 best way to clean up white headlight surroundings? |
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| Gustl |
 Feb 16 2006, 11:50 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian  Group: Members Posts: 11,508 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria   |
just bought a set of white headlight surroundings on eBay
in general they're in good condition, but they're not really white ... they've that typical "old and grey" touch as well as some color overspray now I wonder what's the best way to get them clean white without distroying their surface and without overspraying with white color I'd love to keep the original white plastic look ... any experiences? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) Gustl Attached image(s) 
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| SirAndy |
Feb 17 2006, 12:07 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
i *tried* to clean my "once they were black" ones with no success ... i ended up painting them with flat black and then a clear coat. they came out looking great ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Andy |
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| sk8kat1 |
Feb 17 2006, 07:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 911 Joined: 10-October 05 From: belvidere ,IL Member No.: 4,937 |
some numb nuts spray painted mine black -- warm soapy water , 2500 grit wet sanding paper , lots of scrubbing ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
getting them whiter .. I tried every thing... even one of those clorox bleach pens .. nothing seemed to realy work ... the more I sanded the whiter I got them but they are kinda weak to begin with so I didn't want to thin them too much |
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| STL914 |
Feb 17 2006, 10:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I just cleaned a set of black ones that had white over spray. Used regular dish cleaning liquid and a scowering pad and a lot of rubbing. Turned out pretty good, not perfect. White may be a bit more difficult, especially with the red paint. You could try letting them soak in hot water with a liquid soap to soften up the paint.
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| rhodyguy |
Feb 17 2006, 10:32 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,082 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
have you tried just soaking them in a bleach/water bath? GOOF-OFF might work on the paint if it doesn't melt the surround, but my guess is the red will be etched into the plastic. we have some products in the states for cleaning plastic outside chairs and what not. it works well on the funiture. i have 2 sets of white surrounds that need help. i will get some of the product and report back.
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| sk8kat1 |
Feb 17 2006, 10:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 911 Joined: 10-October 05 From: belvidere ,IL Member No.: 4,937 |
hey guys my wife suggested one of those mr clean magic erasers after the paint is off .....I have such a good wife all helpful with the 914 stuff (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)
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| JmuRiz |
Feb 17 2006, 11:07 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,429 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I could not find a way to get mine clean and keep the finish on them. Ended up spraypainting them with white paint. Looks good enough, and easy to do touch-ups on, if needed.
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| boxstr |
Feb 17 2006, 11:11 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The black surrounds are available from the Porsche dealer.
I was unable to get the white ones. CCLINORDERUPTHEPARTS |
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| rhodyguy |
Feb 17 2006, 11:13 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,082 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
you may be able to get 2 sets of white ones craig. orderuptheparts!!.
k #1 worker bee |
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| sk8kat1 |
Feb 17 2006, 11:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 911 Joined: 10-October 05 From: belvidere ,IL Member No.: 4,937 |
YOU CAN ORDER WHITE ONES -- FROM WHERE!!!
AND HOW MUCH? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) |
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| rhodyguy |
Feb 17 2006, 11:26 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,082 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
i know for a fact that 2 sets are located at 12502 40th ave e tacoma wa 98446-3231. near 128th st e and canyon rd.
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| 914werke |
Feb 17 2006, 11:50 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,085 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Ive got a set as well if someone is interested.
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| rhodyguy |
Feb 17 2006, 11:51 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,082 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/shocked[1].gif) . eric? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| davep |
Feb 17 2006, 11:51 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,145 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
I found a power washer works good on white plastic patio furniture, but leaves a rough surface. After such a cleaning, I'd be inclined to use a white bumper paint. That paint adheres well to plastic and rubber. Chemical cleaners tend to damage the plastic. Basically, as has been stated, removing the discolored layer is really the only choice. It is not so much cleaning as refinishing.
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| Jacco |
Feb 17 2006, 12:02 PM
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Designated Dutchman Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 23-February 04 From: the Netherlands Member No.: 1,703 Region Association: Europe |
Hey Gustl,
I've also been giving it some thought, and maybe it's possible to bead blast them with the glass stuff. I've done it on plexiglass to get it to appear as semi translucent plastic, that worked very well and that was on thin plexiglass. I could try it on a white set of mine, but that will be a couple of weeks from now to know the results since I do not have them here. I can use a bead blaster at the workshop of my university. Might be worth a try greets Jacco |
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| Gustl |
Feb 17 2006, 12:33 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,508 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
wow - lots of good tips - many thanks @ all (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)
I'll try the one or the other way on the inner side to see the result might take it's time but I'll let you know the results (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) Gustl |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Feb 17 2006, 01:03 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,623 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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Anyone try that Krylon paint for plastic stuff?
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