Is there any cleaner or anything out there that I can clean my car's exterior lights with?
2007-05-26 22:33:35 · 7 answers · asked by slowhand6780 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes,they can be fixed.I refresh plastic lenses on headlights and tailights quite often in the body shop.
The surface forms a cloudy film over time on many units that is easily polished off.The simplest way is with a high speed polisher and rubbing compound,that takes a couple minutes and does an excellent job.Another method,if you don't use a polisher,is hand polishing.A very fine product is necessary.From the hardware store,a tin of 3M white polishing compound is great.Apply a small amount with a clean towel tip and rub it on the lens vigorously,very soon it will lose the weathered look.
2007-05-27 00:10:20 · answer #1 · answered by wildmanny2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I asssume you are talking about the fog that developes on the lamp covers over time. The real cure is, of course replacing them, but the aftermarket auto supply companies carry a couple different lens polishing kits, and I've had real good luck with any that I've bought.
Just follow the directions TO THE LETTER to avoid permanantly damaging the lenses, and take your time polishing them.
2007-05-27 10:38:32 · answer #2 · answered by ruskinflgator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lenses often get discolored by UV rays as well as become pitted by road debries. You only option is to replace the assemblly. if you can find a set of after market assemblies that use a glass lense instead of plastic. they may cost a little more in the long run, but you'll get about 15 times the life out of them.
2007-05-27 05:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by gearnofear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
, I do not have the name but have seen it If you are talking about the plastic lens of the headlights, yes. Some of the chain car parts stores have a kit if not I am sure it's available on the net, I have seen it advertised on TV.
2007-05-27 05:53:43 · answer #4 · answered by izzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a plastic lens that has been discolored by the U.V. rays of the sun, it must be replaced (The lens, about $60)
2007-05-27 05:41:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't tried either one of these but they look promising. I wouldn't waste time with that plastic polish crap, it didn't work at all!
www.lensrenew.com
www.myheadlight.com
2007-05-27 08:53:31 · answer #6 · answered by DialM4Speed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, go to ur nearst petrol pump they will do it for u.
2007-05-27 05:51:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋