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Remove clear coat from the head light lens

2006

I need to remove clear coat from the head light lens of my car it left a dull finish. I have tried acetone ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] Flammable! , lacquer thinner ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] Flammable! , paint remover.

Carlo Falzone
- Fredonia, Wisconsin

Most late model headlight lenses are plastic, not glass, Carlo. I'd probably be surprised if they could survive acetone, lacquer thinner ⇦ on eBay or Amazon [affil link] Flammable! , and paint remover without being damaged by them and leaving a dull finish. Sorry.

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2006

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