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SlowZ 08-30-2014 10:37 PM

Headlight re clear help
 
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/...psslokog7c.jpg

Ok so my head lights are starting to get foggy (from the outside) and I need to re clear them. I watched a video and it seems to work great and I'll post it up for you guys to see if it's something you would do. I can't be driving such a nice car with crappy head lights lol :p

http://youtu.be/nnBRGbP9acU

SlowZ 08-30-2014 10:39 PM

Iv used meguiars for a temp fix, it's a polishing paste but it just comes back a few days later. The car sits under a car cover so the sun isn't directly hitting it

homelessgdog 08-31-2014 08:21 AM

I've got the same thing on my wife' 2012. Just stopped by the dealer and he said it was from car washing? I was like, huh? He ordered replacements for both under warranty. I guess I can look forward to this in a few years with the new ones. Good luck.

axmea? 08-31-2014 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by homelessgdog (Post 2948517)
I've got the same thing on my wife' 2012. Just stopped by the dealer and he said it was from car washing? I was like, huh.........

Your dealer sounded stupid but is sort of right about it. Washing is a factor but not solely the reason. He should have specified and said washing technique and chemicals used to wash it. If your car started to haze and it is only two years old, it's a defect or your Z is in a harsh environment or someone did/used something on the lense that caused it.

zefaulter 08-31-2014 12:28 PM

So, how do you fix this? Sand, polish and clear?
Edit: just watched the YouTube link. Cool stuff

SlowZ 08-31-2014 02:45 PM

I mean the guy in the video make it look so easy lol. But I just don't know how well it works or if it will just revert back to how they were a few days later

Pintsize725 08-31-2014 03:30 PM

Sam's club, $30 and a 5 year warranty.

kenchan 08-31-2014 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 2948537)
Your dealer sounded stupid but is sort of right about it. Washing is a factor but not solely the reason. He should have specified and said washing technique and chemicals used to wash it. If your car started to haze and it is only two years old, it's a defect or your Z is in a harsh environment or someone did/used something on the lense that caused it.

true that. figure out wat caused this case your lenses will end up looking like crap again after the re-clearing process. :ugh:

dd's parked outdoors 24/7 for 6+yrs and the lenses are clear. my 10yr old G's lenses are also crystal clear...and obviously
my 5yr old Z's lenses are crystal clear as well.

i think people that use auto washes (including touchless and partial human soft cloth washes) tend to get this often.

Asheth 08-31-2014 07:26 PM

Heard the meguires kit is good the issue is really getting a good uv coat on them after you clear or you will be doing it again in a few months.

54110 Infinity 4.1 Headlight Restoration Coating - Delta Kits has great reviews for a DIY.

I have this kit on hand atm but I had someone do mine for $90 with a 5 year guarantee to not fade if they do he will do them again free. This was a 4 hour good job wet sand etc.

SlowZ 08-31-2014 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2948791)
Sam's club, $30 and a 5 year warranty.

Elaborate please lol

Pintsize725 08-31-2014 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SlowZ (Post 2948919)
Elaborate please lol

They do headlight restoration including a UV clear coat. It is warrantied for 5 years. It costs $30. :p

SlowZ 08-31-2014 10:16 PM

Ahhhhh and I have a membership there... I'll definitely have to check it out. Never thought SAMs club would do something like that. I would just be worried about them messing something ELSE up like my hood, front bumper, and fenders. Rep for you!

Pintsize725 08-31-2014 10:31 PM

I don't have a before pic but mine weren't too far from yours. More yellowish though.

Here is the after:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3856/...8b5f9d1e_b.jpg

Also, the only thing I noticed was some residue from the sanding left between the light and corner of my fender. They raised the hood and taped off the edges around the entire light.

axmea? 08-31-2014 10:39 PM

Before you commit to Sam's Club's work or anyone for that matter, ask the guys what their process is and what chemicals they use. Finally, find out what acrylic clearcoat is used. They have to make money somehow. If there is no clear coat, it will just oxidize and haze your lense again. The cost of materials and labor is so narrow you have to figure where they are going to make a penny. And don't tell me it's plain volume 'cause there is more to turning your customers.

Asheth 09-01-2014 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 2949012)
Before you commit to Sam's Club's work or anyone for that matter, ask the guys what their process is and what chemicals they use. Finally, find out what acrylic clearcoat is used. They have to make money somehow. If there is no clear coat, it will just oxidize and haze your lense again. The cost of materials and labor is so narrow you have to figure where they are going to make a penny. And don't tell me it's plain volume 'cause there is more to turning your customers.

Sound advice here! Nothing to add.


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