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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:42 AM
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Headlight Oxidation

Hello - my 06 RL front driver headlight is getting some oxidation on the outside. It is a little yellowish. What can I use that is safe and does a good job of removing the oxidation? Has anybody else experience this?

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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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I used 3M plastic X for my g35, and it worked real well... haven't had that problem with my RL though (knock on wood.) You can get it at any auto parts store for under $10.00
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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what i do i i wetsand it with 2000 or 3000 grid sand paper , and get plastic x and buff it out with a buffer. Looks brand new again
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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Wetsanding is a great option but you have to make sure to put some type of sealant or UV protectant or it will oxidize very quickly again.

See this link to a DIY in the 2G CL thread.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484296

Here are a few pics of my results



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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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Have you guys heard of Pittman ALR?

http://www.ibc34.com/Onestep.html

I saw some youtube video, but it looks too good to be true.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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What do you fellas recommend for a sealer/UV protectant after buffing them out? I've buffed out plastic lenses on our Ford, and then just waxed them, but they do oxidize again, that's for sure.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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best diy kit period.

http://www.myheadlight.com/

what makes it the best? only diy kit that comes with a uv sealer. will stay oem fresh for years compared to months with 3m, meguires etc. should be availabe at local auto parts stores and walmart.
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 03:20 AM
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I think it really sucks wind that we have to do this to our lights. You can't get new lenses, you can only buy a whole assembly from what I have heard...$1000 each? Why didn't Acura/Honda make the lens out of glass instead and keep that fresh look for ever on our cars? It is not that complicated of a glass cover to make.
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