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Old 08-25-2008, 01:07 AM
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Exclamation Hazy Lights >:-(

Im starting to get these water spots,foggy, hazey look on my G35 Coupe headlights, how do i remove it. I was told to use an orbital buffer and polish or wax?

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pics? toothpaste worked for me
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pics? toothpaste worked for me

REALLY Toothpaste?!, how and what brand, COLGATE with tartar control

ill try to get some pics
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REALLY Toothpaste?!, how and what brand, COLGATE with tartar control

ill try to get some pics
yup... i used colgate... just cover the entire light with a layer of toothpaste let it dry then wipe it off then wax the lights
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ur not yanking my chain are ya, hahah
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Nope... search it there are a few threads about using toothpaste to clear up foggy headlights
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Nope... search it there are a few threads about using toothpaste to clear up foggy headlights

ill take your word. ill try it tommorw after school :P
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i just cleaned mine today. i was detailing the car and my head lights were lazy, i used my buffer and some polish. looks brand new now
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i just cleaned mine today. i was detailing the car and my head lights were lazy, i used my buffer and some polish. looks brand new now


oo ok so my friends wasnt being a dumass about the Orbital and wax/polish :P
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use polish (either by hand or buffer) to get rid of the haziness... and THEN use the wax (sealant would be more durable for this application) to protect it and maintain it...
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Here's another link where I wet-sanded and polish headlights:

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Here ya go justin before and after shots. I used the orbital and polish on mine as well.



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There's a few threads about cleaning the headlight haze in the detailing section I believe. Just try a search.

Also, there's a few kits out there specifically for cleaning headlight surrounds; it's a fairly common problem.

http://www.autogeek.net/headlight-lens.html
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Well, i guess i am going to try the orange pad and polish on my uncles 03 G35(has only 18ooomiles).

He has been over seas for sometime now and i had to try and clean the paint up last weekend with a half 2 stage half 3 stage job lasting 4 hours. It has spent most of its life sitting either in a garage or outside for a day or two a week.

It felt like sand paper. I got the shine back with the smooth/fluffy feeling BUT.....there is tree sap scattered over the hood, fenders, and roof. I feel like a wetsand/buff is needed. since only my nail could begin to break through it.

But back on topic, the headlights are seriously hazed. Top recommendation seems to be the orange pad and polish. anyone want to directly recommend place to pick up both products. only buffer i have is a turtlewax one BTW.
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