Headlights

the real shocker · March 12th, 2008, 03:06 PM

How do you go about cleaning the film off of your headlights? I have been told that some people wet sand and then buff them out, but I need some details!

what grit sandpaper
what buffing compound
etc

mbmconstruction00 · March 12th, 2008, 03:16 PM

meguires makes a clear plastic polish that works decent

futureMACH1racer · March 12th, 2008, 03:22 PM

Wet sanding them works well, some plastic polish can make the finish even worse.

mbmconstruction00 · March 12th, 2008, 06:15 PM

honestly i would just buy new ones

Scott2001GT · March 13th, 2008, 12:17 PM

Ya just buy new ones. maybe some aftermarket smoked one.

mbmconstruction00 · March 13th, 2008, 12:26 PM

i heard aftermarket ones leak so u can either seal em up or go with oem smoked ones

Onemanzu · March 13th, 2008, 12:48 PM

If you use a high grit wet sand paper, starting at like 800 grit and working your way up from there you will see the fog/scratches disappear... from there if you use some plastic buffing compound you should be able to lift all the hazyness out of them...

IF you do go with some aftermarket ones you will need to seal them. I have heard of people using some marine sealers and high quality sealents

Zurdo03GT · March 13th, 2008, 12:59 PM

yah i bought a new pair not long ago and they came out bad...water got inside them..now i gotta buy a new pair..

tommyd04gt · March 13th, 2008, 05:19 PM

Noticed last week that now Wal-mart sells the same kit. advertised in the magazines, with "everything" you need to refurbish the lenses for $19.95.
Supposed to work, but don't know anyone that's used it. If you gotta replace them, anyway, it may be worth trying.

the real shocker · March 13th, 2008, 05:21 PM

thanks for all of the help....

they are not that bad... i was just going to try and clean them up a little more

March 12th, 2008, 03:06 PM	#1
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	Headlights How do you go about cleaning the film off of your headlights? I have been told that some people wet sand and then buff them out, but I need some details! what grit sandpaper what buffing compound etc __________________

March 12th, 2008, 03:16 PM	#2
mbmconstruction00 Regular 2004 GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 468 iTrader: 0 reviews	meguires makes a clear plastic polish that works decent __________________ Vortech Mongoose Kit,Meth Inj,Mac LT's & Pro-Chamber,SLP LM2,3:73,Accufab T-Body & Plenum,Pro 5.0 Shifter,FR500 Deep Dish Rims,H&R Springs,KYB Adj,MM CC Plates,Mach 1 Grill Delete & Spoiler,HID's,Saleen Wing,Steeda X2 & Bumpsteer

March 12th, 2008, 03:22 PM	#3
futureMACH1racer I.D.G.A.F. 2009 John Deere 9670 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 11,347 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wet sanding them works well, some plastic polish can make the finish even worse. __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

March 12th, 2008, 06:15 PM	#4
mbmconstruction00 Regular 2004 GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 468 iTrader: 0 reviews	honestly i would just buy new ones __________________ Vortech Mongoose Kit,Meth Inj,Mac LT's & Pro-Chamber,SLP LM2,3:73,Accufab T-Body & Plenum,Pro 5.0 Shifter,FR500 Deep Dish Rims,H&R Springs,KYB Adj,MM CC Plates,Mach 1 Grill Delete & Spoiler,HID's,Saleen Wing,Steeda X2 & Bumpsteer

March 13th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#6
mbmconstruction00 Regular 2004 GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Posts: 468 iTrader: 0 reviews	i heard aftermarket ones leak so u can either seal em up or go with oem smoked ones __________________ Vortech Mongoose Kit,Meth Inj,Mac LT's & Pro-Chamber,SLP LM2,3:73,Accufab T-Body & Plenum,Pro 5.0 Shifter,FR500 Deep Dish Rims,H&R Springs,KYB Adj,MM CC Plates,Mach 1 Grill Delete & Spoiler,HID's,Saleen Wing,Steeda X2 & Bumpsteer

March 13th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#5
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	Ya just buy new ones. maybe some aftermarket smoked one.

March 13th, 2008, 12:48 PM	#7
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,550 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you use a high grit wet sand paper, starting at like 800 grit and working your way up from there you will see the fog/scratches disappear... from there if you use some plastic buffing compound you should be able to lift all the hazyness out of them... IF you do go with some aftermarket ones you will need to seal them. I have heard of people using some marine sealers and high quality sealents __________________ My Foz

March 13th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#8
Zurdo03GT Regular 2003 mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami,Fl Posts: 170 iTrader: 0 reviews	yah i bought a new pair not long ago and they came out bad...water got inside them..now i gotta buy a new pair.. __________________ Zurdo

March 13th, 2008, 05:19 PM	#9
tommyd04gt Newbie 2004 Mustang GT 13.937 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Copperas Cove, TX Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	Noticed last week that now Wal-mart sells the same kit. advertised in the magazines, with "everything" you need to refurbish the lenses for $19.95. Supposed to work, but don't know anyone that's used it. If you gotta replace them, anyway, it may be worth trying. __________________ Comp Orange 04GT

March 13th, 2008, 05:21 PM	#10
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	thanks for all of the help.... they are not that bad... i was just going to try and clean them up a little more __________________

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