steve spedd Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 hope they look good when finished. looking forward to the pics mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 If you are looking for a easy safe 100% non abrasive method to remove the yellow and even brown oxidation in seconds, try an acrylic lens deoxidizer. http://www.ibc34.com/Before-and-After.html It will not harm the UV layer or damage the lens surface You can keep the oxidation from coming back or forming on new headlights with an acrylic conditioner. If this works, why has it not been mentioned before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Have you melted the lenses Pics of finished done yet?? Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Well, what do you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Large amounts of win i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike3.0 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 They look good, Will have to try that myself A* for effort there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 They look well. I wonder why no one thought of using H2O2 before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Not a bad idea i suppose but ive never had a problem with wet sanding and a coat of clear afterwards, plus it can all be done in the space of a day rather than waiting 24 hours for results. Before After They do look like they have come out well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 is that sprayed with a clear coat? They always look a bit better when wet so I am guessing clearcoat will give them that look....right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Not a bad idea i suppose but ive never had a problem with wet sanding and a coat of clear afterwards, plus it can all be done in the space of a day rather than waiting 24 hours for results. They do look like they have come out well These do look good as well do the ones treated by peroxide. Does anyone have experience on how long it takes before these 're-yellow' when sanding and spraying them? Would be interesting to compare the length of time before having to re-apply each of these methods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 is that sprayed with a clear coat? They always look a bit better when wet so I am guessing clearcoat will give them that look....right? Cleared with waterbased clear, turns them into glass at 1st but when they have settled after a few days they look normal. Only needs a light coat, put to much on and they look like arse It also adds UV protection once more so you lose no benefit at all These do look good as well do the ones treated by peroxide. Does anyone have experience on how long it takes before these 're-yellow' when sanding and spraying them? Would be interesting to compare the length of time before having to re-apply each of these methods! Ive never had issues with these ever going grotty since. Its all in the prep work, do it right the 1st time and should never realy have to do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamboyello Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 If your lights turn yellow, all you gotta do is T-cut them and they come out totally clear again. easy peasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Yeah and then eventualy they go back yellow as you havent realy done much except polish them just like a cars paint work if you dont maintain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 If your lights turn yellow, all you gotta do is T-cut them and they come out totally clear again. easy peasy T-cut the outside or you got to split them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 thats the other thing, I haven't done the insides. DO you guys usually do the insides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I run over the insides with a small hand polisher and buff it up after a little wet sanding. Inside's have never realy been much of an issue for me before so i never attack them the same way i do the outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShocK GunZ Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) If this works, why has it not been mentioned before? Actually It's been around for a few years. I pretty much thought it was common knowledge. http://www.goodextraincomeideas.com/repair-foggy-headlights.html http://reviews.ebay.com/THE-TRUTH-ABOUT-HEADLIGHT-CLEANERS_W0QQugidZ10000000000945494 There are several videos on you tube. Edited February 24, 2010 by ShocK GunZ (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 I meant nobody on here has ever mentioned it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShocK GunZ Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I meant nobody on here has ever mentioned it In truth, it was mentioned, on this site, back in 2007. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?p=1559379#post1559379 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) Zw5KSum28dc scotty Edited February 24, 2010 by scotty71 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy_H Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 That's looks amazing!!! Think ill be trying that when I get my supra if the lights are at all yellow. Well done mate always good to see people coming up with new idea's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I use Meguires Scratch X on my plastic lenses. Brings them up a treat and they last for a couple of months before needing doing again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakey Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Looks good mate, how would you rate the finish compared traditional cutting compond way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 I think it is better, no swirl marks which you get with cutting compound as they are plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Cant be bothered to read all the way through this thread but has anyone mention silver polish? I use that on my headlights and they always comeout well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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