My car's headlights are very opaque and oxidized. What is the best way to clean these or can i clean them? Or is it a problem from the inside?
I once used a kit from an auto parts store to basically polish off the worn outer layer of plastic / glass.
You might ask at a body shop. If they give you a high price, ask at another, and maybe at a car wash that does "detailing". Let us know what you find out.
-- Ed, the car guy
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Like ed said--you can get a kit--but you will probably have to take the headlights off and clean them from the inside--and depending on what type of headlights they are, you might have to do it through the little hole the bulb goes in.
You can clean the outside, but likely the issue, or part of the issue, is on the inside.
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Well, I could agree with you--but then we'd both be wrong.
I know it may be inside. But, the thing is sealed and i would have to have the whole thing removed. If i do that i will just buy new covers which probably won't be a cheap fix. Right now, i just want to see if can make headway cleaning the outside. I think i will try the baking soda vinegar thing. And, if that doesnt' work, then toothpaste or a kit. That is what i see online.
depending on the type of headlights you have, you may be able to handle the job yourself--there are kits available from auto parts stores that are relatively easy to use and, when done correctly, will give you ( at best ) so-so results good for a few months--would hire someone myself--we clear probably a half-dozen sets a week around here--the charge for the service runs between $25 to about $50 depending on the vehicle ( car, truck or SUV )--a professional will do the job correctly and the results are usually good for a couple of years or more--a good kit from an auto parts store is going to cost at least $35 plus your time to use the product--you're much better off ( both with the initial results and the endurance of the fix ) using a professional--a reliable bodyshop should be able to handle it or can refer you to whoever they use
if your headlights ARE sealed ( believe you mentioned so ) then you have a different situation--if there is any moisture on the INSIDE of the headlight, you either have a crack or a puncture ( from an impact usually, rock chips or gravel, etc. ) and you MAY be able to repair the headlight with clear adhesives and then do the lens procedure--if you cannot repair the crack/puncture, then you'll need to replace the entire headlight--would suggest you shop on the web for an aftermarket headlight--most are OEM ( original equipment manufacturer ) equivalent and will typically cost you anywhere from a third to one half less than a factory unit
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