cleaning inside of headlight lens
07-10-2007, 07:44 PM
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cleaning inside of headlight lens
i've taken my headlights apart 3 times now trying to clean them. 
i seem to have a problem cleaning the inside of the plastic clear lens. whenever i clean it, doesn't matter what i use, it leaves streaks. does anyone have any recommendations on what to use to clean the inside of them? something thats for plastic and won't leave marks? thanks
i seem to have a problem cleaning the inside of the plastic clear lens. whenever i clean it, doesn't matter what i use, it leaves streaks. does anyone have any recommendations on what to use to clean the inside of them? something thats for plastic and won't leave marks? thanks
07-10-2007, 08:13 PM
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Plastic polish is what you would normally use on the outside
so its your best bet inside too
See auto parts store wax isle
Are you constantly opening and resealing the housings?
If good at it- you can make a living blacking out headlights for TLs!!!
so its your best bet inside too
See auto parts store wax isle
Are you constantly opening and resealing the housings?
If good at it- you can make a living blacking out headlights for TLs!!!
working on getting mine done
07-13-2007, 10:13 AM
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i hate doing it b/c it's such a pain. as soon as i get it right, i'm not taking them apart again..unless another problem occurs. hopefully not. thanks for the info
07-13-2007, 10:17 AM
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the outside has a layer on it, kinda like paint...the plastic is the base coat, then there's a clear coat over it. the inside doesn't have the protectant layer on it. this is why those headlight restoration kits are only for the outside of the lens. are you sure the plastic polish will be safe on it?
07-13-2007, 01:31 PM
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I have seen the Mothers plastic polish used on boats- the big flex plastic windows, and polished with the Mini Powerball- they went from filthy scrathed to crystal clear in seconds
DISCLAIMER:::::
Can I guarantee this will work on your lights---- NO I cannot
At this point you have 3 options I can see-
Try it- it works or it doesnt
Buy replacement OE style housings on ebay
Buy replacement JDM style housings on ebay
Good luck!
DISCLAIMER:::::
Can I guarantee this will work on your lights---- NO I cannot
At this point you have 3 options I can see-
Try it- it works or it doesnt
Buy replacement OE style housings on ebay
Buy replacement JDM style housings on ebay
Good luck!
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