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SR240DET · 12-01-2002, 10:10 PM

i think the last owner used a G.D. brillow pad for the head lights to remove the yellowness.. but lots of ammonia and lots of paper towels worked for me.... but there is like scratch marks still... just in the front... its makes it all blurry when i turn my lights on... and on my rear tail light i have this glob of scratches from his drunk ass trying to open the trunk i assume cause there is mad scratches around the key hole on my trunk... i have a s14b btw...... is there anyway to remove ugly light scratches off of plastic? If not then I can live with it… just curious if there is a way to fix it.. thanks for any replys i get...

EDIT: i did find this mess "Novus #3: Removes Heavy Scratches - 2 oz. " have any of you guys tryed it??? and does it really work? http://www.spadepot.com/products/005novus.htm is the web site i found it at..... if you read it says

-Plastic Storm Windows & Doors
-Goggles & Safety Shields
-Gauge Lenses
-Dust Covers
-Stereo Faceplates

that got my attention... but has anybody here tryed it?? if so.. how did you like it?

SR240DET · 12-02-2002, 08:22 PM

ok.. i guess im alone on this one.... thanks anyways.....   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/turn.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':turn:'>

nissan's_fury · 12-02-2002, 08:26 PM

I used a buffing compound and a buffer and it works wonders on light scratches.  So ya could give that a try.

Anubis · 12-02-2002, 09:36 PM

use mother's brand plastic polish. works great on everything. removes most scratches. Also mag cleaner or metal polish works well on headlights and things.

SR240DET · 12-03-2002, 12:49 AM

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'>  thanks guys.... ill try all of that... im glad i didnt have to take a shot in the dark here..... thanks again...   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/satisfied.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':satisfied:'>

s13cruzer · 12-03-2002, 04:52 PM

yeah definately try to buff them out as long as they aren't that deep , just remeber not to burn it , and as far as i know if that doesn't work you need new headlight housings , but i'm sure it'll be fine <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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12-03-2002, 12:49 AM	#5
SR240DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: orida Posts: 1,490 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  thanks guys.... ill try all of that... im glad i didnt have to take a shot in the dark here..... thanks again...   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/satisfied.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':satisfied:'>

12-03-2002, 04:52 PM	#6
s13cruzer Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: lynn , massachusetts Posts: 358 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah definately try to buff them out as long as they aren't that deep , just remeber not to burn it , and as far as i know if that doesn't work you need new headlight housings , but i'm sure it'll be fine <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ 240SXONE -no more The meek shall inherit the passenger seat

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12-01-2002, 10:10 PM	#1
SR240DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: orida Posts: 1,490 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think the last owner used a G.D. brillow pad for the head lights to remove the yellowness.. but lots of ammonia and lots of paper towels worked for me.... but there is like scratch marks still... just in the front... its makes it all blurry when i turn my lights on... and on my rear tail light i have this glob of scratches from his drunk ass trying to open the trunk i assume cause there is mad scratches around the key hole on my trunk... i have a s14b btw...... is there anyway to remove ugly light scratches off of plastic? If not then I can live with it… just curious if there is a way to fix it.. thanks for any replys i get... EDIT: i did find this mess "Novus #3: Removes Heavy Scratches - 2 oz. " have any of you guys tryed it??? and does it really work? http://www.spadepot.com/products/005novus.htm is the web site i found it at..... if you read it says -Plastic Storm Windows & Doors -Goggles & Safety Shields -Gauge Lenses -Dust Covers -Stereo Faceplates that got my attention... but has anybody here tryed it?? if so.. how did you like it?

12-02-2002, 08:22 PM	#2
SR240DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: orida Posts: 1,490 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok.. i guess im alone on this one.... thanks anyways.....   <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/turn.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':turn:'>

12-02-2002, 08:26 PM	#3
nissan's_fury Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 128 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used a buffing compound and a buffer and it works wonders on light scratches.  So ya could give that a try. __________________ In the land of Rice, the man with a boxed H is king.

12-02-2002, 09:36 PM	#4
Anubis BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Age: 39 Posts: 990 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	use mother's brand plastic polish. works great on everything. removes most scratches. Also mag cleaner or metal polish works well on headlights and things.