2004SickLiqSilver

I've been searching all throughout the 'net for '04 headlight covers because my current ones have a very bad humidity/condensation marks on them. Seeing how I'm not a mechanical/technical person I'm opting to purchase a pair of brand new headlight covers. Can someone point me to the right direction?

MaXXXpower

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I'm not exactly sure what your asking. Are you looking for the clear cover that makes up the visible outside portion of your headlight?
If so, it's not a replacement item, you'd have to get the whole headlight.
Is the problem just the moisture inside? Cause there are fixes for that that only involve a hair dryer and some silicon sealant.(and your time to take the headlights off your car, pretty simple)

2004SickLiqSilver

I need the whole plastic cover. The humidity/condensation thing it's past a blow dryer and whatever else. It looks 'stained' and not to mention 'foggy'.

MaXXXpower

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They don't sell the cover alone. Follow my instructions in this thread about painting the interior of the headlight to get instruction on how to take it apart. So you can clean it up. And at the same time maybe paint it or install some angel eyes.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ght=headlights
Feel free to Private message me for any instructions on this process.

2004SickLiqSilver

....a visual as to what I'm talking about

jimmypronet

Are you sure those are from the inside? cuz if those are outside you will have to sand and buff those just make sure before you open it......

MaXXXpower

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I would say that looks cureable with a easy cleaning.
Did you or the previous owner upgrade the lights to HID's? Alot of people get condensation in there by not sealing up their aftermarket hid lights. That or nissan didn't do a good job with the sealant when putting the clear cover on the light itself.
Even if you could find the replacement clear cover, you would need to bake the headlights to get the seal right, which also dries it and the sealant out so it doesn't trap in any humidity.
I'd say, take em apart. Worst case scenario, you buy new/used headlights from ebay. Which isn't likely.

MaXXXpower

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Of course, do this first. What jimmy said.

2004SickLiqSilver

I've been the only owner of the car and I haven't done anything to the lights. I noticed this early last week occuring, and eventually it led to my right headlight no longer functioning. Now, my deal is, I am not mechanically/technically inclined, so things that might be something for you, are very big for me. I don't know what to do. You're talking about baking the lights before putting them back on?

MaXXXpower

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Yeah, when you put it all back together you use the same sealant that was on the light (it's a kinda "tarry/asphalt" type sealant) You may need to add some extra sealant from the hardware store. Then push back together, bake at 250 for 10 mins, pull out, and push it together again, bake it again 10 mins, pull out and push together again until it cant move anymore.

To do this to you headlights you don't need to be mechanically inclined. You just need a socket wrench set, preferably with 8" extension. And just drop the bumper (doesn't have to come all the way off) the 4-5 bolts to get to to take the headlight assy. out and unplug the wires to the light bulbs.
Just take your time. You'll need a few hours for disassembly/baking/cleaning/baking . I'm guessing 3-6 hrs.

jimmypronet

Yup take youre time dont be on rush......

2004SickLiqSilver

Just knowing it'll take 3-6 hours is discouraging enough. I'm considering taking it to a body shop to have it done.

MaXXXpower

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I'm guessing they will tell you you need new light assemblies. I think I've heard they would be in the neighborhood of $900.
Never hurts to ask them though.

jsmithsole

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This is on the outside of the lens, get a lens restoration kit and they will look like new. I just did mine last weekend and they look great!

http://www.6thgenmaxima.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3404

KCMAXX

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^^ I agree...

My Muranos lights did the same thing. I just waxed and buffed it off.

I think my wife let bird **** dry and it stained the lens.

It will come off.

Damn, I would think you'd try to clean it before buying new lights...

MAXIMIZED04

im new to this site i have 04 max and im lookin for the sidemarker overlays and how mto get my hands on some any help

MAXIMIZED04

im lookin for side marker overlays any help

larsim

I had the same problem on mine and the problem is absolutely outside the headlight - not inside. I used a very delicate sandpaper, a water bottle spray and a towel. After sanding out all of the crap, I used a plastic scratch remover (don't remember the name) and it came out as brand new.

I have since used that scratch remover lotion about once a month, and have not seen that crap form again....

larsim

www.bluebatmobile.net

MAXIMIZED04

do i have to join photobucket in order to purchase

larsim

Don't think so.... but you can order by emailing him @ bluebatmobile@san.rr.com

KCMAXX

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Meguiares makes a product just for this called Plastix.

It's unbelievable stuff. Very easy to use...




I got it at O'Reillys for $8.99

2004SickLiqSilver

So all you do is polish the cover with that and it's gone, or do you have to do some prep work such as light sanding?

Blue_Batmobile

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. Email me .

Bat™

KCMAXX

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All I did was wax on, wax off...

pilotguy18

On E-Bay there is a kit I have seen for $45 by 3M it is a protective plastic sheet that sticks to the front of 6th gen headlights to protect them from damage due to road debris/ bugs etc. what you have happens to all headlights eventually and these really help preserve the clarity of the plastic. http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotor...spagenameZWD1V

cefiro80

It just looked like the outside of the headlight assembly lexan is oxidizing. That is normal for these lights over time. The following method shouldnt take you more than 30 minutes once you get the lights out. Get 800, 1500, 2000 grit sand paper. Wet sand (all that is is dripping the paper and keeping it moist as you move it across the surface. Do 5-10 minutes for each grit. Then when you are all done wipe dry and apply scratchx or plastx. They will look brand new. There is no good reason to take them to a body shop.

larsim

For me, just waxing it on and waxing it off did not work......


This is exactly what I did.... I used a 2000 grit paper.....