headlights fogging up

[violent31601]

Hey guys, I was wondering if you knew what caused headlights to get fog spots on them.

and also is there anyway to remove them...i'm thinking not?

and would these look good on my car do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-98...QQcmdZViewItem

thanks guys!

[Sonic Eclipse]

I know I've seen a special cleaner for fogged up head lights at stores, I don't remember how much it cost. Does it actually work? I don't know, haven't needed it, but I assume it does. I did hear from somewhere that you can use Transmission fluid to clean out those headlights too, but don't hold me to that.

[Blackcrow64]

Are you talkin about spots on the inside of the headlight or outside?

Inside spots means you have a crack or opening somewhere in the headlight seal and moisture is collecting inside of it. Only way to fix that is find the opening and seal it shut or replace the headlights.

Outside spots is oxidation on the plastic and any fine rubbing compound with a clean rag will remove this. Of course sometimes it will reoccur too...

[violent31601]

thanks, I will try that out.....I beleive its the outside


what causes it??

[Blackcrow64]

Just natural abuse from the sun, rain, heat, cold, etc... It would be like a painted bumper without wax... Another great way to test the theorys of sunlight abuse is to take something black and set it outside where it will be in constant sunlight for weeks. When you look at it again it will not be black anymore unless it is something waxed or protected with some type of coating...

[Boost92AWD]

I used to have the same problem with my 1995 talon. The secret is... Flitz, it can be bought at a local autozone, advance auto, ect. Just use some of that and they will look brand new. Just whenever you take it throught a automatic car wash you will have to reapply Flitz. Flitz will run you about 7 or 8 bucks if i remember correctly, but its totally worth every penny

[Blackcrow64]

Originally Posted by Boost92AWD

I used to have the same problem with my 1995 talon. The secret is... Flitz, it can be bought at a local autozone, advance auto, ect. Just use some of that and they will look brand new. Just whenever you take it throught a automatic car wash you will have to reapply Flitz. Flitz will run you about 7 or 8 bucks if i remember correctly, but its totally worth every penny

I never heard of it... Whats it do? What kinda chemical is it?

[violent31601]

I'm guessing your talking about this...I will have to give this a try, thank you


http://www.properautocare.com/flmepofipare.html

[Boost92AWD]

Yeah not alot of people have heard about it but it work amazing. Im not really sure what kind of chemicals are in it, but it works. It just basically applied like a wax would be except you dont want to let it sit on there you want to apply it and then wipe it with a dry cloth

[Boost92AWD]

yea thats the stuff. try it you wont be disappointed

[violent31601]

I will do that

thanks!

[spyderturbo007]

Originally Posted by Blackcrow64

I never heard of it... Whats it do? What kinda chemical is it?

If you go with the paste, it's:

Assorted Petroleum Distillates
Polydiethanolamid
Crystalline Silica
Ammonia
Water

[violent31601]

I couldn't find the Flitz stuff anywhere around here, but I did try this $15 kit that had different grades of sandpaper and some plastic polish.

waste of money

anyone else with any other ideas, i think i'm just going to give up and buy some new ones

[vanilla gorilla]

Give me your old ones, I'll pay the shipping.

[violent31601]

why?