Clearcoat - Honda Prelude Forum

SikRedRX-8 · 10-29-2002, 03:46 PM

Is there any way to put a new clearcoat on my JDM headlights? The original is peeling. I want to know if there is a wy to do it myself.

SikRedRX-8 · 10-29-2002, 06:32 PM

come on people don't fail me now.....

red92si · 10-29-2002, 08:04 PM

I would see if PepBoys, or any other major autoparts store carries a special clearcoat for lighting equipment. If not, buy paint clearcoat and test it on a clear plastic panel to make sure it is perfectly clear (no light distortions, etc...). Then I feel it would be safe to coat the lights with that.

Hope I helped...

SikRedRX-8 · 10-29-2002, 08:08 PM

thanks I will try that.

red92si · 10-29-2002, 08:23 PM

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Originally posted by sik96prelude
thanks I will try that.

no problem... I just saw that no-one responded. So I thought I would try and help.

bk94si · 10-29-2002, 08:26 PM

I'm no paint expert but I think when painting plastic parts you have to add something to the paint to make it flexible?

Speedraycer · 10-29-2002, 08:38 PM

there is a product made by Eastwood that is a plastic POLISH. This is different than all the others in that it is actually made for taillights, and i really think that is usable for headlights as well. I found it and here it is:

Tail Light Restoration Kit

Item No. - 13178 Z
Tail Light Resto Kit. Plastic lenses become dull and scratched over time. Use Autosol on a soft cotton cloth to remove light scratches and discoloration. The Reflective Aluminum aer. paint restores the brightness to lamp reflectors. For lenses that need more attention use the included Plastic Compound on the 6" String or 6" Loose Section Buff. The String Buff runs cool to prevent soft plastic parts from melting, for more aggreassive smoothing on harder plastics use the 6" Loose Section Buff.

Regular Price: $39.99

My headlights suck so let me know how is works out for you

MR.CLIFFORD · 10-29-2002, 08:58 PM

I thought someone on here said to use your sisters clear fingernail polish. Lemme look!

MR.CLIFFORD · 10-29-2002, 09:01 PM

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Mark94 · 10-30-2002, 10:11 AM

If it's just a small inconspicuous area and you just simply want to stop it from spreading then use the clear nail polish. It will do the trick and last a very LONG time.

Don't try to use it on large areas because you will never get an even application. For large areas, I would wet sand, clear coat, then wet sand again to get it nice and flat.

Mark