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63CHEVY Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,194 Points:103,820 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2007 2:09:04 PM Ignore 63CHEVY Report Abuse My 2000 Honda Accord and 2002 Nissan Maxima have foggy headlight lenses. Does anyone know how to clear them up. I was told try using 2000 sandpaper (very fine) on a small area, then polish the area with a good paste wax and then use a buffer to bring out the clarity. I tried this and it did not seem to work. Anyone have a cure other than buying new lenses.

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My 2000 Honda Accord and 2002 Nissan Maxima have foggy headlight lenses. Does anyone know how to clear them up. I was told try using 2000 sandpaper (very fine) on a small area, then polish the area with a good paste wax and then use a buffer to bring out the clarity. I tried this and it did not seem to work. Anyone have a cure other than buying new lenses.

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HXH Rookie Author Philadelphia Posts:79 Points:11,195 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2008 11:21:56 PM Ignore HXH Report Abuse PepBoys just start selling a little $10kit for lens.
mckenzi01 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:36,332 Points:2,759,705 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2007 5:43:12 AM Ignore mckenzi01 Report Abuse Thy get foggy if the cover is allowed to crack.
v8chevyguy Rookie Author Trenton Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 28, 2007 1:15:53 PM Ignore v8chevyguy Report Abuse I created a kit made just for cleaning up headlight lenses. I know this sounds like spam but I am really just trying to help. Go to www.crystalenz.com and check out the website or email me at art@crystalenz.com and I can answer any questions you have about how to clean your headlight lens.
63CHEVY Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,194 Points:103,820 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2007 11:18:46 AM Ignore 63CHEVY Report Abuse teg_your_it: I tried that and it didn't work. I'm starting to suspect it's on the inside as well. Bestmechanic: I have almost 118,000 miles on the car, I think it's past my warranty period. I know my exhaust system has a lifetime warranty, but headlight lenses ???
teg_your_it Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:66 Points:10,465 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Oct 4, 2007 10:42:16 PM Ignore teg_your_it Report Abuse if it's foggy on the outside, wetsand it with 1500 to 2000 sandpaper and buff it with rubbing compound. works perfect for me.
BestMechanic Rookie Author Toronto Posts:16 Points:200 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2007 10:14:19 AM Ignore BestMechanic Report Abuse That should be under warranty, go back to your Honda Dealer and have them fix it! You paid a LOT of MONEY for your car, now demand the service you paid for!
63CHEVY Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,194 Points:103,820 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2007 7:47:00 AM Ignore 63CHEVY Report Abuse RacerZ, Steve238 Thanks very much for your advice. I have a Pep Boys near by, not sure about Advance Auto though.
Steve238 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:19,448 Points:3,739,935 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2007 5:59:47 AM Ignore Steve238 Report Abuse Advance Auto recommended this at their store: Crystal View restorer/defogger It was about $20, and did a great job. Don't put more than two coats of the final chemical on. More is not better.
RacerZ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,470 Points:2,022,175 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 19, 2007 7:44:16 AM Ignore RacerZ Report Abuse I've been able to locate it at my local Auto Parts store, such as Pep Boys or AutoZone. I've never tried this product - Plastic Polish, but I think it should also do the trick as well. Click here. [Edited by: RacerZ at 9/19/2007 8:47:29 AM EST]
63CHEVY Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,194 Points:103,820 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 17, 2007 12:46:59 PM Ignore 63CHEVY Report Abuse RacerZ: Where do you get Plastic Fantastic ??
RacerZ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,470 Points:2,022,175 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2007 6:53:36 AM Ignore RacerZ Report Abuse Plastic Fantastic
Steve238 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:19,448 Points:3,739,935 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Aug 23, 2007 10:21:10 PM Ignore Steve238 Report Abuse I used 600 grit wet sandpaper and it got worse. Then I used metal polish and it got better. There are kits with wet sandpaper from 1000 grit and up that may work. Never tried them. [Edited by: Steve238 at 8/23/2007 11:21:40 PM EST]
63CHEVY Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,194 Points:103,820 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2007 3:10:28 PM Ignore 63CHEVY Report Abuse DEDAV: I tried using both the red and white rubbing compounds and neither one worked.I'm sure they have more grit to them than toothpaste. But I'll try anything at this point.
deddav Rookie Author Virginia Beach Posts:5 Points:3,525 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2007 3:54:40 PM Ignore deddav Report Abuse Try using toothpaste like applying wax