Cloudy headlights -fixed

[Thmstec]

Got my VX today. 99 Silver with just under 59K miles
The headlights were pretty cloudy, so I went to the local autoparts store and picked up the Crystal View Chemicals Headlight restorer. And it worked great! There is another car in the family that has an even more extreme case of headlight fogging, so I stretched the kit out and got these results with only half the kit

[tomdietrying]

Looks great.....so how long does each light take to get the results you got?
Peace.
Tom
012009

[Thmstec]

it took me about 10 min per light. Only worked on the upper half of the headlight though. The lower half facing forward was clean and smooth, so I didn't want to risk scratching it. It is a little bit awkward working around the bulge, but it was easy enough. Just two different sand paper treatments lasting 2-3 min each, and two chemicals. One to clean (1 min), and two coats of the second to seal it up (just allow for 3 min for each coat to dry).

[etlsport]

a few people have used this.. general consensus is the final step must be done in a cool area and quickly or it will streak

[nfpgasmask]

I just used this with good results:



Got it at Wal*mart for like $8. The kit I got only came with one tube and some 1500 grit paper. It took about 15 minutes per light and made a HUGE difference. I am very happy with the results, and it was really easy. Just takes a little elbow grease.

Bart

[etlsport]

i used the crystal view chemicals kit (from the foil package) like 6 months ago.. maybe longer.. just noticed that the final coat has started to yellow around the top and is now peeling back like a layer of glue

[Gizmo42]

Glad this thread bumped up. It reminds me I need to do the ones on the Vulva before they start getting bad. I always use Novus Plastic Polish #2 which does a great job. Been using it for years on motorcycle windshields. I've brought back some that were so bad they looked like sand blasted yellow plexi and got them back to perfectly clear.

Not worried about the one on the Rodeo thats starting to yellow again. I have most of the parts to swap to the upgraded glass 2000+ headlights.

[EVO]

Used toothpaste and used 1500 grit sandpaper, then water and more toothpaste and a polishing microfiber cloth, and finally sealed with 401Duracoat Sealer and the help of a Porter Cable Polisher. Still shiny after 8 months!!

[tom4bren]

I used the 3M kit. Works great. Came with enough SCHTUFF to do 3 cars & one pair of sunglasses (Ray Ban - skipped the sanding & just used the polish).