I have some light haze on the upper area of the headlight covers. I used a heavy duty rubbing compound made by Turtle to remove the haze. Took me about 7 minutes to remove the haze on both covers. The cost, about $2.15 at Walmart. Apply a generous amount and just do a circular rubbing, and wipe off with clean cloth. Remember, you are applying "rubbing" compound, not wax, so keep on rubbing, but it does not take long. If you have a buffer, use it.

 

I prefer the Meguire's head light restorer. A little more money, but I've gotten better results.

 

Used Mequire's this weekend, used 600# wet/dry first (wish I had 1200#) and polished it out, man mine was real yellow.

 

This product works great too, I used it on my last car which had significant haze and it took care of it easily.

 

Just how do you know you got better result than mine???

 

I use PlastX or the Meguires stuff.

A couple applications, then i follow it up with a few coats of wax. Does a great job keeping the lights clear. I find if i get lazy, in about 6 months I can notice some of the haze starting to come back.

I try and do it every 3-4 months. Only takes 30 mins

 

Didn't say I got a better result than yours, I said I got better results using the Meguire's.

I've used both in the past, the first couple of times I used the Turtle Wax stuff my friend had picked up and got OK results. Then the neighbours kid brought home some of the Meguire's stuff and I tried it out on my car and was totally amazed at the finished product.

I also find it lasts a bit longer as well, although it might be from the fact that it removes more haze than the Turtle Wax brand with each application.

 

 

PlastX, microfiber pad, and some elbow grease every couple of months. I've seen some NASTY G35 headlights lately. Dont be one of them.

 

My 2003 lights would haze up in a week

 

To keep the hazing from coming back, you need to apply something to protect the plastic from UV damage. A lot of people (myself included) have used a homebrew concoction of 1:1 mineral spirits and urethane lacquer applied with a foam brush or Shop Towel brand paper towels.

 

I never mentioned Turtle Wax. I stated "Turtle heavy duty rubbing compound". The only reason that I started this thread is to inform the members that there is a much easier and cheaper alternative than using the "special lens cleaner" which sells anywhere from $15 and up. The rubbing compound is less than $3. After cleaning, I still have about 95% left. These so called "special cleaners" are nothing but rubbing compound, dressed up in a better packaging and sell for $15 and up! But again, people who are willing to spend more money than necessary is their choice.

 

I have one new headlight (plus front nose and driver fender) after hitting a coyote on the FW. Of course there is a difference in clarity and slightly in look after I polish the original headlight. Polishing does not last long before hazing starts in.

Tell me how long your UV protectant brew lasts before you need to reapply and what product you purchase plus where you purchase it? Thank you.

 

I think the degree of difficultly and level of abrasive compound needed accelerates the longer you allow them to haze over and become more yellow. I have always used wax (bi-weekly, whatever I have at the time) and after 10 years, mine still look about 90% as good as they did when the car is new. If I wait more than 2 weeks, the hazing starts to get pretty bad.