Headlights yellow. Advice?

ourdelusions · 09-01-2015, 04:55 PM

As per the title, my headlights were yellow, so I went and got a headlight restoration kit. Cleaned it up according to instructions. Looks good right? Sweet

2 weeks yellow... Oh... welcome back yellow haze....

I want to say it was meguir's but i cant be too sure as I did it a little while ago. Anyways. Now I'm looking for some professional advice as to how to make them mofos SHINE. For a long time....

zmanelite · 09-01-2015, 05:10 PM

I used this one a few months ago and still good
I went over the headlights with sandpaper a few times before I got it all good and clean
After polish I did a few applications of the protection

ourdelusions · 09-01-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zmanelite

Actually, I'm pretty sure it was some variation of this that came with a rag, but not a sponge...

zmanelite · 09-01-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ourdelusions

Actually, I'm pretty sure it was some variation of this that came with a rag, but not a sponge...

This one comes with the coating for after you are done so it protects the lens

POS VETT · 09-01-2015, 06:32 PM

Polish/buff them again then spray with clear coat. If you had an über-awesome friend like mine who custom-installs clear bra, have a panel cut and fitted.

ourdelusions · 09-01-2015, 07:03 PM

Tommmorow

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Junkman2008 · 10-03-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ourdelusions

Tommmorow

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My friend, we seriously need to unplug you from the paint matrix. You have managed to capture in one picture some of the most worthless crap that you could possibly buy from a auto parts store, and that's putting it nicely. No wonder your headlights are yellow again in two weeks. That buffer you bought couldn't buff butter off a piece of toast and those towels... you may as well be using a fish to wipe on your car.

You don't need any special kit to fix your headlights, you just need to know what to use and how to use it. I do this often using nothing but what I use to fix paint. If you would like to take the red pill and find out just how deep the rabbit hole goes, your journey begins here.

RonRizz · 10-04-2015, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by junkman2008

. You may as well be using a fish to wipe on your car.

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lmfao..........

RyanWest · 09-02-2015, 12:53 AM

Never put Microfiber Towels on the floor :P

RonRizz · 09-02-2015, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanWest

Never Buy those shitty Microfiber Towels :P

Fixed.
Seriously, though... I would only use those for glass, and door jambs and the like. They are doing more harm to your paint then good.

Smashley · 09-02-2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

Fixed.
Seriously, though... I would only use those for glass, and door jambs and the like. They are doing more harm to your paint then good.

Please post a quality micro fiber towel because I use those too

roadrash666 · 09-02-2015, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Smashley

Please post a quality micro fiber towel because I use those too

The Eagle Edgeless towels from The Rag Company are like buffing your car with a baby bunny. They are as soft, or softer than the 12 dollar Wolfgang towel that came free with my Wolfgang Fuzion wax.

SouthArk370Z · 09-02-2015, 07:20 AM

As others have mentioned, the sealer is the critical part. Make sure you follow directions exactly.

RonRizz · 09-02-2015, 05:50 PM

Like POS VETT mentioned above. I will wet sand with 1000 grit, and then 1500 grit, wash and dry, and spray with an aerosol clear coat. they look like new when done.

Zipper 104 · 10-04-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

Like POS VETT mentioned above. I will wet sand with 1000 grit, and then 1500 grit, wash and dry, and spray with an aerosol clear coat. they look like new when done.

He could just save the money spent on sandpaper and use those MF towels for grit.

104

09-01-2015, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
ourdelusions Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: NC Age: 34 Posts: 172 Drives: Insanely Rep Power: 12	Headlights yellow. Advice? As per the title, my headlights were yellow, so I went and got a headlight restoration kit. Cleaned it up according to instructions. Looks good right? Sweet 2 weeks yellow... Oh... welcome back yellow haze.... I want to say it was meguir's but i cant be too sure as I did it a little while ago. Anyways. Now I'm looking for some professional advice as to how to make them mofos SHINE. For a long time....

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