Headlights foggy!

03_GT · 11-01-2006, 05:06 PM

So how can i restore my headlights back to new since they are foggy or do i have to go out and new ones? They where foggy when i purchased my GT!

Stan · 11-01-2006, 05:16 PM

take em out, let them dry, then put some silicone around them, and then pop em back in call it a day!

03_GT · 11-01-2006, 05:22 PM

Its on the outside! Like the clear coat on the light covers are going bad!

bassman97 · 11-01-2006, 05:55 PM

Get some very fine rubbing compound and start rubbing. If it is very rough, start w/ wet sanding.

*03gtmustang* · 11-01-2006, 06:31 PM

Wet sanding is def not needed yet, especially sinse it sounds like he hasnt tried anything else. http://autogeek.net/headlight-lens.html

whitethunder46 · 11-01-2006, 06:45 PM

Ditto ^^^^^^^^

You can also try Meguiar's Plast-X. That is basically a polisher/cleaner/protectant in one. And also you should be able to find that at your local car store. It might take a little buffing with a normal applicator pad unless you have a smaller lighter cutting pad.

r3dn3ck · 11-02-2006, 09:59 AM

Flitz it mang.

*Randy Stinchcomb* · 11-02-2006, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03_GT

So how can i restore my headlights back to new since they are foggy or do i have to go out and new ones? They where foggy when i purchased my GT!

common problem due to UV's, esp in hot southern states, you can try polishing them out like posted above or we can sell you new ones for $79.95 each + shipping

StangGT804 · 11-02-2006, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03_GT

Its on the outside! Like the clear coat on the light covers are going bad!

my passenger headlight is doing the same!! but i want new smoked headlights so let em go bad!!!

01FR500 · 11-03-2006, 09:15 AM

My original hadlights did the same thing, moisture on the inside and crapy lense on the outside. I got the clear corner headlights about two years ago,from MT, they are starting to get bad now. I have to take them out every now and then to dry them out, still haven't decided on what I want to do about the lesnses though.

El Diablo · 11-03-2006, 01:03 PM

Everytime you wash your car, wax your headlights religiously and they will stay good.

11-01-2006, 05:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
03_GT Smoke Tires....Not Drugs. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 634	Headlights foggy! So how can i restore my headlights back to new since they are foggy or do i have to go out and new ones? They where foggy when i purchased my GT!

11-01-2006, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stan Beantown Stang Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,305	take em out, let them dry, then put some silicone around them, and then pop em back in call it a day! __________________ 2002 Black Mustang GT 5 speed Mods BORLA Stingers SLP Catted-X MGW Shifter Mach 1 Grill Delete/Chin Spoiler Chrome 03 Cobra's 17x9 H&R Supersports Waiting to install Vortech Supercharger 4.10's FOR SALE!! SLP LM1 Catback, Magnaflow O/R X PM ME!

11-01-2006, 06:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	Wet sanding is def not needed yet, especially sinse it sounds like he hasnt tried anything else. http://autogeek.net/headlight-lens.html __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

11-01-2006, 06:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	Ditto ^^^^^^^^ You can also try Meguiar's Plast-X. That is basically a polisher/cleaner/protectant in one. And also you should be able to find that at your local car store. It might take a little buffing with a normal applicator pad unless you have a smaller lighter cutting pad. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

11-03-2006, 09:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
01FR500 Cones Beware Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texarkana, TX/Conway, AR Posts: 821	My original hadlights did the same thing, moisture on the inside and crapy lense on the outside. I got the clear corner headlights about two years ago,from MT, they are starting to get bad now. I have to take them out every now and then to dry them out, still haven't decided on what I want to do about the lesnses though. __________________ 2003 GT H&R SuperSports l Tokico Illumina dampers l Maximum Motorsports c/c plates l MM XL SFCs l JLT RAI l MGW shifter l Alum. radiator l other goodies...

11-01-2006, 05:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
03_GT Smoke Tires....Not Drugs. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 634	Its on the outside! Like the clear coat on the light covers are going bad!

11-01-2006, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,497	Get some very fine rubbing compound and start rubbing. If it is very rough, start w/ wet sanding.

11-02-2006, 09:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,015	Flitz it mang.

11-03-2006, 01:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
El Diablo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 143	Everytime you wash your car, wax your headlights religiously and they will stay good. __________________ 2001 PROCHARGED GT 401RWHP 416RWTQ @ 9.5#'s BOOST

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