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Old 03-17-2003, 06:27 AM
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how do I clean cloudy headlights?
How do I clean up the cloudy headlights on my 2k2 SE? The plastic over the HIDs has a nasty haze.

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Old 03-17-2003, 06:42 AM
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i no u wont believe me but try windex i did once and it worked
never tried again tho cuz i didnt want to risk problems from repeat use
if not just keep scrubbign with a rag and soap
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Re: how do I clean cloudy headlights?
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How do I clean up the cloudy headlights on my 2k2 SE? The plastic over the HIDs has a nasty haze.

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Others have recommended plastic cleaner from places like pep boys. No matter what..it will come back, so all you can do is try to keep up with it.
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Originally posted by max...to the ma
i no u wont believe me but try windex i did once and it worked
never tried again tho cuz i didnt want to risk problems from repeat use
if not just keep scrubbign with a rag and soap
Both of these ideas will not work.

Get plastic polish from Checker/Pep Boys/Auto Zone. It takes the haze right off.
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Old 03-17-2003, 07:32 AM
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Originally posted by max...to the ma
i no u wont believe me but try windex i did once and it worked
never tried again tho cuz i didnt want to risk problems from repeat use
if not just keep scrubbign with a rag and soap
someone should point out that nissan specifically says not to use ammonia-based cleaners on the headlights. I think that's the "problems from repeat use" he's talking about.
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SafeCut if the haze is on the outside
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Wax works great for me.
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