GaryH
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does anyone know what the best product is for cleaning the lenses on the outside of the headlamps and where to get it. i can't seem to remember what it was called thanks gary
cleaning headlights
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MeShoHorny
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I think the plastic cleaner is called Novius or somthing to that affect.
I cleaned mine by sanding them down with 1500 grit wet/dry sandpaper then spraying 3 coats of clear Poly on them. Works really well.
I cleaned mine by sanding them down with 1500 grit wet/dry sandpaper then spraying 3 coats of clear Poly on them. Works really well.
jcostantino
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Go to this link and buy NuLite:
http://www.stangparts.com/products/partpic.cfm?TypeID=6&ID=1605&Page=1&ShowSpecials=FALSE
I bought some and did my yellowed lights in November and they still look great! I suppose you could wetsand and then clearcoat your lights as well but this has some crazy acrylic glaze that comes with the kit that you apply... REALLY seems to do the trick!
If you buy from them, see if you can get them to make sure that the glass vial hasn't hardened from the cap not being on tight enough. My first NuLite tub had already set up on me so it was useless.
Jeff
http://www.stangparts.com/products/partpic.cfm?TypeID=6&ID=1605&Page=1&ShowSpecials=FALSE
I bought some and did my yellowed lights in November and they still look great! I suppose you could wetsand and then clearcoat your lights as well but this has some crazy acrylic glaze that comes with the kit that you apply... REALLY seems to do the trick!
If you buy from them, see if you can get them to make sure that the glass vial hasn't hardened from the cap not being on tight enough. My first NuLite tub had already set up on me so it was useless.
Jeff
GaryH
Member
does anyone know the name of the stuff that you can buy at a local store like lowes or home depot???
89 Gary
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The plastic polish can be found at most motorcycle dealerships. One in Chepachet? Putnam?
GaryH
Member
i'll check it out thanks
jcostantino
New Member
Be sure you coat the lens's with something or else they will get yellowed even faster than normal. I don't know about the clearcoat paint but the NuLite has worked for the last 4+ months for me.
Jeff
Jeff
fredhurderjr
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Gary -
I did a search on the Forum & found "Gel Gloss" (Thanks Hubes). Pink container, Home Depot.
I did a search on the Forum & found "Gel Gloss" (Thanks Hubes). Pink container, Home Depot.
jcostantino
New Member
Fred, is that fiberglass gelcoat? That sounds like it would be good to try as well.
One suggestion to anyone who's refinishing their headlights.. just pull them out and stick them in a bench vise. Then when you sand them down just remove those stupid knobs on the end.. they're useless if you dont' have the factory aiming tool anyway.
I would probably suggest starting at no less than 300 or 400 grit and working down to as high a grit as you can and wetsanding after 800-1000. It'll take longer but your results will be better.
Jeff
One suggestion to anyone who's refinishing their headlights.. just pull them out and stick them in a bench vise. Then when you sand them down just remove those stupid knobs on the end.. they're useless if you dont' have the factory aiming tool anyway.
I would probably suggest starting at no less than 300 or 400 grit and working down to as high a grit as you can and wetsanding after 800-1000. It'll take longer but your results will be better.
Jeff
Dave Ladely
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Might want to coat them with clear Imron or, even better, a marine clear poly that stresses having lots of UV inhibitors. That will keep them clear for a long time.
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