Claying plastic headlamps?

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Jaymzx

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My car has plastic headlamp housings. I've noticed that they seem to have some sort of bonded contaminates stuck to them when I feel them. They feel like paint when it needs a good claying.



From what I understand, you're not supposed to use clay on plastic, correct? I used some AIO on them but it didn't seem to help. :nixweiss



Suggestions?
 
I've clayed plastic headlights before and it worked just fine. :nixweiss



After you clay, use some Plexus (let it sit on the headlights a minute) and an MF. You should be pleased with the results.



I'd say give the clay a try :xyxthumbs
 
Thanks for the tips, guys.



On another note, would multiple (3+) layers of SG on the headlamps help protect from sand chips?
 
I have clayed the plastic headlamp housings on my Isuzu VehiCROSS and my Chrysler 300C. So far, I have nothing but good things to say about it. Cleans them up without problems. No hazing.



That said, I would use a fine grade clay ...not one of the more aggressive grades.





.....BH
 
jaymzx said:
On another note, would multiple (3+) layers of SG on the headlamps help protect from sand chips?
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Unfortunately, no. It would however help ensure the plastic has some protection in the same way it protects paint but a small stone travelling at say 60 mph is not going to be stopped by a micro layer of any sealant
 
There is a product that is a clear sheet of plastic that you apply to the headlamps. Sorry I don't remember the name, but I think it is a 3M product. It is designed to protect headlamps from chips.
 
Quote: There is a product that is a clear sheet of plastic that you apply to the headlamps. Sorry I don't remember the name, but I think it is a 3M product. It is designed to protect headlamps from chips. Steve530



I've used these on headlights-

Protecting Headlights against Stone Chips:

Protect your headlights from stone chips, scratches and yellowing by fitting X-PelTM clear headlight protection. The pressed polished thermoplastic vinyl is optically clear (headlamp protection material blocks less that one tenth of one percent (0.1%) and will not significantly reduce lighting effectiveness.



The 40 Mil vinyl is flexible enough to adhere to contours and will withstand kicked-up road gravel travelling in excess of I20-mph. Fill a 16 oz spray bottle with distilled water and 3-4 ¼-inch sized drops of liquid detergent as a lubricant, plus it prevents the water from evaporating too quickly. Spray both the film and the headlight and place in position. The 3Mâ„¢ adhesive backing ensures that they are easily fitted, plus their UVR inhibitors will resist yellowing and fading (autosportcatalog.com)

JonM
 
$45 isn't too shabby and it's something I may consider after the housings are 'cleaned up'. They're not bad..only about 47K worth of use..but when I turn on the HIDs, every defect in the housing lights up like it's on CSI or something :)
 
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