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: Wax Buildup (Haze) on Headlight lenses



chillbro1
04-27-2006, 09:23 PM
Just wanted to take a sec to share a remedy I found for haze on the plastic headlight lenses on the Elantra.

Check your local Auto Parts Store for a two step 3M plastic lens cleaner.

Essentially it works like a wax.

The first step is a mild gritty compound designed to eliminate the haze. The second step is a polish compound. I bought both for 10 bucks.

Depending on the amount of clouding, you may want to remove the headlights and use a buffer wheel (don't get this stuff on the paint.), but for low to mild clouding, four rags (one to apply and one to buff x 2 steps), and a healthy dose of "elbow grease" will work just fine.

Use the first compound, let it dry to a haze and buff, then repeat with the 2nd.

In no time...your lenses will have a noticable improvement.

Let me know if you need the 3M part numbers, but I have seen this product in several auto parts stores here in MI.


Chill....

soullesselantra
04-27-2006, 09:44 PM
http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15477&highlight=clear+headlights

in case someone needs before and after pics...from another member

04GTboySC
04-27-2006, 10:28 PM
i tried everything on my old head light assembly.. there sitting in a box right now

Raydee
04-28-2006, 12:20 AM
I called around all my local Auto stores today for piping to make my custom intake and the plastic lens cleaner/repair kit and came up short on both of them......damn my auto parts stores here are the worst!

ArunSenior04
04-28-2006, 01:24 AM
http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13358

I actually sanded mine down, used plastic polish, and have never had an issue since. Everytime I wash/wax the car, I make sure to apply some more.