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« on: September 25, 2016, 02:42:12 PM » |
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So as we know there are a couple hundred different kits, buffers, lotions and potions available for us the consumer to keep our plastic headlight assemblies crystal clear, most are somewhat time consuming and expensive. I happened to ask the guys at Penske truck rental what they use on the big rigs and they said any bug spray that contains Deet, i said, no really what do you use ? Looked it up on youtube and tried it myself today. 2 minutes per headlight, these have 124,000 miles of abuse, or had ! Before  After, i had a white shirt on and is seen in the reflection.  |
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_Sheffjs_
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« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2016, 03:09:05 PM » |
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Wow. So on this for the car. Give us a report as to how long it lasts.
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« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2016, 04:10:56 PM » |
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Plus, as an added bonus; any mosquitos will die if not by the sudden stop, then by the deet!
A win,win for what BUGS you!
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pocket aces
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« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2016, 04:43:01 AM » |
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Gotta give that a try!  Thanks |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2016, 07:08:08 AM » |
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Almost perfect timing.  The lenses on my '03 Dodge are pretty bad. So I kick around the auto parts shelves, and read a half dozen different product descriptions. And choose a bottle of Blue Magic. Proceed to rub and rub and buff and buff (following directions) and when I am done, the lens is (un) clearly worse than the other side. A buddy of mine says Deep Woods Off (deet). I already had that in the basement. I have set it out, but not yet tried it. The Blue Magic appears to be a bottle of blue goop with sand and small gravel in it. (My buddy said to spray the rag, not the lens) |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2016, 07:16:38 AM » |
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Or, you can swipe your wife's toothbrush and some of her toothpaste and use that on the lens. It does have its drawbacks.........  Seriously, as a temporary fix I have done just what I described using toothpaste. It doesn't work as well as Deet however. |
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CB
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« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2016, 07:27:39 AM » |
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Nice! I need to give this a try. I've got 2 of them to get cleared up again. Thanks for the tip! |
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Valkahuna
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« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2016, 07:47:18 PM » |
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I've been suggesting this to folks for a couple of years now. Bug spray (with DEET) and an old cotton sock! Works well and lasts as long as any of the kits. Basically, you are just removing the top layer (oxidized portion) of the plastic. |
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The key thing is to wake up breathing! All the rest can be fixed. (Except Stupid - You can't fix that)
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Black Dog
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« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2016, 07:29:45 AM » |
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I too, have tried a few of the so called 'fixes' put out by Mothers, Johnson & Johnson, and others, with less than stellar results... I read this post last night, and just had to try it this morning. I have a can of DW Off, just like in the pic above. My son has an '03 Toyota Highlander, with lenses so yellowed/foggy, I was contemplating replacing them as a safety upgrade... This is the vehicle I had tried the other remedies on... Took a Micro Fiber rag, sprayed some off on it, and wiped it down. No elbow grease needed, like magic the lens is at the very least 90% clearer, probably better than that! I only did one lens at this time, so I can show him the difference when he gets up (works nights). What a great tip Just another reason this big ol' goofy family are so helpful in many ways other than talking just motorcycles  Black Dog |
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pocket aces
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« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2016, 08:36:12 AM » |
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I did it last night. WOW! I'm very impressed. Looks awesome. Thanks for the tip. |
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Tropic traveler
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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2016, 02:11:31 PM » |
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Regardless of what product or chemical you use what you are doing is removing the factory clearcoat. It breaks down & turns yellow so after you have stripped the nasty off, if you want the clear to last you will have to re-coat the lens with something. Waxing is another option but without some kind of UV protection it will quickly deteriorate.
Funny how OE headlamps go. Had a 2003 Sable that yellowed up about 8 years in but my 2000 Ranger still looks factory clear. Parked side by side for years. ???
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Bronxboy
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« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2016, 05:11:15 PM » |
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I have used it before, works Great |
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JimC
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« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2016, 06:33:15 PM » |
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I just did my wife's car today, works great.
Jim
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Jim Callaghan SE Wisconsin
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flsix
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« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2016, 02:12:05 AM » |
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Wow Mike, quite a difference there.
I'll try it on my son's car.
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« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2016, 04:43:05 AM » |
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Thanks Mike. Too late for me though. I just replaced the lenses on our 2006 Dodge for safety reasons. A lot more $$ than a can of bug spray.
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Gavin_Sons
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« Reply #15 on: October 03, 2016, 07:00:44 AM » |
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did this to my 05 tundra last year and lasted about 6 weeks before the yellow started coming back and 10 weeks was twice as bad as before i did it. Ended up sanding them with 800 grit sand paper then 1000 then 1500. has lasted a year so far.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #16 on: October 03, 2016, 09:36:36 AM » |
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Just did my '03 Dodge Intrepid with 28K, and under a cover all the time not driving.
It cleared them up a bit, but nothing like new. Some of the haze came right off, some did not. Good enough for Govt work, for now.
I popped the hood to find a little mickey mouse looking at me. No, no, no this is not a mouse house.... how 'bout a hose bath? How 'bout a ride to town? I guess he didn't need anything at walmart.
BTW, Berryman's Chemtool B12 was marked down, like $2.55 at my Walmart.
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hukmut
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« Reply #17 on: October 03, 2016, 12:43:52 PM » |
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Just did the neighbors truck.
He was amazed.
We shall see how long.....
Ride safe, y'all!!!
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