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Old 11-01-2006, 05:06 PM
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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!
 
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Old 11-01-2006, 05:16 PM
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take em out, let them dry, then put some silicone around them, and then pop em back in call it a day!
 
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Old 11-01-2006, 05:22 PM
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Its on the outside! Like the clear coat on the light covers are going bad!
 
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Old 11-01-2006, 05:55 PM
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Get some very fine rubbing compound and start rubbing. If it is very rough, start w/ wet sanding.
 
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Old 11-01-2006, 06:31 PM
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Wet sanding is def not needed yet, especially sinse it sounds like he hasnt tried anything else. http://autogeek.net/headlight-lens.html
 
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Old 11-01-2006, 06:45 PM
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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.
 
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Old 11-02-2006, 09:59 AM
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Flitz it mang.
 
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Old 11-02-2006, 10:04 AM
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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
 
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Old 11-02-2006, 10:22 AM
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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!!!
 
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Old 11-03-2006, 09:15 AM
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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.
 
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Old 11-03-2006, 01:03 PM
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Everytime you wash your car, wax your headlights religiously and they will stay good.
 
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