Headlight spray cleaner

Jordo! · 07-21-2010, 01:34 PM

What do you guys recommend for wiping down the plastic headlights?

Apparently Invisible Glass isn't recommended, and I'm guessing anything amonia related would be bad bad bad. Simple green? Soap and water?

Is there a product specfically for headlights? Google points to dozens of buffing compunds but no clear winners for a simple cleaning.

Cmike2780 · 07-21-2010, 01:44 PM

Try Adams.

SoCal 370Z · 07-21-2010, 02:05 PM

Plexus

WarmAndSCSI · 07-21-2010, 02:15 PM

Meguiar's UQD (Ultimate Quik Detailer) works real well. Works on windows as well. Stuff is the bomb!

flashburn · 07-21-2010, 02:17 PM

If you already have a Clearbra installed on your car, you should just get Plexus and use it on your headlights as well.

AdamsPolishes · 07-21-2010, 02:50 PM

Soap and water for general cleaning, detail spray or waterless wash for in between clean up, and you can use our Clear Polish for correcting any light haze or yellowing.

Jordo! · 07-21-2010, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

Meguiar's UQD (Ultimate Quik Detailer) works real well. Works on windows as well. Stuff is the bomb!

I'm a big fan of that stuff, actually. Didn't think you could use it on headlights too, but now that you mention it, I don't see why you couldn't.

Thanks!

WarmAndSCSI · 07-21-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

I'm a big fan of that stuff, actually. Didn't think you could use it on headlights too, but now that you mention it, I don't see why you couldn't.

Thanks!

Sure thing.

It won't leave any residue or haziness if you wipe it off good. I like using it on everything for the hydrophobic polymer technology (TM).

Jesse_Hunter · 07-21-2010, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

Meguiar's UQD (Ultimate Quik Detailer) works real well. Works on windows as well. Stuff is the bomb!

No matter what I use to wipe it off, I always have swirl marks, and residue.

Jawz1996 · 06-20-2011, 08:12 AM

I've used toothpaste in the past cleans em up quiet well try tht before u do anything else.

SalA · 06-20-2011, 09:50 AM

PLEXUS....I have used this on all my cars... You can purchase it at this site:

Plexus 7 oz. (Aerosol)

Liquid_G · 06-21-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

What do you guys recommend for wiping down the plastic headlights?

Apparently Invisible Glass isn't recommended, and I'm guessing anything amonia related would be bad bad bad. Simple green? Soap and water?

Is there a product specfically for headlights? Google points to dozens of buffing compunds but no clear winners for a simple cleaning.

I know this is an old post, but why isn't Invisible glass recommended? I use it all the time to take off bugs from the headlights and front bumper (clear bra) for the past 2 summers and havent had a problem..

Methodical4u · 06-21-2011, 02:19 PM

what about just some wax or sealant? of any type?

Methodical4u · 06-21-2011, 02:19 PM

oh... yeah I didn't realize it was so old lol.

1325 · 06-22-2011, 08:29 PM

Wash your headlamps first. If you notice any hazing and/or yellowing, use Adam's Swirl & Haze Remover Polish. If the plastics are in good condition, use Plexus to maintain them. I usually spray into the microfiber cloth then work it onto the plastic to avoid overspray on paint panels.

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Headlight spray cleaner What do you guys recommend for wiping down the plastic headlights? Apparently Invisible Glass isn't recommended, and I'm guessing anything amonia related would be bad bad bad. Simple green? Soap and water? Is there a product specfically for headlights? Google points to dozens of buffing compunds but no clear winners for a simple cleaning. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 07-21-2010 at 05:30 PM.

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WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 17	Meguiar's UQD (Ultimate Quik Detailer) works real well. Works on windows as well. Stuff is the bomb! __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

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AdamsPolishes The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 724 Drives: 2009 Avalanche Rep Power: 15	Soap and water for general cleaning, detail spray or waterless wash for in between clean up, and you can use our Clear Polish for correcting any light haze or yellowing. __________________ Use the code NISSANZ* at checkout to save 10% off your next order at www.AdamsPolishes.com*

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flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	If you already have a Clearbra installed on your car, you should just get Plexus and use it on your headlights as well.

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Jawz1996 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brampton Posts: 2 Drives: Honda civic 2001 Rep Power: 13	I've used toothpaste in the past cleans em up quiet well try tht before u do anything else.

06-20-2011, 09:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
SalA Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milton, GA Posts: 247 Drives: 17 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 15	PLEXUS....I have used this on all my cars... You can purchase it at this site: Plexus 7 oz. (Aerosol) __________________ 2017 Pearl White GT-R Premium \|Full Bolt-On E85 From Speed by Design\|

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Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 15	what about just some wax or sealant? of any type?

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Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 15	oh... yeah I didn't realize it was so old lol.

06-22-2011, 08:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 14	Wash your headlamps first. If you notice any hazing and/or yellowing, use Adam's Swirl & Haze Remover Polish. If the plastics are in good condition, use Plexus to maintain them. I usually spray into the microfiber cloth then work it onto the plastic to avoid overspray on paint panels.

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