How to polish headlights, 2001 Mustang

2001GTConv · 12-23-2007

My 2001 headlights look like crap with the opaque plastic lens. Does anyone know how to polish these back to "new"?

**EagleAutosports** · 12-23-2007

What I've always done is use some Mother's Mag And Aluminum polish, it'll take a lot of that yellowing that happens right off. The lens is plastic so it can be polished.

2001GTConv · 12-24-2007

Thanks, do I do this by hand or with a polishing wheel on a drill?

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Originally Posted by EagleAutosports

What I've always done is use some Mother's Mag And Aluminum polish, it'll take a lot of that yellowing that happens right off. The lens is plastic so it can be polished.

heavy metal · 12-24-2007

i suggest by hand,you do not want to take a chance on burning the plastic.

**RLG34750** · 12-28-2007

you can do it with a drill nothing over 1500 rpm

and loose buff ....keeping moving ....do not stay in one place to long

lcurle · 12-31-2007

Mothers does make a plastic polish that works quite well.

Jim D. · 01-01-2008

For heavy oxidation, an initial cut with Mag & Aluminum Polish works real well. Follow with a plastic polish such as Mothers.

Either one can be used with the PowerBall Mini -- makes the job real easy (wash between products). Mask off the surrounding paint and trim, and open the hood if that helps.

MysMystry · 01-23-2008

Hi, I am new to the forums, but decided to check and see if I could find an answer to the same question about headlights. I have tried everything, and so far, nothing works. Where do I get this Mothers stuff and how do I go about using it? My headlights are so bad, it's really hard to see at night. I checked with my local dealer, and well, let's just say I like my arms and legs where they are... : ) ANY help would be greatly appreciated.

**RLG34750** · 01-23-2008

you can usally find mother products at most auto parts stores

Pep Boys .....Advance Auto....Autozone....Napa....etc.

you get the picture.....

astumpf · 02-13-2008

TOOTHPASTE! I saw it on Horsepower TV and it works amazing! Went into the bathroom, grabbed the ole crest and buffed the headlights with it. I thought it was stupid, but worth a shot. Amazing enough, it worked...cheap too!

**jim293** · 02-20-2008

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Originally Posted by astumpf

TOOTHPASTE! I saw it on Horsepower TV and it works amazing! Went into the bathroom, grabbed the ole crest and buffed the headlights with it. I thought it was stupid, but worth a shot. Amazing enough, it worked...cheap too!

I will have to try that on my work truck. Thanks!!!

**RLG34750** · 02-26-2008

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Originally Posted by astumpf

TOOTHPASTE! I saw it on Horsepower TV and it works amazing! Went into the bathroom, grabbed the ole crest and buffed the headlights with it. I thought it was stupid, but worth a shot. Amazing enough, it worked...cheap too!

yeah i have use toothpaste to clean them ....you work your ass off

and then you have to use a bottle of Scope to rinse them......