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crispikreme
09-30-2006, 02:20 PM
Simple way to keep those headlights bling'n!!

Suplies needed...

Terry Cloth Towels - (yes I know I did not use one)
Metal Polish - I used "Bluemagic"
Wax - I used Zymol

Step 1:
Clean the headlights with a bug/tar remover (and or) water and soap

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/crispikreme/IMG_2262.jpg

Step 2:
Apply metal polish in a circular motion to head lights using terry cloth towel. The more dingy and yellow your lights are, the more polishing you need to do!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/crispikreme/IMG_2266.jpg

Step 3:
Using a clean terry cloth towel wipe away the metal polish. When you think they are clean use a new towel and go over the lights one more time, there may be just a little left ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/crispikreme/IMG_2267.jpg

Step 4:
Apply any car wax to the headlights. This seems to keep the yellowness away for a longer period.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/crispikreme/IMG_2268.jpg

Step 5:
Wipe away wax and your done

Before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/crispikreme/IMG_2262.jpg

After
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/crispikreme/IMG_2270.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/crispikreme/IMG_2276.jpg


FIN
gato
09-30-2006, 02:30 PM
nice write up.....good job.


the metal polish works great..... I used to use it.
MAX_POWERS
09-30-2006, 04:43 PM
Meguiars power ball works great too.
555
09-30-2006, 04:56 PM
sorry..can u take the "after picture" same angle with no lights on( i can see the yellow/orangy lights on when pics were taken), with flash too



After
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/crispikreme/IMG_2270.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/crispikreme/IMG_2276.jpg


FIN
crispikreme
09-30-2006, 05:57 PM
Sure...

Before

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/crispikreme/IMG_2262.jpg

After:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/crispikreme/IMG_2277.jpg
cullenj76
09-30-2006, 09:29 PM
I usually wet sand, then follow-up with 3M Perfect-it Polish, then some Zaino. That looks good, especially for only hitting it with metal polish.
zion_97
09-30-2006, 09:34 PM
Ah looks good.
BIGSLICK4901
11-06-2006, 01:54 PM
DAMN
firelizard
11-06-2006, 02:00 PM
Sweet, I did mine with 3M Perfect-It ll rubbing compound, followed by 3M Perfect-It swirl mark remover (both applied with a polisher), then hand applied 3M finishing glaze.
I only did one side out of boredom (had it out for repairs) but it worked very well.

I'll post pics of my results too, when I get the rest done.
sukoshiyoshi
11-08-2006, 12:37 AM
Great write up....the metal polish works like a dream. No more yellow lenses for me! Thanks!

Sukoshiyoshi
callaghan.
11-08-2006, 12:08 PM
the best way is just to buff them
Blitz
01-15-2007, 01:13 PM
I usually wet sand, then follow-up with 3M Perfect-it Polish, then some Zaino. That looks good, especially for only hitting it with metal polish.

I have little scratches and i've also read to wet sand with 2 different grits and use rubbing compound and then polish.

What grit sand paper did you use?
ACleanSC4
01-16-2007, 03:13 PM
I use Meguiars PlastX with a DA buffer, great results...
m0nster986
01-17-2007, 10:03 AM
good work! It hurts my eyes just looking at the after pic.
VIPFlame
01-17-2007, 02:10 PM
You guys should seriously try Polycarbonate Polish (Motorcycle Face Shield Polish) Its made by 3M and does wonders on headlights, taillights, windshields, and foglights. Its the best. Just make sure you strip them headlight with alcohol before you do that. Then apply a thin coat of ZooT sealer. It seals the outside of the headlight and it looks spanktastic!