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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Default Re: cloudy headlight covers

Originally Posted by HyprLtH20
As long as you use very fine grit sand paper used for wet sanding it is perfectly safe( I use 1500 and then 2000). Its only plastic. Just dont use a heavy grit that could create gashes in the finish. I have done this several times and on several high end cars with not a single problem.

You can do google searches or even watch videos on youtube of this same procedure.. All those rubbing compounds and creams dont work for beans if the lens has extensive UV damage. You have to get passed those damaged outer layers.
Sadly, it is garbage advice as onehundred noted. If you used fine grit sandpaper that doesn't create "gashes" then there would be no need to clear the lenses because they are then foggy, right?

To the OP - A light wetsand with the appropriate polish should clear up any exterior blemishes. Wetsanding isn't for everyone and should be done with caution. Please note, your cloudiness may be on the inside, from condensation. If this is the case, no exterior polish will correct.

See here for an example of the wetsanding:

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ng-inside.html
 

Last edited by TheDon; Aug 18, 2010 at 09:51 PM.
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