 09:17 PM	#11
dillon_b12 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,254 Location: Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? Holy shit your sig is huge...and it's Flitz not Flix.
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01-19-2006, 09:18 PM	#12
SlowAndLo '95 Dime Age: 26 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 553 Location: Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? Quote: Originally Posted by PureShooter15 I'd suggest the Meguiars, its good stuff... or just FLIX IT! haha. (i heard that stuff does wonders...?) your sig is way too big!
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01-19-2006, 09:23 PM	#13
PureShooter15 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 152 Location: Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? I got it all under control... don't worry. lol i had the wrong pic in it. my bad... about it the sig and the spelling too.
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01-22-2006, 12:41 PM	#14
Diablo All motor... boating ;) Age: 5 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10,425 Location: USA User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? my headlights look 100x better now, looks brand new!
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01-27-2006, 05:41 PM	#15
Froghair Registered User Age: 67 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 54 Location: Jacksonville, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? So, Diablo, don't keep us in suspense...just how did you get your headlights looking 100x better than before? Did you use one of these ideas? Share your success, and congrats to you!!!
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01-27-2006, 08:02 PM	#16
Diablo All motor... boating ;) Age: 5 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 10,425 Location: USA User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? Quote: Originally Posted by Diablo I got Meguiars PlastX clear plastic cleaner & polish right thuur
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02-17-2006, 01:24 PM	#17
ChOwen765i Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 34 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Headlights... film all over? Ive been detailing cars for years now, One thing i found out, use shoe polish on the headlamp apply like it was a wax, then buff off. Works wonders. Heavy rubbing compound works aswell.
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