Headlights fogged over
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Advanced Auto Parts sells a product called Crystal View.
Do a search in this forum on Crystal View and you will find others with similar results. This process starts out by wet sanding with two different grits, then applying a polishing compound. Then a sealer is applied that fills the imperfections and makes the cover optically transparent. My results were not totally perfect but much better then any of the other products I have tried. Over all I am very pleased with the product. I spent about a half-hour total on the process.
Do a search in this forum on Crystal View and you will find others with similar results. This process starts out by wet sanding with two different grits, then applying a polishing compound. Then a sealer is applied that fills the imperfections and makes the cover optically transparent. My results were not totally perfect but much better then any of the other products I have tried. Over all I am very pleased with the product. I spent about a half-hour total on the process.
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The detail shop at my local car wash, Delta Queen, charged $30 to polish both headlights. The detail shop stated I will need to polish them every year. Turned out about 95% better.
Some Crossfire owners have been able to get them replaced under warranty, my 5 star dealer refused to replace them - "because they cost $500 each". But, they would polish them for "only" $90.
Some Crossfire owners have been able to get them replaced under warranty, my 5 star dealer refused to replace them - "because they cost $500 each". But, they would polish them for "only" $90.
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Its the plastic that they are made from, all plastic degrades over time in sunlight. Some cars use cheaper plastic and they suffer the worst. If they had the film applied over them would that help at all?
My Xfire spends most of the time in the garage but it still gets the hazing, not much as I can rub it off with my finger. Sitting in the sun in Arizona must be a ***** (sorry, she dog)
Edit, I used the b#tch word and it was edited, is that a swear word? What can I call my dog, a she dog?
My Xfire spends most of the time in the garage but it still gets the hazing, not much as I can rub it off with my finger. Sitting in the sun in Arizona must be a ***** (sorry, she dog)
Edit, I used the b#tch word and it was edited, is that a swear word? What can I call my dog, a she dog?
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Re: Headlights fogged over
Originally Posted by sjcrossfire
The detail shop at my local car wash, Delta Queen, charged $30 to polish both headlights. The detail shop stated I will need to polish them every year. Turned out about 95% better.
Some Crossfire owners have been able to get them replaced under warranty, my 5 star dealer refused to replace them - "because they cost $500 each". But, they would polish them for "only" $90.
Some Crossfire owners have been able to get them replaced under warranty, my 5 star dealer refused to replace them - "because they cost $500 each". But, they would polish them for "only" $90.
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Re: Headlights fogged over
Man I missed my calling, I should be in the headlight polishing business. 90 bucks????? Here are two fixes for you. Both utilize Meguiars products. Meguiars makes a kit of which the key component is Plastx. The kit from what I have read on these forums works very well. The other fix is simply buy a bottle Plastx, its $7.99. I have found of all the plastic polish/cleaners it works the best. You can either do this by hand or even better buy yourself a Porter Cable buffer (then you can buff your car too!). You can find them on line for 100 bucks. A PC buffer, an orange cutting pad and the Plastx will have the job done in 5 minutes. Your headlight lenses will sparkle. I also wax them and everytime I wash I hit them with the detail spray. You will find that the haze and etching do return, just repeat the procedure and you will be fine. $90 bucks for 5 minutes work? Sounds typical of a dealer.
Re: Headlights fogged over
Originally Posted by onehundred80
Its the plastic that they are made from, all plastic degrades over time in sunlight. Some cars use cheaper plastic and they suffer the worst. If they had the film applied over them would that help at all?
My Xfire spends most of the time in the garage but it still gets the hazing, not much as I can rub it off with my finger. Sitting in the sun in Arizona must be a ***** (sorry, she dog)
Edit, I used the b#tch word and it was edited, is that a swear word? What can I call my dog, a she dog?
My Xfire spends most of the time in the garage but it still gets the hazing, not much as I can rub it off with my finger. Sitting in the sun in Arizona must be a ***** (sorry, she dog)
Edit, I used the b#tch word and it was edited, is that a swear word? What can I call my dog, a she dog?
I have also used the Crystal View product on my 10 year old Jeep and it worked great. It took a while to do but they almost look new. I now try to park with my headlights facing North so they aren't facing the sun all day. Here is a link to the Crystal View product I purchased at Walmart for $20. http://www.myheadlight.com/
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