I'm having a problem with my headlights fogging up. It's like a foggy film that can't be cleaned. Anybody have this problem or know a safe way to clean the headlights?

G's UP....

 

3M plastic cleaner..works a treat.

 

Infiniti Service Bulletins
Headlight fogging.
http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownershi.../ITB03-051.htm
Plastic headlamp lens cleaner.
http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownershi.../ITB02-031.htm

 

Thanks G's...I looked up and hooked up with the 3m plastic cleaner and polish! Thanks for the replys.

G's UP....

 

Is the foggy film on the inside our outside of the lens?

I seem to have a film on the inside of the lens.

Did the 3m polish work?

 

Yeah my friend has the same problem with his. Mines ok but his is BAD! His is on the inside. I told him to take it to the deal cause its fugged!

 

3M Polish doesn't work - McGuires Plastix doesn't work - When the fog is on the inside (like mine/and some of yours) we're screwed, unless we take the lense apart and try to clean from inside... I have found that the "proprietary" part of Infiniti is nothing more than sealed items that need attention - when you ask "Infiniti Consumer Affairs" about the issue they tell you they advise not to modify - so we're sh@# out of luck unless we take our chances on refining their f-ups.

 

As my links above point out, 3M polish is for outside "fogging" (read dirty lens). For inside fogging (condensation buildup inside lens), see my first link above (summary below).

As the service bulletin points out, all current headlamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). Moisture in the air sometimes "travels" into the headlamp assembly. As the temperature inside the headlamp cools, this moisture may condense and appear as a cloudy lens. When the headlights are turned ON: The fogging/cloudiness should disappear in less than 1 minute. If you're still having problems, take to dealer and fix under warranty.

 

Like everyone here already mentioned, it really depends if its the outer plastic just reacting to the environment or if it's on the inside. If it's surface fading, then it could be fixed with a polishing compound and a high speed buffer. Once, you clean this up, I highly recommend you have clear headlight protection applied as it will keep your headlights clear.

 

Experiencing the same issue. The "fog" appears to be on the inside of the lens. It's really pissing me off. This shouldn't be happening on a car that costs almost 40 grand.

 

Where can the recommended 3M polish (#39010) be found? I've stopped by several local chains here in Austin, but can't seem to find it anywhere.

 

Yeah, right, you see this on Mercedes as well, has nothing to do with the price of the car.

 

I bought it here 3M Plastic Cleaner and Polish They seemed to have the best price, I too couldn't find it locally, I looked at all the auto stores with no luck!

I used the polish on my headlights today, 1/9, and it works great, mine didn't have much of a haze, but it took care of what was there, didn't use the cleaner, it says it's flammable, and I was in my garage with a water heater, but don't need it!

 

Just curious... but when we speak of this haze... it can be on the outside... BUT regardless of any rubbing during a wash or scratching behind a towel... it won't budge as though it is on the inside? 3M accordingly would then remedy all this?

 

I think it will. I posted last week about my 03 sedan lights fogging on the inside. I had washed car many times with attn to light covers and it never budged. After reading other posts about plastic polish, I looked closer and rubbed one spot with a dry finger and it came off. It was on the outside! I used Meguiars plastic polish and some elbow and they look new again.