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Old 01-28-2008, 09:55 PM
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My 1994 mustang headlight lens are becoming a yellow color how do I get them clear again.
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Old 01-28-2008, 10:36 PM
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Default RE: Mustang headlight lens are getting yellow

i wet sanded mine, i also heard that some toothpaste works but havent tried it
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Old 01-28-2008, 11:43 PM
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Default RE: Mustang headlight lens are getting yellow

What grit did you use and did it scratch them.How clear did they they come out.
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Old 01-29-2008, 07:19 AM
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It'a a little weak, but did you try plastx, meguiars.
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Old 01-29-2008, 09:38 AM
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Default RE: Mustang headlight lens are getting yellow

There are kits at autozone that come with all the sand papers and a polish. I have never used one but it should work.
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Old 01-29-2008, 11:40 AM
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yea you can buy the kit, i dont remember the grit. very fine though maybe 1500 and 2000 if i remember right. they came out pretty clear but give it some time and it will end up the same way again.
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Old 01-29-2008, 07:12 PM
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Default RE: Mustang headlight lens are getting yellow

The also have some sort of cleaner made just for that where u almost polish it like a wax and should take the discoloration off...found at most autopart stores
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Old 01-30-2008, 10:37 AM
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Default RE: Mustang headlight lens are getting yellow

I had the same problem when I had my 90 5.0. The lights were so yellow, and didn't illuminate the road ahead enough that I would always have my high beams on. Everyone who rode with me kept saying 'Man turn your brights on dude!'. Sadly I would have to reply 'These are my brights'. Eventually I did buy the kit for it though somewhere. Those models from those years are prone to that. Not just mustangs, but many ford cars from those years.
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Old 01-30-2008, 06:30 PM
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There is a polish called "Blue Magic" it's made to clean the yellowing and fading off plastic. I keep this stuff on hand in my garage, it works great!! I have done 3 sets of lights so far and they have all come out looking almost new. You can get it at any auto parts store
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