11-22-2004, 01:47 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Posts: 68
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Headlight plastic covers - yellow and dull
Does anyone know how to bring back the shine to the headlight covers on the 1996 altima's. THey are made of plastic. THe sun has made the covers dull and yellowish. If anyone has an idea on how to restore them or bring life back to them, I would appreciate any tips on how to do so.
Thanks in advance,
Eddie
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11-23-2004, 08:21 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Re: Headlight plastic covers - yellow and dull
Good question Eddy57. I'd like to know that too. Don't want to shell out $149 each for new ones.
MC
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11-24-2004, 02:57 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Re: Headlight plastic covers - yellow and dull
i used a little brillow pad and scapped some of it off. then took some clear nail polish with 100% acytone and it shinned up nice.
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11-24-2004, 03:13 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Edinburg, Texas
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Re: Re: Headlight plastic covers - yellow and dull
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Originally Posted by AFGuY9189
i used a little brillow pad and scapped some of it off. then took some clear nail polish with 100% acytone and it shinned up nice.
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Thanks for sharing your idea. Have a nice turkey day.
Eddie
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11-28-2004, 01:25 PM
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AF Regular
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt. Sinai, New York
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Dull Headlights
Meguiar's has a product called Plastx which I used on my 98 Alty and minivan. It took a few applications, but came out pretty good.
For inside problems, you can put the light assembly in a oven under low temp. remove and pull apart, clean, reheat and reassemble.
Last edited by Mrbizness1; 11-28-2004 at 08:56 PM.
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11-28-2004, 02:09 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Edinburg, Texas
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Re: Dull Headlights
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Originally Posted by Mrbizness1
Meguiar's has a product called Plastix which I used on my 98 Alty and minivan. It took a few applications, but came out pretty good.
For inside problems, you can put the light assembly in a oven under low temp. remove and pull apart, clean, reheat and reassemble.
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Do they sell this product at autoparts stores or online? Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Eddie
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11-28-2004, 09:01 PM
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AF Regular
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt. Sinai, New York
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You can order it from their website, but it costs more plus the shipping and handling. Not all auto stores have it, I found it at Aid auto stores in the N.Y. area for $6.99 after trying Pep Boys,Auto Zone, and Walmart.
Good Luck
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11-29-2004, 05:59 AM
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AF Enthusiast
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Irvine, California
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I used liquid cleaner wax on mine; came off after about a minute or so and looks like new.
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11-29-2004, 09:32 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Edinburg, Texas
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Re: Headlight plastic covers - yellow and dull
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Originally Posted by Bossman
I used liquid cleaner wax on mine; came off after about a minute or so and looks like new.
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Thanks for the tip.
Eddie
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11-30-2004, 10:03 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
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Re: Headlight plastic covers - yellow and dull
get on ebay, get a set of JDM projector headlights for your Altima...they're so sweet.
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12-01-2004, 12:25 AM
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AF Regular
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Saint John
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Re: Headlight plastic covers - yellow and dull
I've heard a product called Mother's mag wheel polish is good for cleaning those yellowed headlight covers
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12-01-2004, 08:55 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Edinburg, Texas
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Re: Re: Headlight plastic covers - yellow and dull
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Originally Posted by Infinitrium
I've heard a product called Mother's mag wheel polish is good for cleaning those yellowed headlight covers
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Thanks for the tip.
Eddie
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