Durania Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Been wanting to clean these headlights up for a few years now and just finally got around to it. Autozone sells a kit that comes with an adapter bit that fits into your drill and comes with 6 abrasive pads with the rubbing agent built in. What one does is spray it with a mist of water and use the drill moving in an all-over fashion. I would usually post them directly here but I will simply link you to my photobucket because of the issue of the pictures being larger than some's screen. http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s308/durania717/ Also there is a picture of my seized a/c pulley bearing, have a look at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Talk about a huge difference. Should make the car look really hot! Especially if it's white! Nice with the bearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 did the same thing to the same lenses with the same product from the same chain retailer you got yours from on Friday. Good stuff Did a friends jetta too right after I was done with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 I used three pads per light and and I think that I might be able to get it a little clearer. I am finally getting the full effect of the Silverstars that I paid $40 for about 5 years ago. The only issue I had was the little tips on the headlights shredding the pads up. Oh well, it kept me from breaking my arms sanding them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I read several years ago about polishing dulled plastic head light covers using tooth paste and a wet paper towel. I did that on my Subie, and a Dodge mini van with good results. It doesn't matter what brand of tooth paste is used, though best to avoid the jell type tooth paste, as that type is not abrasive enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow65 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 i wish something like that would help mine. but mine seem to be all nasty on the inside. that and they have small spider cracks showing up. Not one of the better things subaru did, make plastic head lights. guess i just need to get some new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 i repeat, usdm headlights on 91-94 legs are garbage. stupid plastic lens that yellow. and scratch. Honda was smart in that era headlights with glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyfreak Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I have used 3M medium rubbing compound and lots of rubbing. After they are nice and smooth I apply some wax to slow the oxidation process. I have yet to try the cleaning kit. It sounds much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 I have used 3M medium rubbing compound and lots of rubbing. After they are nice and smooth I apply some wax to slow the oxidation process. I have yet to try the cleaning kit. It sounds much easier. Indeed, it was. I anticipated the day to be spent going back and forth with a piece of sandpaper as I had asked Josh(Legacy777) for advice about grit. I removed them so I could cover every possible angle. The kit is like 10 bucks and is worth every bit of it; all one needs is a good power drill. If headlights are removed, it's best to have a friend hold the headlights while going over them with the drill to keep them from moving all over the place. Glad you guys liked it. Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwbaru2 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I used 2000 grit on my headlights with lots of water. Waxed em when I was done. Looks great. Already had the sandpaper and wax, cost $0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towel Rail Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Neat stuff! I may have to try this myself. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhorse001 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I cleaned my NASTY yellow lights on my Lego today. I used my trusty MicroMark polishing kit. It starts with 3200 grit, and finishes with 12,000 grit. I finished up with Future Floor Wax for that "show car shine". We'll see how well it holds up. Worst case, I'll have to wash it off with ammonia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwbaru2 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Looks nice!!! Does floor wax have UV protection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhorse001 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 According to the bottle, no UV blockers. Like I said though, if it all goes to Hades in a handbasket, the worst thing I'll have to do is clean them with ammonia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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