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Old 01-22-2007, 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/
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Old 01-22-2007, 07:10 AM
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I just use polish or regular wax and it does the same.
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Old 01-22-2007, 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
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Meguiars PlastX worked for me...It's like 6 bucks
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If nothing else, you can wetsand them to look like brand new headlights.
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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
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Originally Posted by shissqbob
Meguiars PlastX worked for me...It's like 6 bucks
+1 ....worked good for me too!
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Old 01-22-2007, 05:26 PM
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If we wetsand them, which type of sand paper should I use?
1000?
1500?

Thanks!
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Old 01-22-2007, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by eilison
If we wetsand them, which type of sand paper should I use?
1000?
1500?

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A bunch of them, go from more gritty to finer.
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Meguiars PlastX!
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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
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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.
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Originally Posted by willard00
+1 ....worked good for me too!
another hit for meguiars plastx , less than five minutes. (sqeeky clean) literally.
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i heard WD-40 does good with getting the headlights clean.
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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...
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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.
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Old 02-26-2007, 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
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Old 02-26-2007, 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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