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16th September 2012, 10:30 | #1 |
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"hazy" headlights no more....
I had the usual problem of the plastic on the headlights going hazy so did a search on the forum and elsewhere and purchased "Greygate Plastic Polish" off ebay for approx £6. After a 10 minute detailed scrub I reckon there's about an 80% improvement and I'm sure they would get better if I spent more time on them. Surprising how clear headlight lenses freshens up the car no end. Highly recommend.
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16th September 2012, 10:52 | #2 |
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This is how I cleaned mine up.The lamps were almost opaque and as you mention they take the look off the car.I spent a bit of time and I think it was a vast improvement.
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16th September 2012, 13:36 | #3 |
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Wipe them over with peanut butter, wait 10 mins, clean off. Job done innit..
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16th September 2012, 15:25 | #4 |
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I did mine a month or so back, we use a polishing compound in work for scratch removal on tv surrounds so gave it a go and worked a treat, bought from RS Components.
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16th September 2012, 16:15 | #5 |
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It's a much easier job if you remove them from the car first.
Here's my results after ten minutes with T-cut on an angle-grinder/mop. I was covered in watery T-cut when I'd finished though Whatever you use, make sure you either don't go too fast and burn the plastic, or use plenty of water to cool down the surface.
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Health & Safety Disclaimer: The 75 And ZT Owners Club do not encourage or condone the use of an angle grinder while on a trampoline. Children may get in the way or cause you to drop one of the lights. |
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16th September 2012, 17:26 | #7 |
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Hehehe
I actually did it at the side of the house, next to the wheely bins. It took me longer to clean T-cut off the bins than polish the lights
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19th September 2012, 20:27 | #8 |
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I take it the Xenon / Projectors are plastic as the non Xenon lights on mine are absolutely fine and I've never polished them.
Rik.
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21st September 2012, 14:23 | #9 |
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Wouldn't know. The lamps in my 2000 vintage 75 are halogen bulb and they needed polishing due to over spray of paint and general grime.
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4th October 2012, 15:15 | #10 |
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Brasso
I,ve tried everything, from T-Cut, to Compound, wet n dry, buffer and next doors cat and they still look naff. Bought some Brasso from horrid Tesco for 50 bob and jackpot, the lights and spots look brand new YEEEEEHAAAAAA
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