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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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is there any way to fix the "haze" on the headlight covers? i think its on the outside, cuz when i wash it, it clears up, but when it dries, it gets the haze again. ive heard something about wet sanding them, but i dont know the details. anyone know what to do?
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 09:22 AM
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I think you use acetone (nail polish remover) to clear them up. Then I think you buff them out with some plastic polish. Someone correct me though as I'm not positive on this one. h:
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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I use Blue Magic polish
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 11:11 AM
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wet sand from 500 grit up to 2000 grit, then use a plastic polish, and then I recommend using a clear coat after that, a non yellowing one, and then you're good to go
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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ahhh yes.. i've heard of the nail polish remover trick too.. i tested it b4 on an old set of stock head lights & it does if fact work.. go for it!
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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acetone or almost any thinner will work (as long it's glass!!) or you can just buff it!
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Old Dec 15, 2004 | 11:55 AM
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haze? did i just see the word haze? where?!?! yea i used acetone on mine when i had my car and it cleared them shits right up
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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so do i just rub acetone on them and thats it or what? i dont want to mess with clearcoat, and all that stuff. really dont want to wet sand but if thats what it takes, i can do it. if it will work just rubbing acetone on, how often will i need to do it?
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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Wait, what the hell? Headlight covers...? Huu? What year are we talkin here? Are the headlights glass or plastic? Wha? I am lost? I am replacing my headlights in my 94 Ex cuz they have sand pits in them, is there a cure for that?

I know all about acetone, and donot use fingernail polish remover, because it has other additives in it, like minerals, and crap for your nails, just use pure acetone, its 4.00 at the hardware store....
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Old Dec 16, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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*sigh*
Its a lot safer to use a plastic polish (Blue Magic, like I said)...since they dont eat paint (like acetone) and its not as easy to ruin the lens (as with sand paper). They make it for a reason.
But go ahead, dont listen to me...not like I havent done it or anything h:

Whatever you decide to do, use a wax afterward (preferably one that is strong against uv). You do it as often as needed.
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