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Jul 17, 2005 | 07:08 PM

murk593

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From: langhorne, pa, usa

haze on head lights?

does any body kno what the yellow haze over the light is and how i can remove it. my left light is clear but the the right has the haze

Jul 17, 2005 | 07:15 PM

BEE1

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Re: haze on head lights? (murk593)

if heard that you can use fine wet sanding paper like 1200 and then using rubbing compound to make it nice n clear once again. but im not too sure about this method

Jul 17, 2005 | 07:16 PM

94hatchling

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Re: haze on head lights? (murk593)

rubbing compound. its oxidation.

Jul 17, 2005 | 07:21 PM

SOHC4life 96

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Re: haze on head lights? (94hatchling)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EBPimpSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if heard that you can use fine wet sanding paper like 1200 and then using rubbing compound to make it nice n clear once again. but im not too sure about this method</TD></TR></TABLE>

I've done it. It works great. My headlights are clear as hell now.

Jul 17, 2005 | 07:24 PM

nub.96ek

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Re: haze on head lights? (94hatchling)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 94hatchling »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">rubbing compound. its oxidation.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I tried rubbing compound on mine and it didn't help at all... I just went ahead and got new headlights [one of mine was really bad when I bought the car].

Jul 17, 2005 | 07:28 PM

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Re: haze on head lights? (nub.96ek)

i had this problem with my Lexus headlights- water sand with 1200 grit sand paper , then water sand with 2000 grit sandpaper , then use a fine cut rubbing compound , then polish with car polish and wax. Works great

but if its to severe nothing will help, you will have to replace them.

Jul 17, 2005 | 07:32 PM

Outrun

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Re: haze on head lights? (EG-EK-RideN)

Elbow grease also works.

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Jul 17, 2005 | 07:40 PM

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Re: haze on head lights? (Outrun)

try and buff it out.

Jul 17, 2005 | 07:43 PM

Deemeetree

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I've heard of rubbing compound, ScratchX, or paint cleaners. Use with a buffer and a terry cloth.

Jul 17, 2005 | 07:52 PM

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Ricey McRicerton

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Re: haze on head lights? (nub.96ek)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nub.96ek »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I tried rubbing compound on mine and it didn't help at all... I just went ahead and got new headlights [one of mine was really bad when I bought the car].</TD></TR></TABLE>

My passenger side one is still cloudy as heck. I need new ones, but can't justify spending the money on them yet.

Jul 17, 2005 | 08:31 PM

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Re: haze on head lights? (Ricey McRicerton)

Never Dull Alumminum Polish. Im serious

Jul 17, 2005 | 09:58 PM

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Re: (Deemeetree)

Fine wet sandpaper, then<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Deemeetree »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ScratchX </TD></TR></TABLE>

James

Jul 17, 2005 | 11:39 PM

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EeeJayEight

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Re: (Jedi_Sol)

what rubbing compound?? anyone have a name

i pcked up some stuff at an autoparts store that was in a little white bottle... it was like a brown/grey substance.. and it was made to remove the haze on lights and plastics...

but it only kinda of worked... i want to try that rubbing compound

Jul 17, 2005 | 11:53 PM

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Re: (EeeJayEight)

Do a fine wetsand then use this:

This stuff works awesome! I've used it... trust me! Best stuff money can buy!

Jul 17, 2005 | 11:56 PM

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Jorsher

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Re: haze on head lights? (murk593)

This would work on a 1997 Civic ? I thought the headlights were just naturally unclear lol.

Jul 18, 2005 | 01:29 AM

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Re: haze on head lights? (Jorsher)

the rubbing compound is made by 3M...worked wonders....theres a thread some where on here about that...ill try to find it and post later....

process is

first buff with 3M rubbing compound
2nd buff with BLUE MAGIC PLASTIC POLISH
3rd buff with BLUE MAGIC METAL POLISH

once your done and your headlights still have some oxidation...wetsand using 1000-1500 grit...i used 2000 and it did nothing....

hopefully this helps you out

all products were bought at kragen auto store...

Jul 18, 2005 | 09:02 AM

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Re: (_Cyclone_)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by _Cyclone_ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do a fine wetsand then use this:

This stuff works awesome! I've used it... trust me! Best stuff money can buy!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Jul 18, 2005 | 09:07 AM

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saxqtzk

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Re: (VSMej8)

Does Honda threat their headlight lenses with any UV coating (I guess to protect with yellowing)?

Jul 18, 2005 | 09:20 AM

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Deemeetree

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I still have yet to find a store that carries Meguiar's ScratchX. I tried AutoZone, PepBoys, Wal-Mart, Advanced Auto Parts and O'Reily's. Nothing...

Jul 18, 2005 | 11:38 AM

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hybridej7

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Re: (Deemeetree)

just did my lights over the weekend. wet sanded with 2000 grit paper twice, went over lights with body scrub, then 2 coats of wax......mmmm, good as new.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Deemeetree »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I still have yet to find a store that carries Meguiar's ScratchX. I tried AutoZone, PepBoys, Wal-Mart, Advanced Auto Parts and O'Reily's. Nothing...</TD></TR></TABLE>

got mine at target, small tube....works excellent.....

Jul 18, 2005 | 01:30 PM

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Re: (Deemeetree)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Deemeetree »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I still have yet to find a store that carries Meguiar's ScratchX. I tried AutoZone, PepBoys, Wal-Mart, Advanced Auto Parts and O'Reily's. Nothing...</TD></TR></TABLE>

I got it from Canadian Tire here... I thought wal-mart carried it... hmm.

Jul 18, 2005 | 01:59 PM

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mulletov

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https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=1

^try that. the pics are down but he did a very good writeup description

Jul 18, 2005 | 06:53 PM

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NIGHTRIDER27

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Re: haze on head lights? (murk593)

its just dirt and gunk that builds up over time try using chrome polish and a SOS pad scrub it good the buff it op it will be clear again

Jul 18, 2005 | 08:10 PM

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Re: haze on head lights? (NIGHTRIDER27)

I've tried everything in this thread and then some on mine....nothing worked. I think the 96-98 headlights are just prone to hazing. Buy some CTR knockoffs....look better anyway and super cheap.