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Old 03-13-09, 10:07 AM
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Default hazy front light covers...

anybody know anythng i can do the head lights to eliminate some of the haziness on the clear plastic piece short of buying new ones?
Old 03-13-09, 10:12 AM
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I have been using a product called Plastix.

The only problem is the haze comes back.

If any knows about a sealant that thy have used successfully, please share.

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Old 03-13-09, 01:01 PM
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I use the Novus products on a buffer (Novus 3, then Novus 2, and wipe off w/ Novus 1). I have them around for another hobby & they work good - for a while.

Just like salimshah said, Novus doesn't last forever either. They looked good for about 6 mo's but they're starting to haze again. I was just noticing that the other day.
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Get some automotive scratch remover and buff out the headlight cover. If you don't have a power buffer, be prepared to work up a sweat! Put a good coat of sealer/wax when you're done and this will prolong the time to about a year before it hazes over again.

There are some kits on the market but they are $20-$20 and they just contain some 600-800 grit sandpaper, scratch remover and rags.
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Minimal effort using Platix. You dont feel any grit and the lens is free of scratches.

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I've used Turtle Wax Bug and Tar remover on other cars with good results, I'll be trying it on my LS430 this weekend, one of the lenses is starting to age.
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I'm using Meguiar's PlastX. It works pretty good. My arm gets tired though from rubbing back and forth. Results are amazing for me.
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your best bet is to wetsand with 1500-2000 grit sandpaper, and polish with a compound such as 3m scratch remover. Then a few coats of Collinite insulator wax, and you should be good!.
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right on, thanks for the feedback guys!!
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ive found out that there isnt any product good enough to remove haze except wet sanding 800 grit sandpaper and then using 1000-2000 grit sandpaper. after that using plastix on each headlight using an electric buffer. it takes work and effort, but its well worth it.
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toothpaste is a tried and true method
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BG sells a headlight restore kit for about $49.95 works extremely well highly recommended i get it from our bg guy that comes by our dealer once a week.
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Originally Posted by Rx300Mat
BG sells a headlight restore kit for about $49.95 works extremely well highly recommended i get it from our bg guy that comes by our dealer once a week.
Does the kit contain a sealant? After how long does the haze return?

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the kit is just overpriced products that have already been suggested...
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