Best way to clean lens covers on headlights?

[DragonStar912]

The lens covers of the headlight housings on my 93 Subaru Legacy have
started getting dirty so I looking for a good way to clean them and make
them clear again. I managed to get the lens covers seperated from the rest
of the housing but I got no luck scrubbing them with a sponge and soap
water. I really dont wanna buy new housings so if anyone has any ideas on
cleaning the lens covers please share. Thanks.

 

[Rat]

The lens covers of the headlight housings on my 93 Subaru Legacy have
started getting dirty so I looking for a good way to clean them and make
them clear again. I managed to get the lens covers seperated from the rest
of the housing but I got no luck scrubbing them with a sponge and soap
water. I really dont wanna buy new housings so if anyone has any ideas on
cleaning the lens covers please share. Thanks.

novus plastic polish does a pretty good job of it.
http://www.noscratch.com/novus/


It they are really bad wetsand with a very fine grit paper - 1500 or higher.

 

[ZZ]

novus plastic polish does a pretty good job of it.
http://www.noscratch.com/novus/


It they are really bad wetsand with a very fine grit paper - 1500 or higher.

I have used Meguiars products on my cars for years. The results are
fantastic. Their products are sold at major retailers, like Wal*Mart
etc, and auto parts stores like Pep Boys, AutoZone, etc. If they don't
have it in stock, you can order online direct from Meguiars.

www.meguiars.com

This info is from the Meguiar's website. It's a Meguiar's product
designed for clear plastics.

PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish
PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish is an easy-to-use, rich gel
formula that quickly restores optical clarity to both rigid and
flexible clear plastics. Cutting-edge advancements in Meguiar’s
exclusive Microscopic Diminishing Abrasive Technology (MDAT) removes
light oxidation, chemical degradation, surface contamination, stains
and light surface scratches with ease. Special highly water resistant
polymers provide long lasting durable protection to keep your clear
plastics clear and beautiful longer.

G-12310 ....................10 oz. (296 ml) $4.99


They also have a few similar products on their Marine & RV product
pages.

 

[Rick Courtright]

PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish

I first used Plastx on a Camry that had lenses so yellowed that even
trying to clean w/ polishing compound barely made a difference. It took
about a half bottle and several applications to get them "almost" new
looking, but at $208/side for replacements, I figured it was a good
investment!

Since then I've cleaned all the plastic lenses on that car and my Subie,
including the clear cover on the instrument panels, and everything looks
much better. I'd highly recommend it.

Rick