is there a fix for yellowed lexan?

Edbert · 12-29-2003, 04:21 PM

My headlights are yellowed from age. I figured I'd just replace them until I saw how much OEM replacements are for 97 Cobra headlights! Is there a way to polish out the discoloration?

ChickInHer01GT · 12-29-2003, 04:38 PM

No, its chemical, the yellow you see is the material is breaking down and it cannot be polished out.

97rioreddohc · 01-03-2004, 03:28 AM

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Originally posted by ChickInHer01GT
No, its chemical, the yellow you see is the material is breaking down and it cannot be polished out.

Actually it can be cleaned up...there is a product called "Blue Magic" you can pick it up at Wal-Mart or Autoxzone and mostly any place that carrys automotive shit.. all you do is apply it with a cloth and rub it out.... let me tell you that it does take a little work but it comes out and you'll be shocked to see how nice they come out. I learned this from some 5.0 guys.... it also works miracles on wheels.... try it out, it'll save you tons of money.

quiksilvr · 01-03-2004, 11:11 AM

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Originally posted by 97rioreddohc
Actually it can be cleaned up...there is a product called "Blue Magic" you can pick it up at Wal-Mart or Autoxzone and mostly any place that carrys automotive shit.. all you do is apply it with a cloth and rub it out.... let me tell you that it does take a little work but it comes out and you'll be shocked to see how nice they come out. I learned this from some 5.0 guys.... it also works miracles on wheels.... try it out, it'll save you tons of money.

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firegoose · 01-10-2004, 11:03 AM

Good stuff, its in a little white and blue bottle, its like a wax. It works pretty badass on scratched CD's as well.

dcm4136 · 01-10-2004, 12:33 PM

I have heard of using billet polish on headlights also. That is supposed to work pretty good. I will have to try that walmart stuff though. A guy I know polished mine about 2 years ago and it made a big difference, but It is about time to do it again.

**12second5.0** · 02-08-2004, 11:23 PM

I've used some stuff from 3M called Finesse It.It works badass with a buffer.

**bighoss88lx** · 02-09-2004, 07:46 AM

I can get my yellowed headlights on my 88 to look brand new by just using buffing compound and wax. I have to do it about once a month but it saves me from forking out the cash for new ones until I have it.

VENOMM · 02-28-2004, 01:44 AM

i can get the yellow off your lights for free GARANTEE!! just mixing these 2 compounds eats the yellow RIGHT OFF...and dont come back takes 5 sec.

12-29-2003, 04:21 PM	#1
Edbert Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0)	is there a fix for yellowed lexan? My headlights are yellowed from age. I figured I'd just replace them until I saw how much OEM replacements are for 97 Cobra headlights! Is there a way to polish out the discoloration?

12-29-2003, 04:38 PM	#2
ChickInHer01GT Poultry Savior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: College Station Posts: 723 Trader Rating: (0)	No, its chemical, the yellow you see is the material is breaking down and it cannot be polished out. __________________

01-10-2004, 12:33 PM	#6
dcm4136 Ooh-Rah Marine Corps Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,166 Trader Rating: (0)	I have heard of using billet polish on headlights also. That is supposed to work pretty good. I will have to try that walmart stuff though. A guy I know polished mine about 2 years ago and it made a big difference, but It is about time to do it again. __________________ 88 vert Be polite and professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

02-08-2004, 11:23 PM	#7
12second5.0 Sie lieben, mich zu hassen! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Marion,Texas Posts: 9,016 Trader Rating: (0)	I've used some stuff from 3M called Finesse It.It works badass with a buffer. __________________

02-09-2004, 07:46 AM	#8
bighoss88lx Killing is my Business...And Business is Good! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Elmendorf, Tejas Posts: 5,960 Trader Rating: (1)	I can get my yellowed headlights on my 88 to look brand new by just using buffing compound and wax. I have to do it about once a month but it saves me from forking out the cash for new ones until I have it. __________________ 1988 Mustang LX

01-10-2004, 11:03 AM	#5
firegoose Hey, smell my finger Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Physical Therapy Posts: 1,106 Trader Rating: (0)	Good stuff, its in a little white and blue bottle, its like a wax. It works pretty badass on scratched CD's as well.

02-28-2004, 01:44 AM	#9
VENOMM Lingenfelter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SA Posts: 1,333 Trader Rating: (0)	i can get the yellow off your lights for free GARANTEE!! just mixing these 2 compounds eats the yellow RIGHT OFF...and dont come back takes 5 sec. __________________ MakingDreamsReal.INFO SOLD 1999 Jeep Wrangler 36" tires LIFTED!! SOLD 2005 Corvette Wide Body SOLD 1998 Mustang Cobra SOLD 2002 Corvette Z06 X1 cam and heads SOLD 1999 Mustang Gt SOLD Dodge Viper RT/10 SOLD 03 BMW 325XI SOLD 1994 BMW 325i SOLD 2007 Nissan Titan 36" tires 12" lift SOLD 95 BMW M3 built by Rhine west SOLD 1999 Porsche Carrera GT3 SOLD 2004 GSX-R 1000 SOLD 2005 GSX-R 600 ALL Chrome SOLD 2006 ZX6-RR Lingenfelter Corvette 436 Stroker 502 RWHP built by Nick Agostino and John Lingenfelter NEW TOY YAMAHA R1

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