General Head light lense

[rigeback]

Just wondered if anyone gas had this problem with the head light lenses becoming foggy and faded?
Any remedies would be appreciated although look like it time to look at the breakers.

 

[bugsymike]

Just wondered if anyone gas had this problem with the head light lenses becoming foggy and faded?
Any remedies would be appreciated although look like it time to look at the breakers.
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Common on many makes of vehicle with plastic headlamp "glass", ideally a electric car polisher, if really bad start with rubbing compound and water then finish off with something like T Cut, don't get too aggressive and don't get it hot , hence the water, start on a bit to one side until you get the hang of it.
You may want to use normal car polish at the end to protect it or it will soon fade again due to sunlight.
There is probably advise online on the process. It is quite common.
Once "buffed up" the glass becomes clear again.

 

[Ralf S.]

I use Solvol Autosol on mine.. it's a metal polish.. then follow up with a paint restorer (like T-cut) and finally toothpaste or something really mild.

The yellowing comes back really quickly once the protective coating has faded away, so to keep it clear for longer you need to apply some acrylic clearcoat (like the top coat "lacquer" when you paint the car).

If your car is a left hand drive, and you want to keep it for a while, look at buying brand new headlights. "Left hand drive" ones are still available.. although I don't know how much longer for.


Ralf S.