How Do You Remove Oxidation From Oxidized Plastic Headlights?
Ever wanted to know how to remove oxidation from oxidized / yellow headlight lenses? Is easy, there is no magic polish, no magic cream, or magic de-oxidizer its just common sense and being educated about the problem at hand. Plastic headlights go bad because the UV coating that the manufacturer put on the headlight lens wears down after about 2-3 years making the lens look cloudy, foggy, and yellow giving that oxidized appearance. Along with the discoloration / oxidation, the headlight lens takes a beating from the environment such as UV rays, car exhaust, extreme temperatures, harsh chemicals, and debris. This beating leaves the headlight lens with scratches, pits, and a gritty feel, and all of which inhibits light output necessary for safe night driving. All that needs to be done is to remove the “bad” layer of plastic to reveal a “new” layer of plastic then seal the new lens with a new UV coating to prevent future oxidation from returning. Step 1 Judge Damage / Severity Of Oxidation
