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Old 04-09-2009, 05:46 AM
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Default How to Remove Yellowing from Headlight plastics?

just wondering if it's possible to get rid of some of the yellow hazing from the clear plastic. I had heard that you can get rid of it but I am not sure.

and if it's possible to do, is there a product I should apply to the plastic to help keep it in good condition?

(tried searching, didn't get any hits)

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You can pick up a compound from the cleaning isle of any auto parts store that will help you buff most of it out of the headlight. It's not a permanent fix, but it helps.



https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...eadlights.html

https://my350z.com/forum/cleaning-an...eadlights.html

https://my350z.com/forum/cleaning-an...eadlights.html

https://my350z.com/forum/cleaning-an...ated-help.html

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2008-n...eadlights.html

https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...ogging-up.html

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damn, I didn't get **** when I searched, thanks!

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Keyword 'haze'
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keyword "haze, fadded, foggy"
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lol wow, who wouldve fiqured
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awesome, thanks again russ.
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search is all messed up. i dunno whats wrong with it?
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in my case, user-error.


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I just use the same polishing process I use for the paint. Menzerna Power Gloss with an orange pad removes all of my haze and yellowing and I can usually follow up with just FMJ and the results are great. I am sure the SIP and orange pad would also work fairly well.
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