Oxidized headlights

[87WhiteStang1]

my headlight fixtures on my 87 gt are very fogged up and yellow looking... I know i need to get some new ones but does anyone know a way to clean them up some in the meantime?

 

[foxmustangman]

You can try to look for a solution on Yahoo! or something. Your town also probably has a business that will clear them up and make them white again. Mine does.

 

[allballsmustang]

3m headlight cleaner...works wonders...

http://www.autogeek.net/3mplascleanp.html

most autoparts stores sell it...

jim

 

[LiquidGT]

I use Brasso metal polish that I got from Wal Mart, its nothing but tarnish so just polish them up like silver, it works great. I got that tip from my local newspaper!

To keep it form coming back, spray some clearcoat over the headlights. I did this on my Escort (I did a lot of experiments on this car) and they never yellowed again.

 

[87WhiteStang1]

thanks

thanks guys...i got another tip to use toothpaste so either il try that or the stuff you got from wal mart but eventually new headlights are in order.

 

[Aaron]

Are your headlamp lenses yellowed? Are you having trouble seeing at night because of dull, plastic lenses? Well Latemodel Restoration Supply now offers a cleaning kit to not only clean and renew your lights but to also protect them from any further yellowing. It is an easy 3-step process that takes about 5 minutes per lens to complete. The product is safe for use on any type of plastic safely removes discoloration, light to medium scratches, dirt, and grime.

Kit includes:
- Complete Instructions
- Pretreatment
- Water Based Pretreatment
- Oxidation Remover/Shine Restorer/Protector
- Gloves
- Lint Free Paper Towels.

Works with any car that has plastic headlights! Also works on other plastic surfaces such as instrument lenses and plastic convertible rear windows.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products.aspx?searchkey=headlight cleaning

 

[chefster]

headlight guck

Ya , here is how I did mine, I used 800 grit then 1500 then a plastic polish kit to finish them off..crystal clear

 

[glowstang93]

I wonder how many threads there have been asking how to clean yellow headlights?

 

[Aaron]

I wonder how many threads there have been asking how to clean yellow headlights?

Probably less than:

"What exhaust should I run"

OR

"What wheels should I run"

OR

"Do 1 piece headlights look good"

 

[ryan218]

Probably less than:

"What exhaust should I run"

OR

"What wheels should I run"

OR

"Do 1 piece headlights look good"

you forgot all my 5 lug swap threads

im gonna try the headlight trick tomm....just gotta run tot he parts store for some sand paper first