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Old 08-23-08 | 02:36 PM
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Just cleaned up my head lights on my 98 LS.....Holy Crap!!!
They look new again!

Works on the fog lights too.

1 Before


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3 Before 2



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Old 08-23-08 | 02:44 PM
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WOAH!

wont they just get foggy again?

NICE JOB!
Old 08-23-08 | 03:18 PM
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they might, im waiting to save up for clear bra over mine before i take the 10mins to clean mine up >.>
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This is the second time I've cleaned the lenses. The first stuff I used was basically two steps of wet sanding, and then apply a wax type product.
This stuff was the same two step wet sand, then polish, and then a clear sealer, which made a HUGH difference.
Hopefully this will last longer, the other stuff lasted about a year.

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Got a good tip from a friend... Go to an aquatic store and get the de-fog cream... apply it after the cleaning and don't be cheap. That stuff works!
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Originally Posted by Rocan
Got a good tip from a friend... Go to an aquatic store and get the de-fog cream... apply it after the cleaning and don't be cheap. That stuff works!

The final step very well may have been that de-fogg cream in the kit. What ever it is, you wipe it on generously and leave it alone, no buffing off.

Here is the site
http://www.myheadlight.com/
Old 08-23-08 | 06:13 PM
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Nice work. How much time did you devote to doing this?
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The bag says 5 min a headlight. I spent about a half hour all said and done. Did some extra wet sanding on each step, plus I did the fog lights too.
Cost $20.
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Surprising it works...
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I've been using Plast X; works for me.
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Originally Posted by lexie
I've been using Plast X; works for me.

How long is the Plast X lasting for you??
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A;; the product work the same they remove the old UV coating which has disintegrated and yellowed from chemicals and age.
Polishing is great but you have removed the ugly protective layer and left the headlight plastic open to the air. It will now oxidize faster than a quick cleaning . You HAVE to cover the headlights with clear bra material or it will reappear in a few weeks.
Hell toothpaste would have done the same job but nothing other than weekly waxing as the headlights produce heat and strip it away will keep it clean.
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A;; the product work the same they remove the old UV coating which has disintegrated and yellowed from chemicals and age.
Polishing is great but you have removed the ugly protective layer and left the headlight plastic open to the air. It will now oxidize faster than a quick cleaning . You HAVE to cover the headlights with clear bra material or it will reappear in a few weeks.
Hell toothpaste would have done the same job but nothing other than weekly waxing as the headlights produce heat and strip it away will keep it clean.

Yaaa........I'm aware of all that, that's why I tried this stuff, because in the pouch of stuff there was pouch #2, which is a clear sealer. Like a PolyGlo, which has been on my Mastercraft boat in the Florida sun, for about 7 years, and is now ready for a re-do.

I explained it here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...70&postcount=4

How long does clear bra last?? How is it applied?? Where can you buy it??

You know....we change our oil and wash our cars, so now we add sanding our headlights, throw it in there between, rotating tires, changing brakes.

So if this stuff works and keeps your lenses clean for the life of the car .........would you used it??

I'll keep you posted.

Edited Here: Went to a site that sells the Clear Bra material ( http://www.invisiblemask.com/site.html ).
Looks like good stuff, anybody here using it? Right now I don't need this stuff, we'll see how long it lasts.......good thing there is an archive.

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"clear bra" is the street term for a clear plastic film that is adhesively attached to the lens. it seals it from air and therefore protects it from oxidation.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
"clear bra" is the street term for a clear plastic film that is adhesively attached to the lens. it seals it from air and therefore protects it from oxidation.
Cool..........If this stuff doesn't last, then I'll know what to get next time.


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