"hazy" headlights no more....

Gman2 · 16th September 2012, 10:30

I had the usual problem of the plastic on the headlights going hazy so did a search on the forum and elsewhere and purchased "Greygate Plastic Polish" off ebay for approx £6. After a 10 minute detailed scrub I reckon there's about an 80% improvement and I'm sure they would get better if I spent more time on them. Surprising how clear headlight lenses freshens up the car no end. Highly recommend.

pab · 16th September 2012, 10:52

This is how I cleaned mine up.The lamps were almost opaque and as you mention they take the look off the car.I spent a bit of time and I think it was a vast improvement.

James.uk · 16th September 2012, 13:36

Wipe them over with peanut butter, wait 10 mins, clean off. Job done innit..

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Parker · 16th September 2012, 15:25

I did mine a month or so back, we use a polishing compound in work for scratch removal on tv surrounds so gave it a go and worked a treat, bought from RS Components.

Unclefista · 16th September 2012, 16:15

It's a much easier job if you remove them from the car first.
Here's my results after ten minutes with T-cut on an angle-grinder/mop.

I was covered in watery T-cut when I'd finished though

Whatever you use, make sure you either don't go too fast and burn the plastic, or use plenty of water to cool down the surface.

Canonite · 16th September 2012, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unclefista

It's a much easier job if you remove them from the car first.
Here's my results after ten minutes with T-cut on an angle-grinder/mop.

I was covered in watery T-cut when I'd finished though

Whatever you use, make sure you either don't go too fast and burn the plastic, or use plenty of water to cool down the surface.

Health & Safety Disclaimer:

The 75 And ZT Owners Club do not encourage or condone the use of an angle grinder while on a trampoline. Children may get in the way or cause you to drop one of the lights.

Unclefista · 16th September 2012, 17:26

Hehehe

I actually did it at the side of the house, next to the wheely bins.
It took me longer to clean T-cut off the bins than polish the lights

pab · 16th September 2012, 17:30

Even though the lens is acceptable,when the lights are on the pitted areas can be seen..But as I say a vast improvement.

Plezier · 19th September 2012, 20:14

MrDoodles gave mine a quick rub when i visited with him using T-Cut and it improved them. I attacked them again this morning using some old Brasso once I stirred up the contents that is

and found they were not opaque on the off side but covered with over spray from some one, possibly the vendor?, touching in the front bumper.

A bit of elbow grease and a little time and I managed to polish off the offending paint and they do look much better now I must say. Tried in the drive after dark and they are brighter too. No street lights out this way so it gives a good test

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I do not have such modern things and electric polishers.

carguy143 · 19th September 2012, 20:27

I take it the Xenon / Projectors are plastic as the non Xenon lights on mine are absolutely fine and I've never polished them.

Rik.

16th September 2012, 10:30	#1
Gman2 Posted a thing or two ZTT+ 1.8T, mgf 1.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 28 Thanked 65 Times in 42 Posts	"hazy" headlights no more.... I had the usual problem of the plastic on the headlights going hazy so did a search on the forum and elsewhere and purchased "Greygate Plastic Polish" off ebay for approx £6. After a 10 minute detailed scrub I reckon there's about an 80% improvement and I'm sure they would get better if I spent more time on them. Surprising how clear headlight lenses freshens up the car no end. Highly recommend.

16th September 2012, 15:25	#4
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	I did mine a month or so back, we use a polishing compound in work for scratch removal on tv surrounds so gave it a go and worked a treat, bought from RS Components. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

16th September 2012, 16:15	#5
Unclefista Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bradford Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	It's a much easier job if you remove them from the car first. Here's my results after ten minutes with T-cut on an angle-grinder/mop. I was covered in watery T-cut when I'd finished though Whatever you use, make sure you either don't go too fast and burn the plastic, or use plenty of water to cool down the surface. __________________ Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra. Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath. At night the ice-weasels come... http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/6...77671f80_n.jpg

16th September 2012, 17:26	#7
Unclefista Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bradford Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Hehehe I actually did it at the side of the house, next to the wheely bins. It took me longer to clean T-cut off the bins than polish the lights __________________ Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra. Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath. At night the ice-weasels come... http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/6...77671f80_n.jpg

19th September 2012, 20:14	#9
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	MrDoodles gave mine a quick rub when i visited with him using T-Cut and it improved them. I attacked them again this morning using some old Brasso once I stirred up the contents that is and found they were not opaque on the off side but covered with over spray from some one, possibly the vendor?, touching in the front bumper. A bit of elbow grease and a little time and I managed to polish off the offending paint and they do look much better now I must say. Tried in the drive after dark and they are brighter too. No street lights out this way so it gives a good test . I do not have such modern things and electric polishers. __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

16th September 2012, 10:52	#2
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	This is how I cleaned mine up.The lamps were almost opaque and as you mention they take the look off the car.I spent a bit of time and I think it was a vast improvement.

16th September 2012, 13:36	#3
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Wipe them over with peanut butter, wait 10 mins, clean off. Job done innit.. ...

16th September 2012, 17:30	#8
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Even though the lens is acceptable,when the lights are on the pitted areas can be seen..But as I say a vast improvement.

19th September 2012, 20:27	#10
carguy143 This is my second home MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs Posts: 3,027 Thanks: 163 Thanked 161 Times in 122 Posts	I take it the Xenon / Projectors are plastic as the non Xenon lights on mine are absolutely fine and I've never polished them. Rik. __________________ "You don't park a ZT, you simply allow it to rest until next time." It may not happen very often but if I say something helpful please hit the "thanks" button as it helps other users. Thank you. No. 16 of only 52 Nocturne Blue 75/ZT ever produced. ONLY TEN of these were ZT 190+ http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-uk/263467.png