I always wax the headlights. It works pretty good!
What causes headlight lenses to fog over?
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GM seems to be the worst from those i have seen,especially the ones with the lights that are all the time.
Originally Posted By: Vikas
I don't recall seeing Crystal View in my neck of Walmarts.
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Not always on the shelves. I found mine in the auto service section on the counter. Clerks had no knowledge of it.
I don't recall seeing Crystal View in my neck of Walmarts.
- Vikas
Not always on the shelves. I found mine in the auto service section on the counter. Clerks had no knowledge of it.
303 protectant blocks uv and if used regularly you should never have another problem.
Is 303 silicone? I'm supposed to use silicone protectant on the lenses now.
Originally Posted By: Trav
GM seems to be the worst from those i have seen,especially the ones with the lights that are all the time.
I second that. My wife's impala (our only car now. Good riddance to the other one) has some scratches on the lights, but since I'm looking for work during the week I'll be able to get to them tomorrow/sunday finally.
GM seems to be the worst from those i have seen,especially the ones with the lights that are all the time.
I second that. My wife's impala (our only car now. Good riddance to the other one) has some scratches on the lights, but since I'm looking for work during the week I'll be able to get to them tomorrow/sunday finally.
Originally Posted By: Pman
Oh, as for waxing your headlights. the solvents in some wax, especialy a cleaner wax, will harm the plastic. Use a natural beeswax if you do.
Beeswax! That will melt off at low temperature and offer zero UV protection. Try any synthetic polish. Look for one with high UV protection. Also Aerospace 303 protectant may help. It has very high levels of UV protection. Works great on interior plastics.
Oh, as for waxing your headlights. the solvents in some wax, especialy a cleaner wax, will harm the plastic. Use a natural beeswax if you do.
Beeswax! That will melt off at low temperature and offer zero UV protection. Try any synthetic polish. Look for one with high UV protection. Also Aerospace 303 protectant may help. It has very high levels of UV protection. Works great on interior plastics.
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A number of weeks ago I read about trying Johnsons Pledge Future floor wax applied with a foam brush. Its been close to a month now with no adverse affects and seems to be protecting the lenses just fine. Even takes out light clouding if you don't wish to polish it out.
polish with toothpaste, it works not to bad........
The simple term to describe the process of headlight deterioration is Oxidation. Its not just simply UV damage.FWIW
Its now been a month and a half and the Johnsons Future floor wax is still holding up excellent with no yellowing and no fogging or pealing detected. So far so good. Its possible I'm on to something here. Who knows.
Hey, we dont hve nothing else to do on a Saturday but to buff headlamp lenses,,,,glass,,imagine that,,using glass for clear lighting and all,imagine glass headlamps gee why didnt I think of it first. Lets all call the car makers and suggest that, my aching old,b.......................t
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