7th Gen ('06-'07): Nasty Ass Headlight Question
#1
Nasty *** Headlight Question
Is there an aftermarket product that actually works to refinish these headlight capsules, or do I just need to suck it up and pay Sam's the $30?
(This is one of those times I really miss the Aurora. Olds used the higher-quality plastic that Cadillac still uses. Two applications of Meguiar Plast-X every six months and I was good.)
(This is one of those times I really miss the Aurora. Olds used the higher-quality plastic that Cadillac still uses. Two applications of Meguiar Plast-X every six months and I was good.)
#3
You can clean them, but unfortunately when they start to haze, it's because all of the protectants in the plastic are gone.
I've successfully wet-sanded and cleaned before, but within a year they were hazy again.
Full replacements are the best bet IMO (if you are keeping the car longer than a couple of years)
I've successfully wet-sanded and cleaned before, but within a year they were hazy again.
Full replacements are the best bet IMO (if you are keeping the car longer than a couple of years)
#5
Latest thing I tried is the Turtle Wax $9 kit. The passenger side is passable. No response on the driver's side. Then I tried wet sanding. It looked great after the last time I rinsed it off, then within an hour, all hazed over again....
#6
You can clean them, but unfortunately when they start to haze, it's because all of the protectants in the plastic are gone.
I've successfully wet-sanded and cleaned before, but within a year they were hazy again.
Full replacements are the best bet IMO (if you are keeping the car longer than a couple of years)
I've successfully wet-sanded and cleaned before, but within a year they were hazy again.
Full replacements are the best bet IMO (if you are keeping the car longer than a couple of years)
#9
I couldn't possibly have gotten a coat of clear coat on and had it dry before the haze returned to mine.
I'm sucking it up and having Sam's work on them tomorrow. I just can't stand to look at it another day.
I'm sucking it up and having Sam's work on them tomorrow. I just can't stand to look at it another day.
#10
For what it's worth a friend of mine Wet sanded his. Began with 400 and ended with 2000. Then he used a floor wax on the plastic, It used to be called Future floor wax, some one bought them out and it is still available under a different brand. (pledge floor care) he said it is holding up so far.
Been 6 months and on occasion he will recoat with the wax.
Been 6 months and on occasion he will recoat with the wax.