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Old 09-19-02 | 08:54 PM
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If you got filmy headlights and you dont want to go through the troouble of taking the housing apart and sanding it as needed. Heres something that worked for me beyond belief I was applying some wax to my hood and I managed to get a little on the headlight well my headlights were extremely filmy and I couldnt find anyhting to work but when I took of the little bit of wax that had dried on the headlight It was crystal clear. So I waxed both headlights and like magic they were crystal clear all I do is apply a new coat after every wash and they are still crystal clear.
Old 09-19-02 | 09:48 PM
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Well, I tried it.. It worked somewhat.. But it still didn't get ALL of it off.
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Old 09-19-02 | 09:51 PM
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I would suggest leaving it on longer and also I forgot to mention it works wonders on your foglights as well
Old 09-19-02 | 11:30 PM
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hahaaa thats funny. accidental discoveries. i think i will try that soon. thanks for the info.
Old 09-20-02 | 12:05 AM
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thanks for the heads up. My lights could definately use a wax!
Old 09-20-02 | 03:21 AM
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I'll try leaving it on longer then... Be back later with results.
Old 09-21-02 | 12:30 PM
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I used to spray tire shine on them, it worked beautifully.
Old 09-21-02 | 03:02 PM
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Zaino helped a little on mine, used it on the taillights too. They weren't real foggy but they look a little sharper, brighter now. I'm still looking for something that'll do more for the headlights, but the only thing I can find locally is Meguiars No. 18 Clear Plastics Detailer, I might give that a shot if I can't find a polish.
Old 10-09-02 | 07:26 AM
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My head lights look like crap......I definately will give this a try.
Old 10-09-02 | 02:56 PM
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You could also try toothpaste, that often helps a little. Do alot of peoples' lights have the haze on them like serrano's picture? Mine were never hazy like that, maybe I should consider myself lucky. I'm trying to get rid of fine scratches, eventually I'll get something online if I don't find it locally.
Old 10-09-02 | 03:09 PM
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ive taken mine apart and cleaned the inside, so thats not a problem. but to keep them shiny, i just use windex. then, after that i put rainex on them too...
Old 10-18-02 | 12:27 PM
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I had the yellowing problem with my 92 es300. I used a product called "Scratch Remover" from Walmart. Comes in a yellow bottle. It was intended from minor scratches like key scratches around the door lock and rubbing swirls from washing the car. Applied in circular motions to the lens, let dry to a haze, and clean with clean cloth. Yellowing and haze was gone. Lens crystal clear. No oven baking, demel tool, disecting the lamp. Try it. It removes the oxidation layer from the lens. Be sure to follow up with a polish or rain treatment.

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Old 10-18-02 | 05:39 PM
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I will be in full Karate Kid mode this weekend.

"Wax on....Wax off"...lol


Thanks for the info!
Old 10-18-02 | 05:43 PM
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Let me know what you think.
Old 10-18-02 | 10:08 PM
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I am going to try that RIGHT NOW as a matter of fact I have that Hazy thing going on on my 97 ES300 ...I hate it....Hey I'll let U know how it goes



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