5 gen headlights - Honda Prelude Forum

jemez · 10-05-2005, 08:39 PM

Anyone know how to clean up the 5g headlights? Mine are cloudy/dull looking. This really hurts the overall appearance. I tried plastic x from meguiar which does alright but still not the look I'm looking for. thanks

cementups · 10-05-2005, 08:56 PM

If you buff your car with a buffer just run it over your headlights as you would the paint. That's how I always did mine and they were always crystal clear.

NY_BLUE_01 · 10-05-2005, 09:00 PM

You can try this
http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motor...slenclean.html
or you can try this
Wet sanded, polished my headlights... (56K beware, huge pics)

I believe the bad part is that you lose the UV coating on the headlights and the sun will cause them to discolor. Another alternative is get those 3M plastic film thing that protects your headlight from rock chips after wetsanding, although I have no experience with this.

AzureVTEC · 10-06-2005, 08:27 AM

Plastix from Meguirers works well.

jemez · 10-07-2005, 04:08 PM

I might try using my buffer and see what happens - I guess I could use the lower speeds

Prelude1897 · 10-09-2005, 08:16 PM

Here something I found on another site.

http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=662

jemez · 10-10-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Prelude1897

Here something I found on another site.

http://www.team-integra.net/sections...?ArticleID=662

Looks interesting. I'll have to try this out. Can't go wrong with it only being $4

mushu405 · 10-10-2005, 10:00 PM

you can do what I did...wet sand then Meguirers scratch X...looks damn good...

DustinsPrelude · 10-12-2005, 10:17 PM

What grit of sand paper do you use to wet sand the head lights? And do you just use water with it, or another fluid for the lubrication?

Jon Like Wh0a · 10-13-2005, 03:30 AM

wetsand

it shoudl be your LAST resort

KB798 · 10-13-2005, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DustinsPrelude

What grit of sand paper do you use to wet sand the head lights? And do you just use water with it, or another fluid for the lubrication?

Try using 1500 first, and then 2000 grit. You always want to have a steady flow of water while you're wetsanding.

blk97ludeSH · 10-13-2005, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Like Wh0a

wetsand

it shoudl be your LAST resort

hey do you have ur fogged up headlights still? i could try and buff them at work

mushu405 · 10-15-2005, 10:10 AM

I had scratches on my headlights some how and I started off with 600 grit and went to 1000 and finally 2000....i dont use any kind of special lub..just windex (sp?)...after that use Meguirers Scratch X. Apply then wipe off...repeat until you are happy with the shine...I had to apply and wipe off about 5 times to get that brand new look I might have before and after pics let me look.

Alex

Jon Like Wh0a · 10-17-2005, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by blk97ludeSH

hey do you have ur fogged up headlights still? i could try and buff them at work

haha dude i think i left them on your lawn

RedLadyLude · 10-23-2005, 11:12 PM

wont using 1500 grit sandpaper ruin your head lights and sand off the finish??

luder4life · 10-30-2005, 12:27 AM

noooo dont do that..... i used bluemagic metal polish... It worked well on mine and mine were yellow and hazy it made them look much better. U can get blue magic at pepboys or wutever and it is like 8 bux for a tub. I used it in the summer and so far my lights are fine no uv coating issues or anything all it did was clean up the lights and take out the fine imperfections to some degree.

draven von · 11-12-2005, 07:48 PM

help

, i wetsanded mine with 2000 grit and now there's a white cloudy haze instead of the yellow. i have have put the bluemagic stuff on it but it's still hazy.... did i sand too much? does the direction you sand matter? if i went to far... can it be fixed? thanks

PreludeDude01 · 11-12-2005, 11:17 PM

did you wetsand them in a circular motion? dont apply too much pressure and be gentle!use Meguirers ScratchX.....that might help. repeat about 7 times.

draven von · 11-13-2005, 08:40 AM

thanks

KB798 · 11-16-2005, 10:45 PM

Try using 3000 grit sandpaper, and make sure to soak it in water overnight. As you wetsand your headlights, use even pressure and having a constant stream of water will make things easier for you.

mista33 · 11-18-2005, 09:24 AM

when you wetsand are you supposed to go in a circular motion? i was a little confused on which direction to go and does anyone have before and after pics?

preludejtstyle · 11-18-2005, 10:00 AM

go in a circular direction

mista33 · 11-18-2005, 07:17 PM

^^^^thanks