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oxidation on headlights

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by maarkymaark, Jun 26, 2014.

  1. Jun 26, 2014 at 12:22 AM
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    maarkymaark

    maarkymaark [OP] Well-Known Member

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    my dads 2005 toyota sequoia has oxidation but i used the plastic x to clean it but it keeps coming back. same thing goes with my gfs 2011 Infiniti g25 has the same problem. any advice?
     
  2. Jun 26, 2014 at 12:50 AM
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    MGMTacolover55

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    Get a headlight retoring kit and use that.
     
  3. Jun 26, 2014 at 1:41 AM
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    cheeseit

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    I've heard tooth paste works.

    I usually use 3000 grit wet sanding paper and then polish it back up with a machine and it makes the head lights look brand new.
     
  4. Jun 26, 2014 at 5:18 AM
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    95SLE

    95SLE Starting to get cold outside

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    I use my buffer with a 4in pad and some paint polish. This fix will last quite a while.

    The proper way is to wet sand as stated above. Wet sanding will last a long time.
     
  5. Jun 26, 2014 at 7:38 AM
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    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Curious to know what kind of buffer you use..I have a Porter Cable DA. What pad color and polish? Or can I use the DA with one of the headlight kits like the RainX one
     
  6. Jun 26, 2014 at 9:05 AM
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    Sandman614

    Sandman614 Ex-Snarky TWSS elf, Travis #hotsavannahdotcom

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    95SLE

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    Usually a 4in orange pad with Menzerna Super Intensive Polish. When using a PC use it on setting 4.
     

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