Cleaning R33 Headlights

[nicr4wks]

[Damo_R34]

did you get scratches out with that Nick?

[nicr4wks]

did you get scratches out with that Nick?

Light scratches & scuffs came out using plastx and a buff pad on my drill, most will require sandpaper though.

note this guide:

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20994

I had trouble finding paper above 2000 grit at bunnings & stratco, haven't tried searching again since.

[Damo_R34]

i have scratches from sandpaper on my headlights, and am thinking about removing my eyelids. might give it a try soon

[TALBO]

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+1 that's what I've been using.

[nicr4wks]

i have scratches from sandpaper on my headlights, and am thinking about removing my eyelids. might give it a try soon

iirc it's about 24 bucks a bottle, try to find a foam applicator pad attachment for a drill as it is easier to work with than a standard "bonnet buff pad" which tend to break apart easier, I tried doing it by hand but took ages and came out no where near as good.

Anyone know of an Adelaide store to get 2500 & 3000 grit wet sand paper? Bunnings etc finish up around 2000 grit which is way too course.

[PREISS]

i have scratches from sandpaper on my headlights, and am thinking about removing my eyelids. might give it a try soon

+1

I have some scratches and crap on my lights. I had to take my eyelids of for regency. Wasnt pretty afterward. I would keep the lids on Damo. Depending what you used to put them on

[Aberax]

iirc it's about 24 bucks a bottle, try to find a foam applicator pad attachment for a drill as it is easier to work with than a standard "bonnet buff pad" which tend to break apart easier, I tried doing it by hand but took ages and came out no where near as good.

Anyone know of an Adelaide store to get 2500 & 3000 grit wet sand paper? Bunnings etc finish up around 2000 grit which is way too course.

Maybe Supercheap Auto, if not best bet would be a Auto Paint Dealer....such as Lonsdale Auto Paints (if you are south), maybe try your local crash repairers, they may sell you some.

[Damo_R34]

yeah the lids just dont fit as good as id like them too, and they are starting to chip and wear on the outside corners, thats the only reason im giving it a try.

[Robocop2310]

Hey guys, I know this thread is old but still relevant...I found the perfect combo to hit these filthy old lights to turn them to newish looking condition so here's my experience:

1) Wash them with water and soup and rubber with some force using a sponge. Let them dry off completely (important).

2) Get a fiber cloth and put some toothpaste on the lights and rub clockwise going from left to right, right to left directions.

3) Using just water - clean off the toothpaste and let it dry.

4) Buy a bottle of Autosol Metal Cleaner and wipe with a new clean fiber cloth and rub clockwise going from left to right, right to left directions. Repeat 2-3 times.

5) Using a hairdryer - heat up the headlights to let the Autosol cream lock in. I know this sounds weird but worked a treat for me. After like 2 minutes they look 200% better.

They usually start going yellowy again after a couple of months so repeat the above process again.

Good luck.

[Robocop2310]

+1 that's what I've been using.

I suggest use my method - this looks good but actually leaves a lights looking foggy and not crystal clear and only lasts a couple of weeks in the sun. My method will give you a couple of months.

[Sklyn]

1) Wash them with water and soup and rubber with some force using a sponge. Let them dry off completely (important).

Really? Soup and Rubber?? That's a new recipe for sure!! hahaha

[Tommy Kaira RL]

I read that also. I had chicken soup but it turned the lights yellow. I then tried tomato soup and they went red. Good for brake lights i guess.

Toothpaste works well.