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Old July-28th-2002 | 03:15 AM
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Ok..do not use this goof off stuff..it just didn't look right when I tested it on one spot...since I'm at work(night shifts) I don't have everything that I need. I'll try again at home.
Old July-29th-2002 | 06:49 PM
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I went to a local AutoZone and they had some plastic/plexiglass cleaner that I asked the guy about. He said it worked really well, so I bought some of it (it was called like bluemagic and ran about $3.99). I would have to say I was pretty impressed on how clean it made my lenses. I recomend everyone getting some of it
Old July-30th-2002 | 01:04 AM
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I know a temp. solution - If u dont really have time - I was just changing the oil in my car, and I was replacing the oil filter. I rubbed the oil on to the filter seal, and screwed it in. I had some oil on my finger still, as i came from under the car, i accidently touched my left lens with my finger, and noticed the spot was really shiny. I rubbled it on with my fingers then a paper towel, It looked better then it looked before and lasted about 3 days.... I was impressed......


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Old July-30th-2002 | 08:12 AM
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Motorcycle windshield cleaner/polish

I think I am going to try motorcycle windshield cleaner. It is for plexiglass and and it has a polish too. I thought that maybe it would do a better job of filling up those small cracks in the plastic and make those 10 year old lights look brand new.
Old July-30th-2002 | 02:33 PM
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SLPR, Tell us how it looks with the plexiglass polish/ Motorcycle Windsheild Cleaner.


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Old July-30th-2002 | 02:46 PM
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Walmart sells fiberglass restorer. It works best for me, a little on a rag and wipe. Wipe clean then a coat of car wax.
Old July-30th-2002 | 03:06 PM
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ok from now eveeryone that has their own techniques, tell how long it lasts. it would be quite tedious to do it every 3 days or somtin haha. ok thanks folkz.
Old July-30th-2002 | 07:01 PM
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Re: Motorcycle windshield cleaner/polish

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I think I am going to try motorcycle windshield cleaner. It is for plexiglass and and it has a polish too. I thought that maybe it would do a better job of filling up those small cracks in the plastic and make those 10 year old lights look brand new.
Thats the same stuff I used, and it made my headlights look new again.
Old July-31st-2002 | 12:21 PM
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i think ill just invest in some new headlights. that should solve the problem.
Old July-31st-2002 | 12:59 PM
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Originally posted by celi85
i think ill just invest in some new headlights. that should solve the problem.
If I recall correctly, one side costs close to $400 or so. :\

It would be cheaper to simply clean them.
Old July-31st-2002 | 01:27 PM
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$78 a side for me.

Old July-31st-2002 | 01:43 PM
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wtf, for $400 a side, those dam headlights better come with titanium housing, some glass instead of some plastic and a DVD player. shiiiieeeeettttttttt
Old August-5th-2002 | 01:17 PM
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I have seen them for $140.
Old August-5th-2002 | 05:40 PM
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damn, and i thought $78 was a high price for the plastic pieces of crap....
Old August-13th-2002 | 08:25 AM
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The two step motor cycle windshield polish/cleaner from JCWhitney worked great. The lights look brand new. I am going to give it a couple of days and then I am going to do them again. The kit that I used from JCWhitney was #AAE719663P. It has a polish/cleaner and a scratch remover. The kit is $12.95 and is well worth it.
First you wash your light housing using the polsih/cleaner bottle. It is a spray bottle. Then when it is cleaned, you put some of the scratch remover on a clean, lint free rag, and rub on in a circular motion. It goes on like car wax. Next, you let that dry to a foggy look, (like wax) and then you buff it out with a clean rag. Then spray the polish cleaner back on and wipe off and they look brand new. You can do this over as many times as you see fit. I hope you all get a chance to use this cause I think it is the best at getting those 10 year old lights looking new.


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