I wanted to know if any one has any tips on how to clear up my headlights...I want the fix to last a while to i clear coat what should i do???

 

There are several posts on this topic with various methods. Some work better than others and the outcome varies a bit. Please Search for those to get the best info.

A few ways involve
A) meguiar's
B) toothpaste
C) wet sanding
D) Taking it to a shop
E) 3M
F) Permatex
G) Elbow grease
H) Buffing wheel with one of the above
I) Buying new ones
J) buying ebay lights and using the lenses from them

I used Meguiar's and that lasted a few short months. I am about to redo them.

 

https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sed...100-000-a.html

 

I use WolfGang Swirl Remover followed by WolfGang Finishing Glaze then a layer of wax to help protect the headlight from further oxidation caused by the sun.

 

you can use Meguiars M105 and just work the polish in by had in small sections until the haze is gone and then seal the headlight with a sealant like menzerna powerlock or blackfire wetdiamond. just make sure you tape up well around the lights.

 

a method that will last a long time, wetsand the headlights thoroughly with 1000 - 1200 grit, then shoot a couple of coats of automotive clear...i've had headlights go for 3+ years with no signs of hazing

 

Could you explain in more detail?

 

platix works if you just have a little hazing

the 3M kit is cheap and all you need a drill and maybe 30 min

 

What kind of automotive clear? aersol ok? and does it have to be uv

 

no aerosol...has to be a catalyzed (2 part) clear like used for a paintjob for a car

 

I used this:



worked REALLY well and made them look brand new

b4: https://i.imgur.com/CtyY2.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/VMNbb.jpg

after: https://i.imgur.com/WSmlU.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/SBZgE.jpg

The best method I found was
1) First clean headlights and dry them
2) Use PlastX ($5)
3) Use the TurtleWax kit. Only use the "Lens clarifying compound". DOnt bother with the pads/spray lubricant. The compound is what actually does work
4) Use the sealant that comes with the turtle wax
5) seal it with some type of wax if you want

The above methods I have used on about 4 different cars and all made them crystal clear and found it the best way. will total about $12-15. And they're still crystal clear

 

I've polished my early 03 lenses and one side was still cloudy. Like it was on the inside.

 

I have used this method


I have used this kit but I went over a headlight with a 2500 and 3000 grit sand paper first.

After that I used sanding pads that come with a kit to sand down the light to a smooth clear surface. If you do use sand paper it must be used with a lubricant (water or the one that comes in a kit)

 

Ive used a few things from auto stores, but none worked. Unitl I purchased the 3m kit. You put it on your drill and use the different grits and finish with some compound(all provided,except the drill of course) and your done. Great improvement, I would say 85%-90% clear. For $18 bucks and an hour of work, well worth the cost and time.

 

^Nice looking out bro.
I saw the thread title and was coming here to post the same

^Yep. It is possible for them to get UV damage on the inside. It happened with mine. Not very bad though.

Just a little note on the 3M kit, your headlights will require regular maintenance to stay clear after using this kit, because it removes any UV protection left on the outside of the lens.

When I did my projector retrofit, I had my painter to sand the lenses down and clear coat them and they came out really really good. The only problem is on the inside of the lens, and I may at some point bake the lenses back off and let him do the same sand/clear process to the inside of the lens as well.