Cloudy headlight quick fix, wetsanding not needed

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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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Cloudy headlight quick fix, wetsanding not needed

Just wanted to let all know that;

one rotory car buffer
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ten minutes of rubbing compound
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ten minutes polishing compound
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(do not recommend this procedure being done outside in 22 degrees F weather)
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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did you take them out first? or do it on the car
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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never dull or mothers alluminum polish works easier. but IF the results are better then id go with the rubbing compound.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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Outside, still installed, in 21 degrees F.
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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what rubbing compound did you use and explain everything plz ive tried it and it never works... help !!!!!!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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i used 1 part baking soda (arm an hammer) 2 parts water

mix well...until dissolved rub slowly

too much soda will leave small scrathes

removes teh yellow film and most of the cloudyness dont know how well it works because my car has that chipped acrylic shi*t that always makes it look a little cloudy it is pissin me off!
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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thanks alot ima try it
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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Sorry for not having pics, Air Force won't let me install software on its laptop. But my lights looked as bad as anyone who has the same problem. they now look better than ever. I'm extremely pleased with the results.

I used Turtlewax rubbing and polishing compounds, my 8" random orbit waxer, and 2 cloth bonnets.

NOTE: RUBBING COMPOUND CAN/WILL DO BAD THINGS TO YOUR PAINT!! My Ac has a bra and I'm getting her painted in the summer. So take the proper precautions

1) Apply rubbing compound to both waxer and headlight case.
2) Using the edge of the waxer and alot of pressure, go top to bottom.
3) Using the bottom of the waxer go side to side.
Do this over and over and ...you get the picture. After 10- 15 minutes, rinse
the headlight and compare to the other headlight. You will be amazed!
4) Change bonnet and apply polishing compound and repeat.

The passenger headlight is 100% clear. The driver's side is 85% clear. I have a small area over the hi beam section that I 'll hit up once it warms up a bit.

Again, sorry for no pics
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