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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Hey guys, so my headlights are perfect right now with no fogging up at all. My question to you is, how do I maintain this? What kind of preventive maintenance should I be doing to keep the headlights looking brand new
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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Keep 'em cleaned and polished.
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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I am in the same situation, i want my new headlights to stay clear. All i have to do is just clean them with windex every time i wash the car? What products work best???
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^^probably not windex.....Use plastic polish.....I know that afterthoughtsauto makes a clear cover that goes over the lense for protection, I wonder if anyone has one with some input....
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Originally Posted by OffspringZ28
Hey guys, so my headlights are perfect right now with no fogging up at all. My question to you is, how do I maintain this? What kind of preventive maintenance should I be doing to keep the headlights looking brand new
wax em when you wax the car...
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Originally Posted by oange ss
wax em when you wax the car...
that's what ive been doin
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The best thing you can do for them is keep the UV off of them. Keep the car in the garage when possible and park it in the shade or under a cover. Your seats and dash pad will thank you also.
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well yeah its the sun that kills them.... you should not worry though cause you can always bring them back to life with a little wet sanding and some 3 step novus plastic cleaner.
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