Autosol on Headlights

johnnyb44 · 27th July 2016, 22:22

Hi to all.
I've been busy cleaning up my old Road bike of late and I've been amazed by how well the faded alloy components have come up with Autosol. There's a good YouTube clip showing how well it brings up plastic headlights too. The guy demonstrates it by rubbing the compound over the light, wearing a disposable glove ( the thin ones most mechanics use nowadays ) and simply uses the tip of his fingers to polish the light up. It looks really effective with minimal effort required. I not tried it my self but it may be a good alternative to the 3M kit.

Darcydog · 28th July 2016, 06:14

Solvol Autosol - brilliant stuff - effective but not harsh.

Have used it on motorcycle engine cases and you can get an almost mirror like gleam with a little effort.

I would have thought it would do well on "milky" headlights. Would probably use a soft grade of wet and dry to start with and then final finish with the Autosol.

HarryM1BYT · 28th July 2016, 06:18

There are lots of mildly abrasive creams you can use, I have used Autosol myself on my headlight lens's and it works absolutely fine.

SCP440 · 28th July 2016, 07:03

If you think Autosol is good try Peek, a far superior product and if you have chrome makes the best job ever.

deltic08 · 28th July 2016, 11:50

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Originally Posted by SCP440

If you think Autosol is good try Peek, a far superior product and if you have chrome makes the best job ever.

Never heard of it. Where did you purchase your supply please?

suzublu · 28th July 2016, 12:20

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Originally Posted by deltic08

Never heard of it. Where did you purchase your supply please?

You can get it here https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&...l_8upl5o79kx_b
I use Belgom Alu, equally as good

mininuts · 28th July 2016, 12:23

Or here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peek-Metal...oAAOSwU~FWEreJ
Been using it for years on the Minis

Still don't think you can beat the 3M kit for your headlights though

kbonney88 · 28th July 2016, 12:33

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Originally Posted by mininuts

Or here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peek-Metal...oAAOSwU~FWEreJ
Been using it for years on the Minis

Still don't think you can beat the 3M kit for your headlights though

I will try that.. Thanks Paul..

I used to use Autosol on the chrome on my morris minors.. but don't have any left now so, I will give that Peek a go I think - just ordered some..

bl52krz · 28th July 2016, 17:29

Solvol Autosol. Been around for at least 60 years. Used to use it on my m/ cycle for polishing up the handlebars/ crank case /wheels, anything chrome, alloy and if you have a slight scratch in paintwork.

Weso · 28th July 2016, 18:06

Thanks OP and other contributors, have ordered one of each. To use for bicycle components,

27th July 2016, 22:22	#1
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mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	Or here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peek-Metal...oAAOSwU~FWEreJ Been using it for years on the Minis Still don't think you can beat the 3M kit for your headlights though __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

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28th July 2016, 06:14	#2
Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	Solvol Autosol - brilliant stuff - effective but not harsh. Have used it on motorcycle engine cases and you can get an almost mirror like gleam with a little effort. I would have thought it would do well on "milky" headlights. Would probably use a soft grade of wet and dry to start with and then final finish with the Autosol.

28th July 2016, 07:03	#4
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Weso I really should get out more....... Mondeo ST TDCI Estate Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norwich Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 919 Thanked 358 Times in 284 Posts	Thanks OP and other contributors, have ordered one of each. To use for bicycle components,