Filmy Headlight remedy
10-19-02, 02:56 PM
#19
Originally posted by Rro
I had the yellowing problem with my 92 es300. I used a product called "Scratch Remover" from Walmart. Comes in a yellow bottle. It was intended from minor scratches like key scratches around the door lock and rubbing swirls from washing the car. Applied in circular motions to the lens, let dry to a haze, and clean with clean cloth. Yellowing and haze was gone. Lens crystal clear. No oven baking, demel tool, disecting the lamp. Try it. It removes the oxidation layer from the lens. Be sure to follow up with a polish or rain treatment.
You can send the money you save to me
I had the yellowing problem with my 92 es300. I used a product called "Scratch Remover" from Walmart. Comes in a yellow bottle. It was intended from minor scratches like key scratches around the door lock and rubbing swirls from washing the car. Applied in circular motions to the lens, let dry to a haze, and clean with clean cloth. Yellowing and haze was gone. Lens crystal clear. No oven baking, demel tool, disecting the lamp. Try it. It removes the oxidation layer from the lens. Be sure to follow up with a polish or rain treatment.
You can send the money you save to me
Worked for me
10-22-02, 12:20 AM
#22
my headlight housings are nice and clean... though they were only replaced like a year ago after a bad accident to the front end. cleaning the car takes up a lot of time. cleaned the inside, outside, and headlights... but that engine bay of mine... hard to clean. anyone know how to get that black grime stuff off the engine cover?...
10-24-02, 10:19 AM
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Kyle,
According to the label, the product is intended for newer cars and safe on gelcoats. As with any products, care should be taken. This is not an endorsement for the product. I can only say what has worked for me. It works! Like many on this site, I thought the hazing and yellowing was inside the headlight (based on comments of dismantling the headlights) but, before ontaking a task of heating and prying presealed headlights, one should try simpler methods. Scratch Remover is $2 to $3 dollars depending on where you buy it. It's designed to remove scratches not create scratches. I also use it on my boat (gelcoat and lights) and it works wonders. Keeping in mind marine environments are much harsher than land environments.
Granted, it will not work for everyone. Internal hazing of the headlights indicate a greater problem (seals, etc...). For those looking to for a simple fix or less complicated way to brigthen/remove normal EXTERNAL haze from their lights, this may help.
A simple test to determine if the haze is external is the run your fingernail across the part of the headlight that's not showing (top of light under the hood is a good place). If the fingernail make a mark in the haze, go for it.
Just want to help. I've received plenty of help from this website. CLUBLEXUS RULES!!!!
God Bless.
According to the label, the product is intended for newer cars and safe on gelcoats. As with any products, care should be taken. This is not an endorsement for the product. I can only say what has worked for me. It works! Like many on this site, I thought the hazing and yellowing was inside the headlight (based on comments of dismantling the headlights) but, before ontaking a task of heating and prying presealed headlights, one should try simpler methods. Scratch Remover is $2 to $3 dollars depending on where you buy it. It's designed to remove scratches not create scratches. I also use it on my boat (gelcoat and lights) and it works wonders. Keeping in mind marine environments are much harsher than land environments.
Granted, it will not work for everyone. Internal hazing of the headlights indicate a greater problem (seals, etc...). For those looking to for a simple fix or less complicated way to brigthen/remove normal EXTERNAL haze from their lights, this may help.
A simple test to determine if the haze is external is the run your fingernail across the part of the headlight that's not showing (top of light under the hood is a good place). If the fingernail make a mark in the haze, go for it.
Just want to help. I've received plenty of help from this website. CLUBLEXUS RULES!!!!
God Bless.
10-24-02, 02:19 PM
#26
Originally posted by Rro
Kyle,
According to the label, the product is intended for newer cars and safe on gelcoats. As with any products, care should be taken. This is not an endorsement for the product. I can only say what has worked for me. It works! Like many on this site, I thought the hazing and yellowing was inside the headlight (based on comments of dismantling the headlights) but, before ontaking a task of heating and prying presealed headlights, one should try simpler methods. Scratch Remover is $2 to $3 dollars depending on where you buy it. It's designed to remove scratches not create scratches. I also use it on my boat (gelcoat and lights) and it works wonders. Keeping in mind marine environments are much harsher than land environments.
Kyle,
According to the label, the product is intended for newer cars and safe on gelcoats. As with any products, care should be taken. This is not an endorsement for the product. I can only say what has worked for me. It works! Like many on this site, I thought the hazing and yellowing was inside the headlight (based on comments of dismantling the headlights) but, before ontaking a task of heating and prying presealed headlights, one should try simpler methods. Scratch Remover is $2 to $3 dollars depending on where you buy it. It's designed to remove scratches not create scratches. I also use it on my boat (gelcoat and lights) and it works wonders. Keeping in mind marine environments are much harsher than land environments.
10-27-02, 11:15 PM
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I havnt been too club lexus in about a month, I know shame on me, but anywayz I am surprised this post is still oigng strong. I still use the same mehtod and ive been doing it for about a month still works for me 1.wax 2.Let dry for a long while 3.buff off and that should lerave ya wiht a good film free ohter htna thta everyone else has given great advice.
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