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fairz · 01-09-2014, 03:18 PM

will the brake carb cleaner damage the lens like acetone would?

Haboob · 01-09-2014, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fairz

will the brake carb cleaner damage the lens like acetone would?

Honestly, I can't answer 100%, but there is a video of a guy cleaning his tail lights with this.

So I would assume it wouldn't, but I don't want to be the one to tell you, "No, it won't harm it." as I've never experimented on it w/a headlight/taillight.

fairz · 01-09-2014, 04:29 PM

anyone ever try good off? Tail lights and headlights are made of different plastic, I was wondering if anyone had any results with that

Bking · 01-09-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fairz

will the brake carb cleaner damage the lens like acetone would?

Check and see what chemicals are in the brake carb cleaner. If it contains any kind of ketones, then yes it will.

fairz · 01-09-2014, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bking

Check and see what chemicals are in the brake carb cleaner. If it contains any kind of ketones, then yes it will.

says theres Toluene,acetone,methyl alcohol,propane,and diacetone alcohol in the 3M carb cleaner, so the acetone thats in there might be a problem

fairz · 01-09-2014, 06:15 PM

I was hoping I wouldnt have to wet sand it off

fairz · 01-09-2014, 06:22 PM

I think I found the best way: DIY: headlight tint removal + headlight restoration e60. - 5Series.net - Forums

I hope that oops doesn't do any damage, it doesn't look like it would eat away at the plastic

01-09-2014, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
fairz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	will the brake carb cleaner damage the lens like acetone would?

01-09-2014, 04:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
fairz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	anyone ever try good off? Tail lights and headlights are made of different plastic, I was wondering if anyone had any results with that

01-09-2014, 06:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
fairz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	I was hoping I wouldnt have to wet sand it off

01-09-2014, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
fairz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 313 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	I think I found the best way: DIY: headlight tint removal + headlight restoration e60. - 5Series.net - Forums I hope that oops doesn't do any damage, it doesn't look like it would eat away at the plastic