whats best way to make headlights new again???

JDMjUnKiE* · Post by JDMjUnKiE* » February 27, 2004

sup fellas...

well i was reading in the DA forum when i came across PHAN saying to use 1000 and 1500 grit to sand down the headlights of JDM 1pieces to make them look newer....I wanna know is there a way to make the DC's headlights to look new again?????...you know, when the headlights end up having that crusty old look and dont look clear anymore...any help is appreciated...thanx n advance fellas...

98exploda · Post by **98exploda** » February 27, 2004

try buying a polish for them or wax from schucks. I'll try to find out what it's called but ya.

EDIT: it's called never dull by eagle one. try any auto parts store. not sure if every one carry's it though. It works just like a wax and comes in a fiber like substance. Takes like 5 - 10 minutes to clean them. Im assuming u mean ur headlights are kind of fogged or hazed over right?

JDMjUnKiE* · Post by JDMjUnKiE* » February 27, 2004

RedG2integra wrote:try buying a polish for them or wax from schucks. I'll try to find out what it's called but ya.

EDIT: it's called never dull by eagle one. try any auto parts store. not sure if every one carry's it though. It works just like a wax and comes in a fiber like substance. Takes like 5 - 10 minutes to clean them. Im assuming u mean ur headlights are kind of fogged or hazed over right?

never dull!!! yea i have that product but never tried it on my headlight, just rims....i tried waxing and polishing my headlights but it doesnt do very much....doesnt take off that crusty look completely (its not fogged)..but yea i think i'll give never dull a try.....but i dunno...

hahaha..over here n cali its not Schucks but Kragen....same shyt tho...

Post by **kotomile** » February 27, 2004

On my GF's Neon I sanded down the headlight (ending with 2000 grit) and then followed up with semichrome polish from a tube. The same method with the never dull would be good, too.

phan · Post by **phan** » February 27, 2004

kotomile wrote:On my GF's Neon I sanded down the headlight (ending with 2000 grit) and then followed up with semichrome polish from a tube. The same method with the never dull would be good, too.

see, koto knows.

depending on how bad the yellow is determines what grit you should use/start out with. if it's REALLY bad, i'd do a two-three step sanding with a polish afteward (1000, 1500 and then 2000 grit sandpaper). if it's not horrible, do exactly what koto said and you'll be set.

98exploda · Post by **98exploda** » February 27, 2004

there's a how to on team-integra.net using the never dull. just click on articles and then maintenace or detailing or something like that and find the article on headlights.

JDMjUnKiE* · Post by JDMjUnKiE* » February 27, 2004

geez thanx fellas for the tips...greatly appreciated

GSRstilez · Post by **GSRstilez** » February 27, 2004

I use a good Chrome Polish or a new product from Meguiar's called PlastX. Just buff it into the headlight, let haze and buff off any excess.

If you want to go crazy, sand down with 1500 grit paper til the headlight is smooth to the touch (will be verrrry hazyyy). Then use High Temp Clearcoat. 2-3 light coats. OBVIOUSLY DO THIS OFF THE CAR. Honestly, this will get the headlights looking NEW. Here is a pic of mine all done.

Oh yeah...one's they are clearcoated and cured (30 days), you can polish and wax them just like your paint for outstanding shine.

Post by **kotomile** » February 27, 2004

You're always chock full of awesome info dude!