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Yellowed headlights #1310947 06/20/05 03:04 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 68 Aliso Viejo, CA C ChadEbert OP CEG\'er
OP ChadEbert CEG\'er C Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 68 Aliso Viejo, CA	Hey all- What would you recommend using to get the headlight covers on my 98 SE Duratec back to the original clear? They have yellowed with oxidation over time and I'd like to get them back to as close to new as possible. I used a little bit of fine cut cleanser on them and that cut out a small amout of the oxidation, but I still think I can do better. Thanks for your help. Chad

Re: Yellowed headlights #1310948 06/20/05 07:59 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 148 tennessee 9 98-contour-zetec CEG\'er
98-contour-zetec CEG\'er 9 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 148 tennessee	what worked for me was a buffer and pad with a little purple power. put the purple power on and let it sit about 5 min then use the buffer to get it clean.mine look new i think the buffer gets in the cracks better than anything else to pull out the dirt.

Re: Yellowed headlights #1310949 06/20/05 01:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,593 Massachusetts E Ex-Mean'Tour Hard-core CEG\'er
Ex-Mean'Tour Hard-core CEG\'er E Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,593 Massachusetts	I have been working on mine for a while now, here and there. I just did a second pass on Satruday night. I got a kit at an Auto Parts store. It has some sheets of high grit sandpaper, and some polish. I started with the 1000, went to 1500, 2000 then 2500, wet sanding. Then finished with the liquid polish. I didn't work hard enough on it the first time, it was improved but not quite right. It looks MUCH better after I spent a good hour on them Saturday. I may need one more time concentrating in certain areas. Then I will protect them in the future with regluar waxings. MUST SELL - ECM computer new for a 98 V6 mtx + pats Now trolling in a Red Nissan 4 x 4

Re: Yellowed headlights #1310950 06/20/05 01:37 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,322 San Diego, CA M Marky_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Marky_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er M Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,322 San Diego, CA	Originally posted by ChadEbert: Hey all- What would you recommend using to get the headlight covers on my 98 SE Duratec back to the original clear? They have yellowed with oxidation over time and I'd like to get them back to as close to new as possible. I used a little bit of fine cut cleanser on them and that cut out a small amout of the oxidation, but I still think I can do better. Thanks for your help. Chad Do a search, there are several products/methods that have been covered. The best and lasting solution is to buy new ones and apply wax on a regular basis. They will cost you about $205.00 a set, shipping included. 1999 Toreador Red SVT, DOB 4/22/99, 2005 Of 2760. "Many posted questions are answered by farm boys"

Re: Yellowed headlights #1310951 06/20/05 03:32 PM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,272 Western Massachusetts W wontgrowup_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
wontgrowup_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er W Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,272 Western Massachusetts	I used 1500 and 2000 wet sanding techniques and then finished it off with Meguiars "Plas-X" polish with an orbital (not a rotary) polisher....they look quite good now A1C Hodges, Christopher Active Duty USAF Sheppard AFB Texas;Westover ARB Chicopee, MA NECEG "Troll" formerly owned 2000 SVT Contour, with all kinds of goodies;)

Re: Yellowed headlights #1310952 06/20/05 03:49 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 68 Aliso Viejo, CA C ChadEbert OP CEG\'er
OP ChadEbert CEG\'er C Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 68 Aliso Viejo, CA	What is "purple power" and where do you get it?

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