Foggy headlight resolution

[wizard]

IF anyone has a complete 350z headlight unit, or the lense or plastic cover (new), let me know.

Or alternatively if there's a permenant solution for lenses

[Jay84]

Is it cloudy or does it have moisture inside it? 

Some products here, one tested by myself. 

[Sargara]

Toothpaste, a cloth and plenty of elbow grease. But you have to use a proper sealant afterwards otherwise it will return.

[wizard]

On 4/2/2018 at 19:51, Jay84 said:

Is it cloudy or does it have moisture inside it? 

Some products here, one tested by myself. 

IT's cloudy

[Jay84]

Try that stuff from Euro car parts, I used it and am really pleased with the results. 

[Colin S]

I've got the same problem on my 350Z. I was advised to polish the polycarbonate (?) outer lenses.

I'm not sure what to use. Would Autosol metal polish be too aggressive?

 

I see someone has advised toothpaste - but that does sound like hard work.

 

Any other ideas?

[Payco]

There are plenty of kits you can buy to put on the end of a dremel or drill to restore. Here's a link to one but there are plenty of others that work 

 

 .https://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/clay-bars-detailing-products/meguiars-one-step-headlight-restoration-kit?cm_mmc=Google+PLA-_-Car+Cleaning-_-Clay+Bars+&+Detailing+Products-_-342649&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=xtpalarap&istBid=tztx&_$ja=tsid:94971|cid:865695745|agid:43902124735|tid:pla-327140593187|crid:202397318304|nw:g|rnd:13485223150071036462|dvc:c|adp:1o2|mt:|loc:9045957&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqPKzgYn33QIVBp3tCh2uewmcEAQYAiABEgKrg_D_BwE

[Ekona]

Go read Ilogikal’s detailing thread. He’s covered this very recently.  

[Colin S]

Thanks for that. I'll give it a day or so and see what else people suggest.

 

I'm more used to glass lenses on headlights...

[veeg33]

Longer term alternative (provided they are not foggy from the inside) - Remove both headlights, send it to a body shop. They will sand it down and spray another few layers of clear coat (hopefully with UV paint). Should last you another 3-5years. I've been quoted £30 each side so £60 for the pair.

Edited October 8, 2018 by veeg33

[OLI38]

 

On 02/04/2018 at 21:55, Sargara said:

Toothpaste, a cloth and plenty of elbow grease. But you have to use a proper sealant afterwards otherwise it will return.

As above, I can second this comment. I bought the cheapest Colgate toothpaste and used a couple of microfiber cloths (one to buff it in, other to buff off) and they're as clear as ever now. It certainly does require some serious elbow grease though.  My headlight units now look just as good, if not better than my mates who had theirs professionally done with a buffer - and i only spent 2 quid doing it! 

[HEADPHONES]

To save elbow grease, buy these for £6.19

https://www.amazon.co.uk/WINOMO-Polishing-Sponge-Buffing-Adapter/dp/B071LFWJ3Y

Put on your cordless drill using your chosen polish and away you go

Don't forget to tape around surrounding paintwork to protect from the polishing.

Edited October 8, 2018 by HEADPHONES

[davey_83]

Options are to replace for new, flat and polish then either clear coat or wrap. I got fed up with having to re polish every quarter, so opt'd to wrap.

 

 

 

 

[Sim]

I used the Autoglym restoration kit and then put a UV sealer on that i bought from ebay. It worked fine.

[Willsy1980]

I went with the wet sand and clearcoat, 40 mins a side

[HEADPHONES]

Amazing how something so simple can make such a difference

Also amazing how some people drive around with such foggy lights it looks like they have been left wet sanded........and don't even seem to notice or be bothered.

It always seems to be old Micras and Yarises that are the worst culprits!