hazy headlight fix

[red96ram]

I have a 96 dodge, and like most that I see, the headlights have that yellow haze to them, which looks like crap. I was going to replace them, but I was walking in Autozone and saw a polish that says it fixes the problem. I was wondering if anyone has used it and if it works at all. I always assumed the haze came from the inside so I was skeptical. Anyone ever used it? it's like $7, so it's not a big deal if it doesn't work, but I would rather spend that on a 6 pack if it doesn't work. lol thanks:Cheer:

[SuperDave4x4]

I actually just got back from Autozone and was looking at two different products that are for headlights. I didn't buy any because I just use some mothers wheel polish and it takes the haze away for a little while and works "ok".

Let me know how it turns out.

[Bob Wagner]

flitz works well too

[zstroken]

Polish should work. I know some use like 2000 grit sand paper, and then a brown grocery bag.

[red96ram]

thanks for all the input! I will probably try a few options and report back. thanks again

[joefarmer]

Polish should work. I know some use like 2000 grit sand paper, and then a brown grocery bag.
Dumb question, what does the brown paper bag do? Polish? Why not a microfiber or lint-free towel?

[Signature600]

Dumb question, what does the brown paper bag do? Polish? Why not a microfiber or lint-free towel?

Because everyone knows that products that are bad for the environment ALWAYS outperform more green solutions!

Chris:D

[zstroken]

Polish it. Plus you could use it on some of the ohio girls!

[joefarmer]

10-4. You have to go pretty far south in Ohio to find any of those female things that are worth polishing. LOL

[zstroken]

If you go far enough south don't you need 2 bags for the girls?

[Scooter's Roofing]

the haze is oxidation of the polycarbonate... like rust on iron...

polish them out and wax them regularly, and they'll stay better looking longer

[rs359]

Advance Auto has a Silver pouch that costs about 20.00 it works great mine were terrible and now look like new. I had a small rock chip in one of mine and they were so bad that it could not be seen until I cleaned them. This is the only one I have found with a sealer . If not sealed it will come back worse than before.$.02 Rich

[DCA52387]

I've been fixing headlights for side jobs lately for $50.00 I sand the lights with 1500 or 2000 grit paper, then mask them spray them with adhesion promoter then give them a coat of snap dry clear takes about 30 mins and they look brand new!

[duallyspeed]

flitz,i have used it.it works wonders.

[Billysgoat]

I tried the silver bag stuff from Waly world, it fairly well impressed me on the Jetta's headlights, they were the faded yellowish, now back to clear.

[97 D-Tec]

<<< is cheap and uses tooth paste as soon as they start to get hazey... works well with getting bugs off as well..

[Rattlin_Ram]

I used the same mothers aluminum polish that I use on my wheels... works good... kinda found out by accident... lol

[Andrew Allen]

id go with 2000 grit sandpaper and the clear spray stuff!! my buddy has cleaned some pretty wicked nasty lights before and made them look brand new!

[moss765]

whats this clear spray stuff??

[Andrew Allen]

hmmmm haha i couldnt tell you exactly, just some kind of spray to protect it

[moss765]

ahhh lol gotch ya well can i like buy it in stores? whats it called?

[Andrew Allen]

haha i dont know that either! let me ask my buddy real quick

[Andrew Allen]

its called "plastix"

[moss765]

alright thank ya ill have to look for it here soon

[ROSKOE115]

You could always hit them with a buffer and some compound. I do that every few months and it works well.

[Rattlin_Ram]

You could always hit them with a buffer and some compound. I do that every few months and it works well.

A mild compound and a wrag works too... Depending on how bad they are...

[oneton]

meguirs has some 'headlight restore, plastic restore,lens restore,something along those lines,comes in a white bottle (product is a white liquid)i paid 5 dollars for it at pep boys and it is good.apply let sit 5-10 min and buff out.feels slick when finished like waxing lenses

[bumpr6]

I hit mine with a buffer at a medium speed. worked good