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Old 01-25-2010, 07:40 PM
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Whats the best way to keep these in great condition? Ron
 
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Default Re: CLEANING Headlight Plastics

Are you asking about general cleaning when washing the car? If so, soapy water and a good microfiber wash mitt works just fine.
 
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I think he's after something to keep the fogging down.
If so Meguiar's Plastx is what I use.



Now I just gotta get out there and use it. It's been awhile since I've treated the headlights and it shows!
 
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Old 01-25-2010, 09:24 PM
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That's what I use too. What condition are your lenses in? If they are really bad, pitted and scratched, I'd suggest using Meguiars Headlight restoration kit. If they just have mild haze/etching some Plastx applied with a Porter Cable will have them sparkling. I do mine every 3-4 months with the Plastx and every month they get a coat of polish when I polish the car.
 
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Thanks guys
Thats the answers. Ron
 
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I had a protective (chips and UV) film installed.


Automotive | Lamin-x Protective Films | Clear Bras | Headlight Covers | Tail Light Covers | Fog Light Covers

There is a company, Paint Defender, I think, that will come to your home and install the film for a good price. Look under the "Dealer Locator" to find someone local to you. When I had my headlights replaced, it was the first thing I did. A very smart way to protect a very expensive part of our cars.
 
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Old 02-15-2010, 03:40 PM
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For years I've used ArmorAll because it makes it easier to remove squashed bugs. Lately I've started to use a high quality car wax instead. In either case, headlights are very clear/clean. I do the same for my roadster (and the headlights look brand new) as for my 2003 A6 with 164k miles (and the headlights are still clear with no haze).
 
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