My headlights have that hazey look you get after a few years of never being cleaned. I know some people do it themselves, but I don't know what the heck I'm doing, I'd rather take it to a professional place. Anyone know of any suggestions in and around Dallas? And how much it costs? thanks

 

Just try it yourself for <$20 for a kit at most local auto parts stores. If you screw it up or don't get the result you want, you can just get it done professionally and you're not out much. No reason to waste money on something like that when it's much cheaper and faster to do it yourself.

 

dont you have to remove the headlight to clean the inside? i'm not savvy at removing parts and whatnot. or is the apparent haze on the inside really on the outside?

 

http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G1900

No you don't have to remove anything. It is all external.

 

No doubt, try the Meguiar's first. I think you'll be glad you did.

 

do you have to use a drill to buff it? gonna have to borrow one from work.

 

Yes, you'll need a drill, preferably one with variable speed. I too wondered if I could do it myself. Did my internet research on 3M website and Meguires too. Mine were yellowed and hazy... 20 minutes work and they looked ALMOST brand new... Considering the cost of replacements, >$500 for both for parts not including labor which is intensive, a very satisfying hour of my time well spent.

 

Great advice from Bob...even try the Plastic-X by hand before to see if this makes any difference. I posted about this. both my 02 and 05 have sparkling headlights (albeit they didn't sound as bad as yours) and I attribute it to the meguires magic!

I've got a 3/4 full bottle sitting in my garage if you want to get together sometime I'd be glad to help. You'd be surprised...this stuff is magic. Worked on my company car too!

 

^I'm with scdroptop.. I used plastic-x as well and noticed a big change.

 

...i've been using the plastic x also...everytime I wash the vehicle,I do them by hand...just as fast as drying the car !!!

 

+1 on the Plast-X -- $5 at Wal-Mart.
Not a permanent solution, so I agree on re-applying it every now and again. You can't screw it up, and no drill required.

I know that Harbor Freight & others have a kit for a drill, but that route scares me. If you don't want to use elbow grease, a variable speed drill with a high-quality soft buffing pad and Plast-X will make short work of it.