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Old May 22, 2011 | 07:38 AM
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Headlight oxidation

I have noticed that the top of the headlights on my truck are starting to oxidize and cloud over. Has anyone else had this happen yet and if so what is a good fix that will last?
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Old May 22, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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Go to any auto parts store and buy a headlight restoration kit. It does not take much work to make them look like new again. There is more than one manufacture of these kits, but for the two I have used, both appear to work identically.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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The latest thing I have seen is to take it to a body shop and have them sand them up and then clear them... my boss did it to his truck and they look perfect. They claim it will last for a long time.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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3M I believe makes a headlight restoraton kit. Plexus is a polish/protectant that you can find at aircraft shops and motorcycle shops. It won't remove the oxidization, but will help keep them looking nice after using a restorer. If they are really gone, headlights wholesale is cheaper than stock, and I was impressed with the quality when I had a rock take out a fog light.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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I bought a Turtle Wax Restoration Kit. Try something else because that sure doesn't work.
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Old May 23, 2011 | 01:31 AM
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IIRC, Mothers has a decent restore kit as well.



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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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My son was a detailer for a few years in this bad economical times, and he found Simple Green, a not so soft rag, elbow grease cleaned them up. Then keep a coat of good wax on the lens works great. Tried this on an old car lens and they look like new ... without the expense.
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