Cloudy headlights... from the inside

[jackvyal]

Hey everyone,

 

I know there are plenty of tips to restore headlights. I've even gone so far as to buy the 3M Headlight restorer. But upon closer inspection, it seems as though my headlights are cloudy from the inside. I've attached some pics (I hope they're clear enough).

 

Anyone had any experiences/fixes for this?

 

Would the restoration kit solve the problem anyway?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Jack

 

 

[HEADPHONES]

That honestly looks like the normal uv damage you get on most zed headlights.

Even the pattern of cloudiness is the same as ive had on my sunset, with most of the damage at the top where the sum hits it more.

I'm pretty sure polishing them will bring back the bling

[jackvyal]

Thats good to know Headphones! Thanks for the tip . What polish did you use?

[gillywig2]

Polishing will only be a short term fix.

I have the same problem on my Skyline and have sourced another set set of lights with no uv damage.

[HEADPHONES]

Most abrasive polishes will work ranging from dedicated polishes for paint or plastics to Megs Metal Polysh and even toothpaste

Polishing by hand is possible.

Is alot faster with a machine if you can get your hands on one.

Then you can seal with a coating such as Gtechniq C4. This may need a top up after 6months or so.

But polishing is so easy I wouldn't get too hung up on what sealant to use.

I mean.....we often re wax or re seal THE WHOLE CAR every month or so......so not a big deal doing diddy headlight every few months with something as easy as a spra sealant and the like.

[Ricey]

If it looks like microcracking rather than hazing then you've had it I'm afraid.

 

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[jackvyal]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I've just bought some Meguiars PlasticX and will buff them over the weekend.

If that doesn't work, I'll get the 3M headlight restorer on it!

 

Cheers

[nixy]

I've had mine done twice - once by a detailer and once by hand - same good results. I do think it will be an ongoing thing.

[jackvyal]

So I applied some of Meguiars PlasitcX on them, followed by some GTechniq C4. Couldn't be happier with the results. Thanks again HEADPHONES for the tip!

 

Glad I didn't need to get the drill and sandpaper out!

 

Edited July 28, 2016 by jackvyal

[HEADPHONES]

Looking crystal clear

It's amazing how much better they make the whole car look.

You'll be constantly looking at other peoples cloudy lenses now thinking "if only they polished them up their car would be so much better"

[Dally]

Looking crystal clear

It's amazing how much better they make the whole car look.

You'll be constantly looking at other peoples cloudy lenses now thinking "if only they polished them up their car would be so much better"

 

Damn it, I've just noticed how cloudy mine are and had to order Meguiars PlastX. I hope you're happy

[GizmoGold]

So I applied some of Meguiars PlasitcX on them, followed by some GTechniq C4. Couldn't be happier with the results. Thanks again HEADPHONES for the tip!

 

Glad I didn't need to get the drill and sandpaper out!

 

Wow! I know what I'm going to be buying tomorrow!

[Spatt]

Awesome work.

 

How was the g4 to use?

 

I thought g4 was for wheels tho? So confused about the gtechniq range

[ilogikal1]

C1, C4 and C5 are the same product with different target markets, but essentially can be used on any painted or plastic surfaces.

 

The G range is for use on glass only, it won't bond to anything else.

[Spatt]

Ah cheers bud. That helps.. I have some gtechniq in a little spray bottle think it's called liquid crystal ando I think it's great