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Opaque Headlights


Joegoalie
04-06-2006, 03:36 AM
I'm looking at buying a 1994 Thunderbird and the headlights are very opaque. I saw pictures of new headlights and they aren't like this. Is there a way to clean them or something? The dealer suggest buffing it off what should I use? Thanks

KimMG
04-06-2006, 04:09 AM
There are plastic polishes available at auto parts stores and auto paint supply stores. They should be able to tell you which one will work best for you.

sniper77
04-06-2006, 07:46 AM
go over to tccoa.com. big mike has a headlight cleaning business....... prices are very reasonable. you send him your lights and he sends you cleaned ones for a really good price.

intrcptrbird
04-06-2006, 09:32 AM
If you want to do it yourself check out this thread

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=443067&highlight=Headlights

J.R. put up a really good link with step by step instructions.

Joegoalie
04-06-2006, 11:27 AM
Thanks guy's that really helps. I didn't really want to spend $100 on new headlights just because they didn't look good...

phillytomcat
04-06-2006, 06:28 PM
I own a 93 Thunderbird and cleaned my Headlight the easy way.

I used Soft Scrub (cleaning agent) and Liquid Gold (furniture polish)

My Right side head light was replaced and I can't afford to replace the Left side yet and it didn't pass inspection.

My left side was badly yellowed I couldn't see in side of it and it was so Dull looking.

I covered the Headlight in Soft Scrub and let it dry before washing it off , The yellow just came right off. It still has a tint of yellow but I can now see in it and it looks clear and clean.
I sprayed Liquid Gold ( furniture polish on it and shined it up instead of Windex).

My car passed inspection and has been through a rain storm and still looks great.

The inspector asked me if it was a special replaced Headlight and if I was going to replace the other one as well.

I have a before and after pic, Just email me by clicking on my name in th eupper left hand corner and send me an email.

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