Headlight re clear help

SlowZ · 09-04-2014, 10:53 AM

Meguiars gold class. Iv never used a sponge on a car. I'm not too worried about it anymore, my brothers friend is going to work his magic on them and make them look brand new again.

kenchan · 09-04-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1325

I think it's partly due to radiation given off by HIDs too. A lot of older vehicles with HID that haven't been cared for have that extremely foggy look about them.

wouldnt that be on the inside though?

1325 · 09-08-2014, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wouldnt that be on the inside though?

I'm no magician.

SVTNate · 10-01-2014, 12:27 PM

My headlights look like the one pictured in the first post.

My Z has been washed by hand, in my driveway, with soft water and Meguiar's car soap, using microfiber towels only, since I bought the car new.

So it's not only a problem for people who use automatic washes or take their cars to a car wash.

My Z is always parked outside. I have no idea why my headlights look so bad. My tail lights look brand new.

kenchan · 10-01-2014, 12:54 PM

that's odd. both my dd's are parked outdoors 24/7 and do not have this issue.

i recommend wetsanding it with #2000, then #3000, and use some polish.. like scratch-x2.0 will do. should turn out nice. GL

Limeybastard · 10-01-2014, 01:02 PM

LOL at everyone blaming car washes and sponges. It is the piss poor plastic that Nissan use. Even in the cloudy UK I have seen 370z's start to get foggy after about 3 years from top area of the headlights.

God help those of us that in live in a sunny hot climate. They will cloud up just time when the bumper to bumper runs out. 3 years or 36 miles whichever is sooner LOL.

Chasedixon21 · 09-28-2016, 05:05 PM

So can i get my fogging headlights replaced under warranty. I live in florida and mine is a 2014 and already hazing/ yellowing around the top area

Silverstone · 09-28-2016, 10:04 PM

It's worth a shot, as it may be looked at as a manufacturing defect.

To anyone looking for a coat of UV protection after resurfacing yours, look at Opti-Coat. I've had good experiences with it.

barncobob · 09-29-2016, 04:23 PM

5 year warranty.....ummmm I laugh at the lifetime warranty claims..my lifetime? or until U go outta business next month, its all BS.

homelessgdog · 03-04-2018, 03:41 PM

Long overdue response. After lights were replaced I put the 3M clear on them. Lights are perfect after 4 years!!
I have put this clear coat on all my vehicles now. FYI.

Jayhovah · 03-05-2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by homelessgdog

Long overdue response. After lights were replaced I put the 3M clear on them. Lights are perfect after 4 years!!
I have put this clear coat on all my vehicles now. FYI.

3M clear? like the clear bra? or some kind of coating?

homelessgdog · 03-05-2018, 11:01 PM

It is the same clear material they use on the front end of vehicles. The Nissan dealer in Bakersfield replaced both headlights. The next weekend I went to a place and I had the clear bra material by 3M installed on the headlight. I know people put smoke tint or clear on their headlights.
I have no idea why someone would use smoke but nevertheless I had them install the clear. I do not have one ounce of yellow on the headlights.
By the way, I also have a 2017 GTI and 2017 Ram 3500 that I have also used this clear material on the headlights.
I'm pretty sure I won't have any problems for years to come.
By the way, I'm not promoting any product. I'm just saying what worked for me. I hate to see this yellow crap on headlights because of bad plastics used in the fabrication of headlights. Good luck.

Fountainhead · 08-13-2018, 10:10 AM

my 2009 is starting to get a golden "glow" so I bought the turtle wax "headlight restore" kit and I only use the white polish about once a month. The orange/oxidized plastic comes right off with the white towel I use it's like an orange stain.
I'm happy with it and as long as I keep up with it they look amazing.
2009 amazing, mind you!

10-01-2014, 01:02 PM	#36 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	LOL at everyone blaming car washes and sponges. It is the piss poor plastic that Nissan use. Even in the cloudy UK I have seen 370z's start to get foggy after about 3 years from top area of the headlights. God help those of us that in live in a sunny hot climate. They will cloud up just time when the bumper to bumper runs out. 3 years or 36 miles whichever is sooner LOL. Smashley likes this.

03-05-2018, 11:01 PM	#42 (permalink)
homelessgdog Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: chino Posts: 32 Drives: 12 370Z Auto Prl wht Rep Power: 13	It is the same clear material they use on the front end of vehicles. The Nissan dealer in Bakersfield replaced both headlights. The next weekend I went to a place and I had the clear bra material by 3M installed on the headlight. I know people put smoke tint or clear on their headlights. I have no idea why someone would use smoke but nevertheless I had them install the clear. I do not have one ounce of yellow on the headlights. By the way, I also have a 2017 GTI and 2017 Ram 3500 that I have also used this clear material on the headlights. I'm pretty sure I won't have any problems for years to come. By the way, I'm not promoting any product. I'm just saying what worked for me. I hate to see this yellow crap on headlights because of bad plastics used in the fabrication of headlights. Good luck. Jayhovah likes this.

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09-04-2014, 10:53 AM	#31 (permalink)
SlowZ Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: So cal Posts: 371 Drives: Z Rep Power: 11	Meguiars gold class. Iv never used a sponge on a car. I'm not too worried about it anymore, my brothers friend is going to work his magic on them and make them look brand new again.

10-01-2014, 12:27 PM	#34 (permalink)
SVTNate Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 89 Drives: 2010 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 15	My headlights look like the one pictured in the first post. My Z has been washed by hand, in my driveway, with soft water and Meguiar's car soap, using microfiber towels only, since I bought the car new. So it's not only a problem for people who use automatic washes or take their cars to a car wash. My Z is always parked outside. I have no idea why my headlights look so bad. My tail lights look brand new.

10-01-2014, 12:54 PM	#35 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	that's odd. both my dd's are parked outdoors 24/7 and do not have this issue. i recommend wetsanding it with #2000, then #3000, and use some polish.. like scratch-x2.0 will do. should turn out nice. GL

09-28-2016, 05:05 PM	#37 (permalink)
Chasedixon21 Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Fl Posts: 52 Drives: 2014 370z manual Rep Power: 9	So can i get my fogging headlights replaced under warranty. I live in florida and mine is a 2014 and already hazing/ yellowing around the top area

09-28-2016, 10:04 PM	#38 (permalink)
Silverstone Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: MN Posts: 120 Drives: 2010 Nismo #0507 Rep Power: 33	It's worth a shot, as it may be looked at as a manufacturing defect. To anyone looking for a coat of UV protection after resurfacing yours, look at Opti-Coat. I've had good experiences with it.

09-29-2016, 04:23 PM	#39 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	5 year warranty.....ummmm I laugh at the lifetime warranty claims..my lifetime? or until U go outta business next month, its all BS.

03-04-2018, 03:41 PM	#40 (permalink)
homelessgdog Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: chino Posts: 32 Drives: 12 370Z Auto Prl wht Rep Power: 13	Long overdue response. After lights were replaced I put the 3M clear on them. Lights are perfect after 4 years!! I have put this clear coat on all my vehicles now. FYI.

08-13-2018, 10:10 AM	#43 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	my 2009 is starting to get a golden "glow" so I bought the turtle wax "headlight restore" kit and I only use the white polish about once a month. The orange/oxidized plastic comes right off with the white towel I use it's like an orange stain. I'm happy with it and as long as I keep up with it they look amazing. 2009 amazing, mind you!