TheycallmeDave

I have cloudy/oxidized plastic lenses...they are not scratched. I just tried Meguires PLASTIC-X and it didnt do a thing. I also ordered some stuff i saw demonstrated on YouTube for some $30 that did nothing for mine (its going back to the Guy who sold it to me) . Ive just tried Toilet Bowl Cleaner which helped ever so slightly . I rubbed all these in by hand in small circular motion. Is there anything out there that you personally have tried with excellent results ? I dont care about the price. Thanks.

Vasupershine

Wet sand paper, and a compound via four inch pads and a machine polisher.

Start with 2000 grit, see if it's removed what you want removed. If not, step up to 1500, I have been forced to use the likes of 800 grit a time or two before to completely restore.

BlueSpeed

I have used a product named RENOVO with great success, it is specifically made for plastic windows and works great on the lense, comes in a small bottle, just google to find a retailer

rda2w

I did the lenses on 2 of my kids cars today using a 2in foam pad (mounts in a drill) that came as part of a kit for windshield scratch removal. I started with Menzerna SIP and followed with Mothers Power Plastic and they look like new. I've also used a small Mothers power ball but the 2in pad works better. It takes a while even with the drill. I doubt the same results could be achieved by hand without using something more aggressive.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

http://www.autogeek.net/plastik-lens-cleaning.html

We tried this on a friends Malibu with creamy headlamps and he was so impressed he kept the kit. It did take a couple of applications and removals and we found the key was in using a powerful drill for some extra cutting power. He then used the sealant or Plexus on them and stayed looking relatively new for a year until he sold car.

mvcrash

Toothpaste works very well. We used it on the overhead lights on police cars for years.

Array

Good post on the subject here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-...eadlights.html

Z06_Joe

I have used the method in that thread for years and I always get excellent results.

Joe

VetBoyZR1

303 Aerospace protectant will help prevent the cloudiness from ever happening.

designerRob

I just refurbished the headlights on my 00' Jeep GrandCherokee. They were really bad. I had to start with 600 grit wet, then moved to 1000 wet, then 2000 wet. After that I did the Plastix that I already had. They looked pretty good at that stage so I just threw some cleaner/wax on them to protect. To really polish them you could add a stage of SIP and then Nano with a PC. But the Grand really didn't derserve that much attention.

SMFCPACFP

a claybar.

robertwyoung

Don't wast your time trying to do it by hand. The only thing that worked for me was the Meguiar's kit with the drill pad attachment.

Z06_Joe

Just finished up a set from a Camaro for a member over on LS1tech.com. Crystal clear in person, the white spots are reflections from the lights here in the office.

Before:


After:


Here is the method I used on these:

Start sanding with 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper to remove the rough, dry plastic on the outside of the lens. Work this grit until it becomes smooth with a uniform white sanded look. You will achieve better results if you sand the complete light left to right, then up and down to get complete coverage.

Next I followed up with 1000 grit, be sure to follow the same method above for maximum coverage by sanding in 2 directions. Same method for 1500 grit and then 2000 grit. Be sure to dry the light off and check your work. If you missed an area be sure to get it prior to polishing.

The light should start getting smoother as you go up in grits, be sure to keep the surface wet while sanding and cut your paper into small 2"x2" squares for ease of use. You will use several squares per grit to achieve desired results.

When your all done with the sanding your light will look cloudy, don't be alarmed, it should. I then buffed the lights with my DeWalt Hi-Speed at around 2200 rpms with Hi-Temp Magnum 357 Polish which removes all of the wetsand marks and you will see the light become crystal clear before your eyes.

I then followed up with a coat of Mothers Reflections Advanced Car Wax to seal them up (Mothers Reflections is my favorite for my Z06). Done...

You can see the results above, I have about a little over an hour in to them, customer paid $85 for the service.

Products used:

Wet/Dry Sandpaper Sheets 600-100-1500-2000 Grit
Hi-Temp Magnum 357 Leveler/Compound
Meguiars Heavy Cut Buff Pad
Mothers Reflections Advanced Car Wax

pewter99

I saw these as Joe was working on them....holy crap they looked like a lost cause. When I saw them they were about 1/2 done and looked a 100% better

Looking at the finished product now all I can say is WOW!

Z06_Joe

LOL, you walked in and I was covered in lint and polish.

These did come out great, the customer was nuts about the finished product. He even bought a new set of HID's to place in them to show them off.


On a side note, how many do you have committed to the meet at Chilis? Wife and I will be there.

Joe

pewter99

looks like we have at least 30...

and the exhaust is still

my Borlas are on the way so I may be calling Josh

SlvrMN6

If you've got scratches start with a wet sand.

Next use BRASSO. Not even kidding. Metal polish works wonderss

Follow this with some plastic polish and sealant/wax.

Omega Man

I used Adams SHR on a 4" Orange pad and then the FMP on a 4" White pad. Only took 20 minutes including clean up.
Pics are from my wifes 01 Lexus RX300.

Before:




After:

Innovative714

Here are a few videos of headlight lens restoration jobs that I have done in the past. You will see the technique that I employ and the proper way that this should be done for the best results. I hope you enjoy my work and thank you for viewing....

http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edi...sq%3D%26dm%3D2

http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edi...sq%3D%26dm%3D2

http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edi...sq%3D%26dm%3D2


Dave @ Innovative Detailing

TheycallmeDave

WOW...those are very dramatic pics. Where do you buy the 2 products you mentioned ? Thanks.