Can't Get Headlight Cover Cleaned
04-01-2013, 11:47 AM
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04-01-2013, 01:54 PM
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I have two bimmers and was working on the other one last weekend and so am tired of jacking around with my cars. There's more to my life than my cars. Wow I can't believe I said that. Ha.
04-01-2013, 02:33 PM
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You are right. But in my experience if you want something done right you usually have to do it yourself. You may pay someone to do your lights but in a year it can come back.
04-04-2013, 07:46 PM
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Just what I said. I don't like to repeat myself. So let's leave it at that. I've done enough headlights professionally to know. Find the DIY's
Take the headlight out, wetsand (400, 600, 800 grit) it and clean it well with dishsoap after, let dry.
Then go to walmart and pick up a can of rustoleum laquer for less than $5
Rust-Oleum 1906830 Lacquer Spray, Clear, 11-Ounce - Amazon.com
Just did this for a set of headlights a few months back for a friend and we were both very pleased. Shiny like new. You have to let the lights dry for a while, i would say 24 hours.
Take the headlight out, wetsand (400, 600, 800 grit) it and clean it well with dishsoap after, let dry.
Then go to walmart and pick up a can of rustoleum laquer for less than $5
Rust-Oleum 1906830 Lacquer Spray, Clear, 11-Ounce - Amazon.com
Just did this for a set of headlights a few months back for a friend and we were both very pleased. Shiny like new. You have to let the lights dry for a while, i would say 24 hours.
Thanks!
04-04-2013, 10:14 PM
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i use automotive paint clear (dupont), after a few coats, i also do a color sand buff, i treat it as if it were a cars panel.
04-05-2013, 03:42 PM
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How many months do you get out of this? I've cleaned a few sets of headlights and the best sealer I've used so far is Blue Magic Headlight lens sealer. I think I got like 3 months one time with this. Without any sealer on the car I got 1 month.
04-07-2013, 10:20 AM
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With the contour of the lights housing, unless the stickers are created with that shape, the stickers may not stay there for a long time. Furthermore, wind, rain [and headlight washers spraying water on them], stickers may not stay for a long time.