[Madcat_Ward]

clean the head light lens on my '99 Rodeo? I want to do it myself but not sure how to.

 

[SurferJoe]

There is a kit that will supply all the cleaners and wax(es) and the buffing tool - but you need to use your power drill.

Pretty sure all the non-professional stores like Pep Boys and Wal-Mart will have them.

 

[lowzone]

used them, works OK. a good polishing wheel (angle grinder with varable speed and polishing pad) and some WHITE polishing compound and LOTS of water....some time it will look new again

 

[88BamaTrooper]

sandpaper,warm soapy water,3m rubbing compound

 

[tonnydoodles]

toothpaste works great and will make your truck smell minty

 

[SurferJoe]

Fluoridated or non- ?

 

[tonnydoodles]

i like the anti cavity kind

 

[Dae]

Upgrade to glass ones. 2000-2002 should work.

 

[johnnie59]

99's had plastic headlights?

Were the glass ones optional? My 97's lights are glass and so are all the ones I've seen on other Rodeos around here.

 

[Dae]

My friends '98 had plastic, but we found glass ones at a yard. He just had to change his grille to get it to fit.

I dont know why newer cars use plastic ones. They look horrible as they age. Even just after a couple of years.

 

[SurferJoe]

Say it: CHEAPER.

 

[TKEPA251]

If you do use a DIY cleaner/polisher kit seal it up afterwards with a good quality wax.

Honestly you're better off getting 00-02 headlamps though.

 

[littlegray]

I wrote an article about doing headlight restore on my Montero Sport:

http://www.gitout.com/permatex-headlight-lens-restoration-kit-removes-plastic-discoloration-haze/