Guest k21xfr Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Hi All I have just purchased a supra and one thing annoying me is the colour of the headlight seems to be yellow - i went to see a few and most were the same - is there a cure or some sort of polish that will return the lights to clear glass as i think it spoils the front end of the car. I know buying new ones would be the safest option but i don't have the funds for that at the moment Any advice appreciated! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Hey mate and welcome!! there is a thread some where in here which shows you how to pull apart your headlights. And then a step by step how to Polish them bad boys up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k21xfr Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thanks buddy will have a search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I would try giving them a good polish with some sort of abrassive liquid like T-Cut and some have used Tooth-paste, i personally like Meguires ScratchX, here are the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I did mine with a DA and menzerna super finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Those look fantastic for pre-facelift lights mate, car looks stunning too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I would try giving them a good polish with some sort of abrassive liquid like T-Cut and some have used Tooth-paste, i personally like Meguires ScratchX, here are the results I really need to give that a try Sunny. They came up awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I used halfords rubbing compound and a machine polisher on my old lights, Worked a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambisdad Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Mine cleaned up quite well but I still ended up buying a new pair of glass units. Money well spent because they look fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I really need to give that a try Sunny. They came up awesome Cheers Ross, here is a pic with the drivers side polished and the passenger side still yellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fitzy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I just used chrome polish (Autosol) All you're doing is removing the small pits that accrue over the years and the UV effect the sun has on polycarbonate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Another vote for Meguiars Scratch X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Toothpaste will do it as well http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?240898-No-excuses-to-be-driving-with-horrible-Yellow-headlights&highlight=toothpaste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz182 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 a compound called G4 dose the trick too, about 8 quid on ebay i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Plenty of different methods for cleaning the yellowness on the headlights, here a few of them. 1) Wetsand with 1200grit, go upto 1500grit, then 2000grit. Use a polish/cutting compound on a rotary/DA to bring them back to life. 2) IPA/Thinners to see the yellowness melt away before your very eyes (use with caution, too much can damage the plastic lens!) One of the best compounds ive used is Farecla G3, been using this for years and the lights come up an asolute treat. Plastx and scratchX are other ones to use, some people use a glass or metal polish, some people prefer t-cut. To keep the finish as clean as possible without the yellowness coming back in a hurry, a lot of people (including myself) laquer the headlights to keep them crystal clear. There are a lot of threads regarding polishing headlights etc, have a search on here for more information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I have finished mine down with polishing compounds on a DA with a cutting and finishing pads. Popped a bit of nano paint sealant on so will so how that holds up. Been 2 weeks and still no change in colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_Bullet Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Anyone on here capable or well known for reconditioning headlights, I have UK spec glass ones and I want the insides of them doing black Anyone point me in the direaction of who could do this professionally Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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