Are the headlights plastic or glass? I was thinking about using RainEx on them but decided to be safe and not because it is not recommended for plastic, only for glass.

G35 Coupe 6MT / Brilliant Silver / Graphite / Prem.Pkg. / BSM

Doug.

 

High impact space material (Plastic), don't even think it is carbon lenses like in spectacles.[img]/w3timages/icons/frown.gif[/img] One of the only things I don't like about the "G". Eventually they are going to turn yellow, chalky and hazy.[img]/w3timages/icons/mad.gif[/img]

 

That sucks...and I hear on top of that they're a pain in the *** to replace.

 

Add expensive to that, I think about U$300 or there about.....[img]/w3timages/icons/frown.gif[/img]

 

Maybe the invisigaurd headlight protection might be a good investment. something like 60 bucks. I never thought of the headlights getting pitted. Think I might have to invest now.

 

I have the StoneGard on mine. Got one little chip before I got it on, but now I drive without worrying.[img]/w3timages/icons/cool.gif[/img]

 

I use Plexus plastic cleaner. It is really some great stuff. I use it on my headlights, tail lights, and interior plastics, (instrument cluster, radio, & A/C display)

Plexus seals the pores in plastic surfaces with a micro-thin layer of shiny, protective wax, plastic becomes resistant to debris, oil, scratches, and eventual yellowing. And its anti-static properties repel dust and lint.

 

Does that cleaner leave the surfaces looking shiny though? I hate it when cleaners leave the interior plastics looking all greasy and shiny.

 

I've used Rain-X on them for over a year now. No problems.

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My guess is that they are polycarbonate (tradename Lexan) because it's one of the toughest transparent plastics. If it is polycarbonate, it experience loss of strength from exposure to chemicals. Once I was working on a project that used Lexan panels with holes in it for bolting to a steel panel. It worked great until I put Loctite on the some of the bolt threads. The next day it was covered with cracks radiating from each of the bolt holes with Loctite. The bolts without Loctite were fine.

G35 Coupe 6MT / Brilliant Silver / Graphite / Prem.Pkg. / BSM

Doug.