headlights

08-24-2011, 06:39 PM

Hey guys my headlights on my 01 have this foggy kind of look to them like a layer of something on them and i cant get rid of it. Anyone know how to?

getafewlives · 08-24-2011, 07:52 PM

There's kits you can get at canadian tire and places that helps remove the haze.

You can wet sand, but unless you know what you are doing, you will make it worse.

I would get one of those kits and really spend the time on each step.

Journeyman · 08-24-2011, 10:32 PM

I was going to buy a set of new headlights for my fox for this. But I thought I would try the 3M headlight kit from Canadian tire first, and it worked like magic. Just be sure to take your time and sand and polish until all haze and scratch/ swirl marks are gone. They will look like new.

wilkiem · 08-25-2011, 12:18 PM

How much do these kits cost, I can buy new ones and new markers for $90

lafgas · 08-25-2011, 01:02 PM

$89.99 all taxes in.

Journeyman · 08-25-2011, 03:04 PM

I think I paid $25-30. Where can you buy new headlamps and markers for $90 for a 2001? I think even the cheapo ones are like $130 + Shipping.

rgs · 08-25-2011, 03:10 PM

toothpaste!

DVS · 08-25-2011, 06:48 PM

best way to get the moisture out of 03 headlights? remove, blow dryer then what??

Journeyman · 08-25-2011, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVS

best way to get the moisture out of 03 headlights? remove, blow dryer then what??

Find and seal the leak. Some moisture may be normal if it goes away with the headlamps on for a few minutes.

08-25-2011, 11:18 PM

the 3m headlight kit worked! headlights look 10x better now..thanks

getafewlives · 08-26-2011, 03:21 PM

Nice

08-30-2011, 11:13 AM

i just bought new lights for my 98 but was told i had to seal them before i install them so i picked up a tube of silicone but the guy said to use adhesive instead of silicone. so my question is what type of adhesive should i use as i tried silicone and i get a moisture build-up in the light and 90 bux for replacement bulbs is getting costly (HELLA brand)

Journeyman · 08-30-2011, 07:52 PM

I used a product called "Goop?" in the automotive section of Crappy Tire. It works very well, great adhesion and dries firm but not rock hard. I used it to seal my headlights, they were leaking at the seam between the lens and reflector.

01-16-2012, 10:13 AM

Water sand and polish

OVERHEADCAMMER · 01-20-2013, 09:43 PM

Here's what meguires kit did for my lights today... They all looked like the the one on the right

08-24-2011, 06:39 PM	#1
Stanger-Banger94 Guest Posts: n/a	headlights Hey guys my headlights on my 01 have this foggy kind of look to them like a layer of something on them and i cant get rid of it. Anyone know how to?

08-24-2011, 07:52 PM	#2
getafewlives Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,815	There's kits you can get at canadian tire and places that helps remove the haze. You can wet sand, but unless you know what you are doing, you will make it worse. I would get one of those kits and really spend the time on each step. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Stock 2004 Acura TSX PWP 6 speed. OEM Aero Kit Lowered on Eibach sportlines Drilled/slotted rotors

08-25-2011, 12:18 PM	#4
wilkiem Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Langley Posts: 1,187	How much do these kits cost, I can buy new ones and new markers for $90 __________________ 89 Hatch LX, AOD, blown and sprayed, Ecam HCI 302 Best time: 10.51@128 BC's quickest and fastest AOD and factory short block

08-25-2011, 03:10 PM	#7
rgs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Westminster Posts: 8,983	toothpaste! __________________ 94 GT

08-25-2011, 06:48 PM	#8
DVS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,078	best way to get the moisture out of 03 headlights? remove, blow dryer then what?? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-24-2011, 10:32 PM	#3
Journeyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 513	I was going to buy a set of new headlights for my fox for this. But I thought I would try the 3M headlight kit from Canadian tire first, and it worked like magic. Just be sure to take your time and sand and polish until all haze and scratch/ swirl marks are gone. They will look like new.

08-25-2011, 01:02 PM	#5
lafgas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: east van Posts: 219	$89.99 all taxes in.

08-25-2011, 03:04 PM	#6
Journeyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 513	I think I paid $25-30. Where can you buy new headlamps and markers for $90 for a 2001? I think even the cheapo ones are like $130 + Shipping.

08-25-2011, 11:18 PM	#10
Stanger-Banger94 Guest Posts: n/a	the 3m headlight kit worked! headlights look 10x better now..thanks

08-26-2011, 03:21 PM	#11
getafewlives Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,815	Nice __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Stock 2004 Acura TSX PWP 6 speed. OEM Aero Kit Lowered on Eibach sportlines Drilled/slotted rotors

08-30-2011, 11:13 AM	#12
Mustang_Driver Guest Posts: n/a	i just bought new lights for my 98 but was told i had to seal them before i install them so i picked up a tube of silicone but the guy said to use adhesive instead of silicone. so my question is what type of adhesive should i use as i tried silicone and i get a moisture build-up in the light and 90 bux for replacement bulbs is getting costly (HELLA brand) Last edited by Mustang_Driver; 08-30-2011 at 11:14 AM. Reason: spelling error

08-30-2011, 07:52 PM	#13
Journeyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 513	I used a product called "Goop?" in the automotive section of Crappy Tire. It works very well, great adhesion and dries firm but not rock hard. I used it to seal my headlights, they were leaking at the seam between the lens and reflector.

01-16-2012, 10:13 AM	#14
unlawfulcustomz Guest Posts: n/a	Water sand and polish

01-20-2013, 09:43 PM	#15
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