Removing adhesive gunk from headlights
Removing adhesive gunk from headlights
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ssavage

Original Poster:

6 posts

224 months

Saturday 16th December 2006
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Hi

I've removed headlight beam convertors (after a continental holiday) but have left behind adhesive on the headlights. Any tips on how to remove without damaging the headlight lenses?

Thanks

grumbledoak

32,173 posts

249 months

Saturday 16th December 2006
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Meths.


And once you've drunk that, have at the glue with a chisel...

Edited by grumbledoak on Saturday 16th December 14:56

Mr OCD

6,388 posts

227 months

Saturday 16th December 2006
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Glass or Plastic lights?

ssavage

Original Poster:

6 posts

224 months

Saturday 16th December 2006
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plastic

grumbledoak

32,173 posts

249 months

Saturday 16th December 2006
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I was quite serious about the Meths (not the chisel!).

A little of it on a kitchen towel will remove the glue residue, then evaporate. It won't harm the plastic, but you could wash the car after if you are worried.

extreme-detail

181 posts

227 months

Saturday 16th December 2006
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and to get them looking new again try Meguiar’s PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish