Side markers yellowing

AllBlackBimmer · 12-10-2013, 06:32 PM

My sidemarkers are starting to look like crap. Have a slight yellowing to them, and I want them crystal clear again!

What should I use on them? Plastic polish? Deoxidizer? Rather not have to sand them, but may be the best option?

dhanni848 · 12-10-2013, 08:11 PM

I couldn't get mine to look good after the yellowing. Just bought some depo smoked ones.

AllBlackBimmer · 12-11-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dhanni848

I couldn't get mine to look good after the yellowing. Just bought some depo smoked ones.

I thought about getting ths smoked DEPO ones, but I hear aftermarket fitment is not so great, as they dont have the rubber gasket around them to keep them tight.

I like the clear look, but the smoked look is OK as long as it's not too dark.... still prefer to try to "clean mine up"

dhanni848 · 12-11-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AllBlackBimmer

I thought about getting ths smoked DEPO ones, but I hear aftermarket fitment is not so great, as they dont have the rubber gasket around them to keep them tight.

I like the clear look, but the smoked look is OK as long as it's not too dark.... still prefer to try to "clean mine up"

Mine fit great and they are just smoked, not super dark.

Krells · 12-16-2013, 09:53 AM

I used a little m205 polish by hand and it worked. I would assume that a bit of headlight/plastic polish would work too.

vwong · 12-18-2013, 04:22 PM

PlastX from Meguiar's will bring them back to clear. The only problem is that they'll eventually turn yellow again.

GoRomeo · 12-18-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vwong

PlastX from Meguiar's will bring them back to clear. The only problem is that they'll eventually turn yellow again.

Yeah i did this when I polished my car and they came out great, looking new again, but then after a year or so the yellowish came back a little. One side more than the other..I guess this is temp solution but is worth it I think...

AllBlackBimmer · 12-19-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Yeah i did this when I polished my car and they came out great, looking new again, but then after a year or so the yellowish came back a little. One side more than the other..I guess this is temp solution but is worth it I think...

hmm.. def am going to try out the plasix...

We need to find a cheap UV protection... that is what is causing them to re-yellow..

Anyone know of anything to "coat" clear lights with to help block out UV rays?

E902009 · 12-19-2013, 08:19 AM

Second that on PlastX. I had the same problem. Took a rag and applied some on the side marker lenses, put some pressure into them, and wipe the stuff off. As good as new.

Elliott@DetailAddict · 01-03-2014, 05:44 PM

Personally, I just wax mine whenever I detail my car. Never yellowed on me since 08.

5soko · 01-05-2014, 02:05 PM

+1 ^ headlights, taillights , side markers all need love, sealant or wax to protect them, when i usually wax my car, i always throw sealant on the headlights/taillight/side markers, just because sealant last longer then wax, and on those parts i don't care much in wax vs sealant shine/depth.

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dhanni848 Lieutenant 38 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	I couldn't get mine to look good after the yellowing. Just bought some depo smoked ones.
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Krells Private First Class 2 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I used a little m205 polish by hand and it worked. I would assume that a bit of headlight/plastic polish would work too.
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vwong Lieutenant 31 Rep 595 Posts Drives: All Euro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	PlastX from Meguiar's will bring them back to clear. The only problem is that they'll eventually turn yellow again. __________________ 2010 Audi S4 6MT 2009 BMW 335i Coupe 6MT YouTube Channel
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E902009 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Second that on PlastX. I had the same problem. Took a rag and applied some on the side marker lenses, put some pressure into them, and wipe the stuff off. As good as new.
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Elliott@DetailAddict Brigadier General 300 Rep 4,444 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Clara, CA iTrader: (0)	Personally, I just wax mine whenever I detail my car. Never yellowed on me since 08.
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5soko Brigadier General 333 Rep 4,632 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	+1 ^ headlights, taillights , side markers all need love, sealant or wax to protect them, when i usually wax my car, i always throw sealant on the headlights/taillight/side markers, just because sealant last longer then wax, and on those parts i don't care much in wax vs sealant shine/depth. __________________ Current: E63S AMG 4matic RENNtech \|\| M5 Evolve..Eventuri \|\| F10 LCI 535i MHD
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