Corpserodeo666 Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 I was wondering, I have some kind of gunk on my headlights; I think its some sort of paint, because I can't get rid of it for the life of me. I've tried almost all sorts of cleaning products that I could find. I was wondering if it's safe to use acetone or some sort of paint remover to get rid of it. Since it is on plastic is it going to screw it up or not? Thank You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tawss04 Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 I wouldn't advise it, but if you need to, try it on a small section or corner that wont be so noticeable to see what happends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 I'm not sure what kind of plastic those headlight lenses are made of, maybe polycarbonate? Whatever you do don't use any kind of scraper or abrasive. I would try rubbing lightly with WD-40, rubbing alcohol, or maybe even lighter fluid or VM-P grade naptha. Then follow with soap in warm water to remove the cleaner. If all else fails keep an eye on eBay, I just bought a set of headlights for $30. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r8rs4lf Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 If all else fails keep an eye on eBay, I just bought a set of headlights for $30. Mr. P. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Damn, your killing me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyc_2006_SS Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 I would defenitely try WD-40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmalibuss Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Do not use acetone! I have experimented with this to remove paint on a set of tail lights I had and it causes them to crack and look really crappy. I would say use some rubbing compound and a buffer to polish the plastic, just make sure you don't get too much heat into them because you could melt them if you get them hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bag Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 I was wondering, I have some kind of gunk on my headlights; I think its some sort of paint, because I can't get rid of it for the life of me. I've tried almost all sorts of cleaning products that I could find. I was wondering if it's safe to use acetone or some sort of paint remover to get rid of it. Since it is on plastic is it going to screw it up or not? Thank You. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've used a product by Meguiar's called "Plastic-X" I used on my tailights to remove a small scrape with paint on it some pice of s*%t left for me as a present in a parking lot. I was skeptical that it wouldn't work but it did. It's basicly like a claener-wax for plastic and it doesn't leave a haze either. Also I tried claying it and it didn't work so, good luck to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpserodeo666 Posted September 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks for the help guys. I got it all off with denatural alcahol. And buffed the rest of that crap off with some 3m glaze. Yeah I wouldn't think acetone would work too well. I think it would have screwed up the plastic. Yet again thanks for all of the help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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