Cleaning Glue Of Headlights

[Danski]

When I bought my car it had eye lids on the headlights that had been attached with double sided tape.

Me and my mate pulled them off and after finally getting rid of all the tape we were left with the sticky substance from the tape.

We got most of it off with metho and thinners but on one of the lights it seems as though its just smeared all over and I cant get it off.

I also tried using a cutting compound which made it a little bit better but still has a misty look to it.

Does anybody know what else i could use to get this sh*t off.

If theres nothing i can do and Ive just wrecked the plastic does anyone know if i can replace the plastic casing or do i need new headlights.

Cheers.

[Danski]

Just encase anyone cares

Someone suggested using a really fine wet and dry sand paper then buffing with a plastic wax polish.

Ill give it a shot this weekend and let ya know how it goes.

[blind_elk]

Eucalyptus Oil

[(B1) MR_fanny]

or prepsol?

[Danski]

Eucalyptus Oil

Ahhh ok ill try that out first and let ya know how i go.

Thanks man

[Lemzki]

i use the caramel wheel at work which you attach it onto a drill. gets rid of double sided tape

[Danski]

i use the caramel wheel at work which you attach it onto a drill. gets rid of double sided tape

Thanks Lemzki ill have to remember that for next time instead of using thinners and smearing the sh*t all over that place.

[Danski]

Hi all

Just thought ide let you know how i went with the headlights.

Step 1. I ended up Using a very fine wet and dry sand paper (1200 grit)

Step 2. Then I used a buff with cutting compound.

Step 3. After that i applied some polish with a polish cloth and they came up good as new.

Hope this is useful

Edited June 14, 2009 by Danski