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When the warranty expired on the GS, I kicked myself for not complaining about the hazy, white film or cloud in my headlight. I said, this could be the "condensation" people were talking about. It really looked like dry condensate, like a shower door that hasn't been cleaned for a month. Looking closely, it seemed like the haze is on the inside of the lens.

When driving at night, I could almost see maps being beamed on the road and the HID brightness is not as usual. The haze traps the light and stops brightness from leaving the headlight

Then, the RX was also having the same problem. It was still under warranty and so I took it to the dealer. All the dealer did was clean it and BOOM, they did an amazing job. I thought I could do this to the GS. I searched the internet and zeroed in on a product called Meguiars Plastic Cleaner. I used the #18 first. It cleaned it just a bit but not enough. Then, I got the other bottle, I have in on the picture below. That DID it!!!

I also used it on the park and tailights, worked like a charm. For those of you with the same problem, here is the $6.49 solution and an hour of your time (for all lights with plastic lens).

Here's the BEFORE photo:

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You can really see the difference: LOOK

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With the lights off...

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the magic potion...

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iTrader: (1)

this is what i've been looking for! what a big difference this makes.. I have projector retros in my GS and the lens looks dirty, just like the first picture.. The second pic and last pic looks awesome!

do anyone know where i can get this and how much it goes for?

thanks!

whitels

I got it from Kragen's for $6.49. I'm sure it's available from most auto accessories/parts store. You could also buy it online slightly cheaper from Meguiars.com but the shipping is the killer.

KevinGS

Since the condensation was on the inside, did you have to take the light totally apart to clean in there?

Just curious...

varcity64

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yea, i didnt understand that part...

GIVE ME THE LINK ALREADY

morris

iTrader: (2)

it looks like it is on the inside but it really isnt. IT also isnt condensation, it is scratches that accumulate on the outside of the lens. It just looks like condensation.

I also cleaned mine but I used Meguiars car wax.

rominl

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wow that's some major difference man! awesome result!

redgs4

I have been using this acrylic fish tank cleaner/polish that I had in the garage. Works great - same sort of results.

whitels

The condensation "appearance" looked like it is from the inside. I swear I looked very closely at this and even ventured on having the HIDs replaced at my expense. It fooled me for years until today.

The haze, or white film, or oxidation or "dried condensate", whatever you want to call it, is actually on the outside. So the answer is no, I did not take the light apart to clean it. I just cleaned the outside.

17gs400

do u need to use a buffer for the job or not...???

morris

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I did mine by hand with a cotton hand towel

whitels

Old cotton towel. About a minute working on one small section at a time. Really easy.