I've moved this to the DIY section, but if anyone has comment to add, please post up. The DIY section is still a bit quirky, so once we have it fixed, we won't have to leave the original posts elsewhere. I also thought this should remain here in detailing. This is a great read!

HOW TO - OXIDIZED HEADLIGHTS (http://www.blazerforum.com/m_64091/tm.htm)

That is a great write-up, and please don't take this the wrong way, but I have personally yielded the same results with various hand creams and a slow speed buffing wheel........less $ and time.

That's what we're here for...to hear other options as well. What have you done to get the same results? What creams did you use? How long did it last?

I actually have tried a few different hand creams from Avon and a few from wal-mart and all of them made a difference, but I have had the best results from a specific type from Mary Kay...I think I still have some in my toolbox...I'll check when I get back to work and let you know the exact type. Like I said just apply it, buff it with a slow speed paint buffer, repeat a couple of times and it looks like new.

I've tried that as well, i found it works well but not long term.

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I've tried that as well, i found it works well but not long term.
Sorry, I forgot to say that I have never kept a car I did this on for more than a few months. They did still look good about 3 months after doing it though.

Ah, that makes sense then. I would suspect that the "long way" would last much longer :DBut for quick fixes, I could see the hand cream being a good idea. When you originally said "hand cream" I didn't think you meant literally. You learn something new everyday.

Someone else told me a few months ago that hand cream and a buffer work well. Huh.

If anyone has a 97-00 Sonoma, GMC left off the outer headlight protectant, thats why a lot of them have cloudy headlights... didn't occur on the Jimmys for some reason.Found out about that when our'98GMCSonoma utility truck hit a deer and busted a headlight assy.. When we replaced it the technician that sold it to us told us about it, (wasn't a GM tech).

Great write up. Looks to be very helpful in the detailing section!

This is great information. I don't know much about the parts of a car but i'm learning a lot from these forums. I want to have oxidized headlights too and i'm gonna try it really soon.

I tried quite a few polishing kits, all with various methods of removing oxidation--sandpaper, creams, buffer wheels. I definitely had the best results with Crystal View headlight restorer.

You can find it at some auto part stores, but they only had it at Walmart in my area. $20 is a lot cheaper than the new lens assemblies I was contemplating. Comes with two sheets of sandpaper, some polishing compound and towels, and most importantly, packets of new sealant. Really makes a huge difference. For once, a product that did what it
says it would.


http://silvereagle500.googlepages.com/headlights.jpg

Gonna have to try this out on my jimmy good write up thnx.

Great write up. You could also use fingernail polish remover and a good clean white cloth if the lenses are yellowed. Don't know how long it will last but they still looked good after 5 months
edit:
make sure to put a good coat of wax like te turtle wax ice paste stuff.

link doesn't work

The original thread is gone.

alright i was wondering. it just kept trying to load something that wasn't there.

All this buffing talk. On all six vehicles we have we just hit em with some wal-mart rattlecan clearcoat. Works and looks great.

All this buffing talk. On all six vehicles we have we just hit em with some wal-mart rattlecan clearcoat. Works and looks great.


buffing removes the layer of "grime" caused by salt and etc. by clearcoating it you're just covering it up which defeats the purpose. which is to remove the film to improve visibility.

The original thread is gone.

so should the link be removed, or a new one started?

Well, when I get a chance, I want to look to see if I have a copy of that thread in my email somewhere. Just haven't had a chance yet. Other priorities and all.

I'm make a new one my new toys come today so Ill be doing some detailing. Plus the original pictures were lost.