cleaning jdm headlight Question

[92accordDx]

ok what do you guys use to clean the or polish your jdm headlights. i have some kind of film on mine and i want to get rid of it. would goo gone work? I know there is sothing from like meguires or mothers you can use. tia

[accordztech]

try some plastix made by mequiars, its a white bottle that really works well on plastic, it gets faded ness out and like hazy stuff out and some bad spots that cant be taken out normally.

plus use it on all the lights that look dull and it will shine it up till it looks new

its about 5 or 6 bucks

[timmy0tool]

use mother's mag and aluminum wheel polish. yea i know it's for rims but they work wonders on plastic lenses as well, and they protect like a wax. they will get rid of that glazing that you described for sure!

[92accordDx]

cool thanks guys i really appriciate your help

[92accordDx]

ok the mag wheels stuff worked for the glaze but there it looks like there was some kind of clear coat on them and ti start to wear away. but its not from using the stuff this is how i got them. Its like on the very top of the lens is there anthing i can do to get rid of that or do i have to live with it

[accordztech]

plastix for jdm will work.

[xplode]

if its glass.. high speed buff it.. ? if its glass DO NOT WETSAND.

[accordztech]

there is a way u can wetsand glass but u have to know what ur doing.

yet he is talking about JDM which is plastic

[xplode]

OEM JDMS are plastic? didnt know that..

[Slateboy]

Mine is too. Shoulnd't go further. If it does, talk to a body shop about getting them shot with new clear.

[uncle_el]

Originally posted by xplode
OEM JDMS are plastic? didnt know that..

didn't read the jdm headlight faq

[92accordDx]

damn man its not working. its like the person before me had eyebrows on and its like the 3m shit. im not a dumb ass and i know paint thinker fucks up plastic but i tried to rub it on the one spot and its not even taking it off.

[fliplyricist1]

Yeah man just like I said in the PM's, you'll most likely just have to take them to a detail shop to have them high speed buffed/polished and that'll basically bring the outside of the lenses to brand new condition. I don't recommend sanding them yourself unless you're very familiar with it, because you may end up with a very hazy product. When I mentioned it in the pm's before I sold you the lights, I wasn't sure if it was eyebrow glue or clearcoat peel, but either way it will be removable with a professional buffing. It's a very common problem with 92-93 lenses as my old lenses had it too and even my usdm's had a trace of it...I guess the weather over time may have some effect as well. Good luck man

[92accordDx]

hey flyp its cool i knew what i was getting. I was just curious if there where any other ways then taking it somewhere. i mean its not taht big of deal no one can see it unless your up close. i was just thinking about gettting as set of eyebrows anyway. thanks for your help guys

[fliplyricist1]

Originally posted by 92accordDx
hey flyp its cool i knew what i was getting. I was just curious if there where any other ways then taking it somewhere. i mean its not taht big of deal no one can see it unless your up close. i was just thinking about gettting as set of eyebrows anyway. thanks for your help guys

yeah man sorry I can't help ya more. I'm not really sure what it is myself, and originally I thought it was like eyebrow goo since the japanese are notorious for putting eyebrows on their accords and since it only appears on the top perimiter of the headlights and nowhere else. It could be clear coating but I never knew headlight clearcoating was that thick. Good luck and please let me know if you find a solution, thanks