Oxidation on headlight cover

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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Oxidation on headlight cover

Guys, what's the best stuff to use on headlight covers. I've been going to a carwash and now it seems like my covers are getting some kind of oxidation on them. Is there some kind of cleaner I can use on them?? I saw something at Discount Tire but it was over 50 bucks. I may have to post a pic if needed
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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I used meguiars plastx or something like that. Supposed to be a plastic polish.
Try that before trying the more expensive stuff.
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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From FAQ.....
Using Meguires Plastx to clean Headlights:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=plastx

Wetsanding Headlight Lens Scratches:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=wetsanded
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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thanks guys!!
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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I just recently wetsanded mine and polished them. They were really beat up after 250k+ miles

Before

Wetsanded

After

New Light
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Wow, I think I will be taking a trip to the Autoparts tomorrow!
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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are u talking about condensation inside the headlights? or scratches and wear on the outside of the headlight?
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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Oxidation on headlight cover

Hey, I've been checkin out products. One thing was clear, try a non abrasive product first if the lens is not already scratched. Once you use a rubbing compound or wet sanding you may damage the lens. De-oxidation products are out there, use a small amount on a paper towel and wipe. cleans off all that yellow stuff!!

If that does not do the trick then go into rubbing compounds, like PlasticX. There are $50 kits available with different levels of grit for rough to smooth grinding available if you have extreme damage.

Last you may need wet sanding. This is extreme and you may end up applying it on a regular basis to keep up appearances.
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Old Apr 15, 2014 | 09:37 PM
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Ok, so a little late to this but good info below.

After a little researching I came across this Consumer Reports article: Headlight Restoration Kit Buying Guide and decided to go with the Sylvania Headlight Restoration kit.

It worked perfectly and I hd enough left over to do a 2nd set of headlights on one of my other vehicles.
Instructional Video: Here

Will post some pics...
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Old May 22, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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I saw on youtube that toothpaste works and I tried it . . .DAMN!! It took alot of it off mine; not as good as Meguiars or any of the others on the market I'm sure, but I can definitely tell the difference. Plus, they have a minty fresh smell lolol . . .
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