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A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by Kashif(m): 7:35pm On Oct 03, 2018
Out of curiosity, I wondered if baking soda could have some cleaning effect on automobile lamp lens as it does to other things, so I tried it out.

Made a paste out of it and applied to the lens. Initially, I used fine sand paper, testing on top of the lens, and it proved too abrasive, almost ruining the lens.

Then I used my bare palm. I noticed the crisp white soda turning yellow on application. Did it twice and rinsed. It did not turn it to new, but the difference is evident!

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Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by HeavenlyBang(m): 8:15pm On Oct 03, 2018
That's impressive. When using sandpaper, use the finest one you can get and don't scrub in. Plus it'd make the lamp hazy, though you can clear it up with clearcoat.

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Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by snipesdam(m): 8:20pm On Oct 03, 2018
Wow... You need to post steps and application with images. So others can learn..
Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by uboma(m): 10:13pm On Oct 03, 2018
@ Kashif,

Let's see the same headlight as in the first picture.

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Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by Kashif(m): 7:21am On Oct 04, 2018
snipesdam:
Wow... You need to post steps and application with images. So others can learn..

No special procedure, just use it like a detergent.
Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by Kashif(m): 7:22am On Oct 04, 2018
uboma:
@ Kashif,


Let's see the same headlight as in the first picture.

Here we go....I got lazy....

Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by homeboy205: 8:01am On Oct 04, 2018
Please post procedures and tools used pictures of the baking soda if possible so I can learn
Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by uboma(m): 9:22am On Oct 04, 2018
Kashif:

Here we go....I got lazy....


Wow. Positive result. Thank you for the feedback.
I will try same on my car soon.
Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by Arysexy(m): 11:15am On Oct 04, 2018
Pls show sample of the baking soda
Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by obekediamondfuto(m): 1:58pm On Oct 04, 2018
Arysexy:
Pls show sample of the baking soda
and the hand used also

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Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by Arysexy(m): 2:29pm On Oct 04, 2018
obekediamondfuto:


and the hand used also

grin
Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by antagonist: 2:41pm On Oct 04, 2018
obekediamondfuto:

and the hand used also
what type of water was used to rinse? add that as well please.

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Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by obekediamondfuto(m): 3:24pm On Oct 04, 2018
antagonist:


what type of water was used to rinse? add that as well please.

my brother,,,,,, no be small tin OH...... even the weather and environment the experiment was carried out in...... lots of variables.....


kashif over to you.... most esp... how many mins should the baking soda remain before we rinse

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Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by Kashif(m): 5:35pm On Oct 04, 2018
Arysexy:
Pls show sample of the baking soda

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Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by Whynow(m): 9:29pm On Oct 04, 2018
Factory Headlamps are covered with a layer of UV protective coatings.
Trust me it will fade or deteriorate in no time due to our polluted air and abundant sunlight.
Except you apply a UV clear coat to it.
Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by antagonist: 4:30am On Oct 05, 2018
obekediamondfuto:


my brother,,,,,, no be small tin OH...... even the weather and environment the experiment was carried out in...... lots of variables.....


kashif over to you.... most esp... how many mins should the baking soda remain before we rinse

lol
Re: A Cheap Headlamp Lens Cleaning DIY by obekediamondfuto(m): 3:39pm On Oct 05, 2018
Whynow:
Factory Headlamps are covered with a layer of UV protective coatings.
Trust me it will fade or deteriorate in no time due to our polluted air and abundant sunlight.
Except you apply a UV clear coat to it.


very correct and the latter will be worse than the former.....

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