Thanks OLT!! His stuff really worked guys
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Thanks OLT!! His stuff really worked guys
I removed and dismantled the entire headlight assembly without tooo many problems! The bad thing is this:.....Once you clean one side, it makes the other look old and crappy which I didn't have the patience to do all in one day! The only problem that I encountered was having to constantly keep putting the headlight unit back in the stove so that it would loosen more of the silicone adhesive that was sticking so hard. Other than that, I just wanted to make a personal testimony that all went well!!!!....except the 2000 grit sand paper which smeared my plastic a little bit when cleaning the plastic cover but oh well, a small loss for a huge victory. 
I started this only because I had crazy water built-up moisture in my headlamp and it kept killing my bulbs! So to the rest of you...get off your asses and get her done!!
I started this only because I had crazy water built-up moisture in my headlamp and it kept killing my bulbs! So to the rest of you...get off your asses and get her done!!
If you have the oxidation happening on just the outside, you can use a metal deoxidizer like MAAS or FLINTZ which you can buy at a hardware store or even a gun store. Just put it on and buff it off and voila, clean headlights!!
Originally Posted by drft_n_sc
If you have the oxidation happening on just the outside, you can use a metal deoxidizer like MAAS or FLINTZ which you can buy at a hardware store or even a gun store. Just put it on and buff it off and voila, clean headlights!!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=183023
I have the threads I am interested in saved in a link folder, but it's a decently big folder. it's usually more hassle to find it that way.
I have the threads I am interested in saved in a link folder, but it's a decently big folder. it's usually more hassle to find it that way.
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=183023
I have the threads I am interested in saved in a link folder, but it's a decently big folder. it's usually more hassle to find it that way.
I have the threads I am interested in saved in a link folder, but it's a decently big folder. it's usually more hassle to find it that way.
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I just did one of mine over the weekend. I still have to find something to get all of the scratches out after using 2000 grit. I used Techwax about 10 times already 
Also, to get it back together, dont remove the glue.... just put everything back in place and cook it again. Then PUSH!! (put more sealer on afterwards)
Also, to get it back together, dont remove the glue.... just put everything back in place and cook it again. Then PUSH!! (put more sealer on afterwards)
2000 grit will adequately polish the headlight as long as it is done correctly. Once it is smooth, then buff. Also, definately remove all the old adhesive to keep from having clumps in the seal and causing improper fittment and setting in the case.
Originally Posted by posterboi
except the 2000 grit sand paper which smeared my plastic a little bit when cleaning the plastic cover
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This was a great learning experience, and like I said before....yeah some of you may complain about the 2000 grit, but you dont even notice it once everything is assembled unless some dumb person put their eyeball that close to your lense!....it's a small price to pay with personal time....or you can go to Lexus and pay damn near $400/per side!
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Do you have any other suggestions to add to OLT's write up?
Did you START with 2000 girt paper, or something more abrasive and move up? I have 600, 1500, 2500 and was thinking of going that route. THoughts?
What product did you use to polish? I've got some Meguir's "Plastic-X" (or something like that), sound good?
Do you have any other suggestions to add to OLT's write up?
Did you START with 2000 girt paper, or something more abrasive and move up? I have 600, 1500, 2500 and was thinking of going that route. THoughts?
What product did you use to polish? I've got some Meguir's "Plastic-X" (or something like that), sound good?
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