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1025 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 10:06 AM
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I just finished polishing up my 12 year old headlights with one of those kits they sell in Pep Boys. I'm pretty pleased with the results but I have heard that after you have at those plastic lenses with all that sandpaper and polish you remove the UV resistant coating. The story goes that over the next few years the plastic will start to yellow from the sun's UV rays. Is this true, and if so is there anything I can apply to stop the lenses from turning yellow?
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jan 04, 2009 2:30 pm) You got any Coppertone or Hawaiian Tropic laying around? Preferrably something with a SP factor of at least 20. 
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Replying to: jipster (Jan 04, 2009 5:31 pm) My, my, someone has an awful lot of time on his hands. 
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jan 04, 2009 2:30 pm) Hawaiian Tropics would last maybe a day or two on the car not to mention make it smell like coconutz. 
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jan 06, 2009 9:05 am) Egads... you're starting to sound like my wife.  But, since I actually do have a bit of time on my hands, I gave Autozone a call for you oldfarmer. The manager said the same thing that initially came to my mind, before the Coppertone idea... that is Armor-All Protectant. I asked if it would be harmful to the lense... he said it was good for plastics and would be fine. I thought there may be a specific product for that problem, but the manager at Autozone couldn't come up with anything. So, try a headlight with the Armor-All and one with the Zaino stuff, then check back here in about a year or two with the results. 
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Replying to: jipster (Jan 06, 2009 12:26 pm) Darn you, Jipster. You get me laughing so hard I forget what my original question was. Thanks to you and oby. I'll try those items. Chances are that by the time I notice any yellowing, the headlights will be the only thing left of the car. |
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Aren't those former Kirby salespersons? Unless armor all has improved on their formula, I'd take a second look at what it does to a person's dash before applying to anything else. |
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Replying to: jipster (Jan 06, 2009 12:26 pm)
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Replying to: bigfur (Jan 09, 2009 7:21 pm) The last year with compatible headlights would be a 2000 model which are likely to be almost as scratched as my 1997s. The $15 polishing kit did a very good job of restoring my originals (can't beat that price) and I just wanted to keep them looking good. |
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Hi. I was reading a post in another board about paint and washing the car. My question is this, I have a 2003 Accord LX Coupe and the paint, or at least the clear coat is peeling off. There is also a gouge in the paint on the back bumper. Would I be able to put a couple coats of wax on it, when it gets warm to prevent further peeling or would it be worth the money to have the bumper painted? If it makes a difference my car is silver. Thank you for your help.
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