frag Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 stop there. By the way brake fluid can damage paint so be careful with it. Yea. That's probably part of the answer to my question above: what's the physics or chemistry of brake fluid effectiveness as a plastic cleaner and polisher? It's probably the same brake fluid chemical ingredient that disolves paint and that eats at plastic oxidation (yellow). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I have seen bubbled and rusted areas under a brake master cyl and I never thought of putting this to good use. This should be on Mythbusters in the enxt few weeks. Did you see the one where they tried Coke as an anti corrosive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron917 Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I tried to use brake fluid as a paint remover once (needed to clean a spot for an electrical ground connection). I didn't do anything! Either Volvo paint is immune to brake fluid, or Castrol LMA doesn't damage paint. Haven't tried it on my Sube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubyZoom Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 A pal of mine told me that the best trick for yellow headlights is CLR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leg93 Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 A pal of mine told me that the best trick for yellow headlights is CLR I happen to have some CLR, brake fluid, yellow headlights, and some time this weekend. I'll give it a shot and let you know next week how it goes. I wonder what happens if you mix CLR and brake fluid? Anyone else want to take on that task? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjer Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Well, I tried just now some prestone brake fluid (dot 3) that I had on the shelf. It seemed to be taking off a layer of roughness with some elbow grease, but now the lenses appear to be cloudy... any suggestions here? (96 outback 5 spd... 175k) thanks badjer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 you need to clean it and then polish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjer Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 polish with what?? thanks badjer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 automotive polishing compound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leg93 Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I happen to have some CLR, brake fluid, yellow headlights, and some time this weekend. I'll give it a shot and let you know next week how it goes. I wonder what happens if you mix CLR and brake fluid? Anyone else want to take on that task? Nothing like replying to yourself. It snowed here this weekend, temps fell in to single digits. No garage so I didn't try it. My dedication declines with the temperature. I'll just drive during daylight hours or tailgate someone with decent headlights until the spring thaw. I could just duct tape a mag light to the hood, probably provide better light at this point anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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