Clearing yellowing headlights.

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Old 12-07-2006, 12:32 PM
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Clearing yellowing headlights.

I remember reading something about this a while ago, but never had to worry about it. Now my Expeditions left headlight is starting to yellow. Anyone know a good way to clean it up?

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Meguiar's PlastX. Check your local Pep Boys... about $7 for a bottle.
 
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Mustang guys just use metal/chrome polish. I don't believe the plastic polish is not as abrasive. I've used metal polish and it works great.
 
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A good polishing coumpound works well.
 
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chrome polish, works wonders.
 
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Flitz it.

www.flitz.com

You can get the kit at Boats USA or West Marine, etc.
 
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Do you apply by hand or use a machine?
 
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Originally Posted by dmontzsta
I remember reading something about this a while ago, but never had to worry about it. Now my Expeditions left headlight is starting to yellow. Anyone know a good way to clean it up?

Thanks.
Inside or outside?

The methods described work fine for the outside, but if the inside starts to turn, you can use something like Everclear, to clean it.

Pour some in there, swish it around and pour it out.

Don't drink it..........

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Do you apply by hand or use a machine?
PlastX - by hand .. and keep it off the paint.
 
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