Dull headlight lenses
DEEPEE
08-26-2004, 03:56 PM
Anyone know a good way to clear dull headlight lense covers? If not, got an estimate on replacement costs?
BIGT2317
08-26-2004, 08:06 PM
get compound, like waxing compound. I used it on my old 94 yukon and made em like brand new
chuck16
08-27-2004, 03:43 AM
If not you can always find good deals on eBay for replacements. They have all sorts of different kinds these days...
DEEPEE
08-27-2004, 08:14 AM
I've got some 3M polishing compounds. I'll give it a try Sunday. Thanks
DEEPEE
09-10-2004, 12:44 PM
Got 'er done. After looking at the lenses close, they were so bad, they had a slightly rough finish to them. The lenses looked frosted and couldn't even see the bulbs. I wet sanded them with some 1000 grit paper. They actually looked better after wet sanding them. Took them out of the truck. Used a drill motor and a small cloth buffing wheel about 3" diameter. Started off with some 3M super duty compound, then finished off with some 3M microfinishing compound. Looked really good. Then I heard about a buffing kit at Lowe's. It has a couple of buffing wheels of different sizes, and 3 different sticks of rouge. I used the medium sized buffing wheel and the black rouge. Man, let me tell you, I'm glad I didn't go spend the $$ on some new ones. They look just like new. I also made a pass on the blinker lenses with just the black rouge, didn't water sand these. Talk about shine. Just wanted to pass this on to save someone some $$. Big difference in how bright they are now too.
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