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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:13 AM
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Headlight Cleaner...Worth it?

As an alternative to replacing my headlights, I came across this website that claims they will restore headlight to look like new. I was just wondering if anyone has tried this product and if they know if it actually works. Its only $15.99 which is a reasonable price, but i was just wondering if it will clean the headlights. Thanks.


http://www.mdwholesale.com/
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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I just use polish or regular wax and it does the same.
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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use brasso it works and its easy to use
http://forums.nycmaximas.org/showthr...ghlight=brasso

my pics are on there same name
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Meguiars PlastX worked for me...It's like 6 bucks
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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If nothing else, you can wetsand them to look like brand new headlights.
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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i purchased this kit from advance auto parts.it was 9.99. cant remember the name. it had a pic of some altezza taillights on it though. it worked great on mine
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Meguiars PlastX worked for me...It's like 6 bucks
+1 ....worked good for me too!
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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If we wetsand them, which type of sand paper should I use?
1000?
1500?

Thanks!
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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If we wetsand them, which type of sand paper should I use?
1000?
1500?

Thanks!
A bunch of them, go from more gritty to finer.
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Meguiars PlastX!
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jitiola
use brasso it works and its easy to use
http://forums.nycmaximas.org/showthr...ghlight=brasso

my pics are on there same name
for brasso
heres a quick cell phone shot to see the difference
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y17...ssoresults.jpg

it got rid of the yellowing/fogginess but not the pitting....id wet sand it for that but for what its worth, brasso gets the job done.....got it at walmart for a few bucks
Old Jan 22, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by shissqbob
Meguiars PlastX worked for me...It's like 6 bucks
Used it before and liked the results. Just don't get any on the paint.
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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+1 ....worked good for me too!
another hit for meguiars plastx , less than five minutes. (sqeeky clean) literally.
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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i heard WD-40 does good with getting the headlights clean.
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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I bought Meguiars PlastX this weekend, but I still haven't tried it yet...probally when the warmer weather rolls around...
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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2000 grit should be the final paper used... Also use some polishing compound afterward.. and be sure to spray some clearcoat on it. Trust me on this one.
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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if your looking for a nice look to the car go with the one piece headlights look much better then stock
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by blazed SE-L
if your looking for a nice look to the car go with the one piece headlights look much better then stock
I definitly agree, but I do not want to toss $200 down the drain on headlights. I would much more rather use that towards a y-pipe or something of a performance mod.

FYI I ended up buying Meguaris PlastX and have yet to used it (because its so damn cold...) but i think it will do the trick...
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