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SilviaDriver · 07-27-2002, 04:20 AM

my headlights are all yellow and nasty lookin..yellow on red? nasty..i was wondering how do u clean that up..and dont tell me to use the search..cuz its down..thanks

*Jeff240sx* · 07-27-2002, 07:37 AM

posted on jeffs acct again...

rampid360 · 07-27-2002, 07:39 AM

I wish he would remember to log out!!!!!!

Jeff and I were just brainstorming about this yesterday.  I know that the outside will clean up so-so with a liquid cleaner wax, or pretty much any cleaner solution and a little rubbing.   But I want more, so here are some ideas.

1. CLR  its some stuff thats supposed to break away calcium, lime, rust, oxidation etc.   If it works like in the commerical, you can just mix a solution and soak the entire assembly in it (after removing it from the car of course...)

2. Plexiglass cleaner + rag on a stick.  Although somewhat crude the plexi cleaner should work wonders.  Just get the same stuff sold at autozone to clean convertible plastic rear windows.

Im gonna be trying the CLR thing soon, so I'll let you know if that works, or if it destroys my headlights <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Titan · 07-27-2002, 08:51 AM

One word my friend... toothpaste. Yup, the stuff you clean your teeth with. I've heard of other people using it for this problem and it supposibly works.

tnord · 07-27-2002, 09:49 AM

McGuire's plastic cleaner and polish with a high speed buffer. if you don't hae a high speed, just do it by hand, but it'll take longer.

SilviaDriver · 07-27-2002, 04:09 PM

but i thought all that yellow stuff was INSIDE the headlight..and u have to open it up and clean it from the inside..im juss worried about leakage

-E- · 07-27-2002, 04:17 PM

If its on the inside I cant help you <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> sorry but if its on the outside use Blue Magic Metal Polish use some elbow grease <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> it also works on paint scrapes from other cars

HKrpS13 · 07-27-2002, 04:25 PM

wet sand with 2000 grid sand paper, then buff with 3M rubbing compound.

Anubis · 07-27-2002, 06:56 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (HKrpS13 @ July 26 2002,6:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">wet sand with 2000 grid sand paper, then buff with 3M rubbing compound.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
yea..thats what I did and it worked great. Looks brand new, cuz it took off all contamination whatsoever.

07-27-2002, 07:37 AM	#2
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	posted on jeffs acct again... __________________ Whatup?

07-27-2002, 07:39 AM	#3
rampid360 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 328 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wish he would remember to log out!!!!!! Jeff and I were just brainstorming about this yesterday.  I know that the outside will clean up so-so with a liquid cleaner wax, or pretty much any cleaner solution and a little rubbing.   But I want more, so here are some ideas. 1. CLR  its some stuff thats supposed to break away calcium, lime, rust, oxidation etc.   If it works like in the commerical, you can just mix a solution and soak the entire assembly in it (after removing it from the car of course...) 2. Plexiglass cleaner + rag on a stick.  Although somewhat crude the plexi cleaner should work wonders.  Just get the same stuff sold at autozone to clean convertible plastic rear windows. Im gonna be trying the CLR thing soon, so I'll let you know if that works, or if it destroys my headlights <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ For every winner there are dozens of losers.  Odds are you're one of them.

07-27-2002, 08:51 AM	#4
Titan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 421 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	One word my friend... toothpaste. Yup, the stuff you clean your teeth with. I've heard of other people using it for this problem and it supposibly works. __________________ Sleep Doesn't Drink Beer

07-27-2002, 04:17 PM	#7
-E- Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Florida, Americas Wang! Age: 43 Posts: 2,912 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If its on the inside I cant help you <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> sorry but if its on the outside use Blue Magic Metal Polish use some elbow grease <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> it also works on paint scrapes from other cars

07-27-2002, 04:20 AM	#1
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 40 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	my headlights are all yellow and nasty lookin..yellow on red? nasty..i was wondering how do u clean that up..and dont tell me to use the search..cuz its down..thanks

07-27-2002, 09:49 AM	#5
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	McGuire's plastic cleaner and polish with a high speed buffer. if you don't hae a high speed, just do it by hand, but it'll take longer.

07-27-2002, 04:09 PM	#6
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 40 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	but i thought all that yellow stuff was INSIDE the headlight..and u have to open it up and clean it from the inside..im juss worried about leakage

07-27-2002, 04:25 PM	#8
HKrpS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 267 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wet sand with 2000 grid sand paper, then buff with 3M rubbing compound.

07-27-2002, 06:56 PM	#9
Anubis BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Age: 39 Posts: 990 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (HKrpS13 @ July 26 2002,6:25)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">wet sand with 2000 grid sand paper, then buff with 3M rubbing compound.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> yea..thats what I did and it worked great. Looks brand new, cuz it took off all contamination whatsoever.