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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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Hazy Headlamps

I recently noticed that my headlams were getting that awful haze so I tried that Meguiars product... Plastix and I think it made it worse. Any ideas on how to deal with this problem??

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 02:44 AM
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thats shouldnt happen... i think your doing it wrong

i just use toothpaste...

cover the entire light in tooth paste let it dry then wipe off competely... then wax the lights...
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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You should be applying the plastix until it goes clear and then remove with another microfiber.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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3M Plastic Cleaner and 3M Plastic polish will work a miracle on the headlights! By the way, this isn't limited to Infiniti, it's all the newer cars with the plastic headlights, no exceptions!

http://www.autogeek.net/3mplasclean.html

http://www.autogeek.net/3mplaspol.html
 

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Beebo
thats shouldnt happen... i think your doing it wrong

i just use toothpaste...

cover the entire light in tooth paste let it dry then wipe off competely... then wax the lights...
Alright, I'll give PlastiX another try. If not I'll use toothpaste. If it doesn't work at least the headlamps will be minty fresh!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 03:37 AM
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headlightsolutions.net, try this product, i think you can get it for 9 or 10 bucks the three use one....
 
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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Alright, I'll give PlastiX another try. If not I'll use toothpaste. If it doesn't work at least the headlamps will be minty fresh!
LOL
 
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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wet sand lot of work but worth the effort
 
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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wet sand lot of work but worth the effort
that works too...
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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I use the plastix & about 1 month later the haze is back. Tired of doing it, I thought someone mentioned using a light sandpaper then wax it? I will try the toothpaste....is colgate ok? lol
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by reverse
I use the plastix & about 1 month later the haze is back. Tired of doing it, I thought someone mentioned using a light sandpaper then wax it? I will try the toothpaste....is colgate ok? lol
YOU CAN DO EITHER... but if you wet sand it know what your doing because you can mess up the surface of the plastic... colgates fine to use... thats what i used
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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I use flitz. Works really well. In really hazy spots you just do it over again.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by reverse
I use the plastix & about 1 month later the haze is back. Tired of doing it, I thought someone mentioned using a light sandpaper then wax it? I will try the toothpaste....is colgate ok? lol
the haze will always return because now you've stripped the UV protection from the plastic, you will now have to maintain the lights every month or so, wetsanding and wax are not going to fix the problem
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Well my boy in Miami started this little headlamp claning business not too long ago. He has awesome prices and the lights come out BLING! it lasts over a year w/o having to touch it. Depends on how you treat your car ( wash, garage, etc ) . I have his number if you want it, great guy and hes local, he will come to your house and do the work. Less than $80 a pair i beleive
 

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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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If you cover the light with clear bra film after cleaning them you will never have to touch them again.
 
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