Foggy Headlight Lens??

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Old 02-28-2007 | 01:15 AM
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Foggy Headlight Lens??

On my 98 the lens are real faded or foggy looking. is there a product or any other way to clean these and make them look clear again?
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Old 02-28-2007 | 01:28 AM
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Meguiar's Plast-X.... as long as the 'cloudy' is on the OUTSIDE of the lens and not on the inside.
 
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Old 02-28-2007 | 02:13 AM
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Ok thanks, ill try it, and what if it is on the inside, am i screwed?
 
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Old 02-28-2007 | 04:41 PM
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If it's on the inside, it's likely a result of condensation/mineral deposits.

Check it out -- if it is, let's talk a bit more. My hunch is that it's on the outside and that the Plast-X will remedy your situation.

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Old 02-28-2007 | 11:36 PM
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I tried plast-x on mine, it didn't completely clean them. Then again it's my own fault for going so long without doing it.
 
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Old 02-28-2007 | 11:45 PM
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I tried plast-x on mine, it didn't completely clean them. Then again it's my own fault for going so long without doing it.
Did you try multiple applications?

I've seen that stuff bring back some SEROIUSLY thrashed clear plastics. I mean, I've been speechless a few times... it's truly good stuff.
 
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Old 02-28-2007 | 11:50 PM
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Old 02-28-2007 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by RockPick
Did you try multiple applications?

I've seen that stuff bring back some SEROIUSLY thrashed clear plastics. I mean, I've been speechless a few times... it's truly good stuff.
I would second that .. the only thing I have seen work better is wetsanding with micromesh, and the Plast-X is a lot easier to use.
 

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Old 03-01-2007 | 12:25 AM
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I'll third that with the Plast-X...good stuff. I've also used good'ol Meguiar's #80 and other similar polishes with good results on plastic headlights with good results when I didn't have any Plast-X handy. It also works very well on most clear plastic intrument lenses as long as they're not lexan.
 




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