Headlight Polishing
#1
Headlight Polishing
Here's something I learnt that worked well.
I've have used some great polishes, I've purchased, to revive foggy headlight lens, but my daughter recently read about using tooth paste to buff them. One of my HHR's had a lens the was starting to go foggy, so I figured I'd try it. I used a foam buffing pad on my drill, with a bit of water and tooth paste, it worked great. No more foggy lens, and it was really cheap!
I've have used some great polishes, I've purchased, to revive foggy headlight lens, but my daughter recently read about using tooth paste to buff them. One of my HHR's had a lens the was starting to go foggy, so I figured I'd try it. I used a foam buffing pad on my drill, with a bit of water and tooth paste, it worked great. No more foggy lens, and it was really cheap!
#2
Huh, never even thought of toothpaste, but it does contain ultra fine abrasives. A good tip for those with lenses showing degradation.
I guess a side benefit is that your HHR ends up with minty fresh breath too.
I guess a side benefit is that your HHR ends up with minty fresh breath too.
#5
The products out there are just rubbing compound. The last one I used had 3 colors of compound and a nice foaming buffing pad. The instructions did not mention it, but I applied some of Mario Andretti's (RainX) windshield treatment after.
#6
I agree, as I have used the old toothpaste method for years. And with any headlight cleaners you are eleminating a finr layers of the natural UV protectant on the lenses. So a go9d coat of rain x or UV protectant is needed after. And you also get fresh breath and a minty white smile.
#7
I've even thought of using 3M clear stone guard, it would be easy to peel and replace every 6 months after a good polishing the first time.
#9
Optimum Opti-Lens Permanent Headlight Coating, headlight coatings protectants I have not tried this stuff ,but it has been recommended by a turbo T-bird forum ...john