Mine are still crap.. I haven't tried leaving the wax on longer... I probably will in the next few days since I'm not tied up, damn college.

 

I used Mother's detailing kit which comes with a clay bar, just rub it good and it turns out nice and clear.

 

I am going to sticky this, as it is a problem for the earlier cars. So if your not going to take the headlight apart.

1. Try wax
2. Scratch remover.

This is great stuff people.

 

Did this do anything for fine scatches or that kind of stuff? I might test some Scratch X on a small inconspicous area, I'd been hesitant to use anything like that on the plastic.

 

Ok, I just waxed mine down.. It's as shiny as ever. :eek: But... that stuff on the top (picture on page1) is still there.. Don't know how take that crap off!

 

Thanks for the tip, I always assumed the "fog" was on the inside, but I waxed it with the rest of my car today, and the lights look perfect.

 

my headlight housings are nice and clean... though they were only replaced like a year ago after a bad accident to the front end. cleaning the car takes up a lot of time. cleaned the inside, outside, and headlights... but that engine bay of mine... hard to clean. anyone know how to get that black grime stuff off the engine cover?...

 

I did the ScatchX, didn't help much, but my problem is more with scratches and little marks. I hadn't thought of claying them, I'll have to give that a shot next spring when the car's up for reclaying. Thanks!

 

I waxed the headlights yesterday...Drastic Improvement .

 

Kyle,
According to the label, the product is intended for newer cars and safe on gelcoats. As with any products, care should be taken. This is not an endorsement for the product. I can only say what has worked for me. It works! Like many on this site, I thought the hazing and yellowing was inside the headlight (based on comments of dismantling the headlights) but, before ontaking a task of heating and prying presealed headlights, one should try simpler methods. Scratch Remover is $2 to $3 dollars depending on where you buy it. It's designed to remove scratches not create scratches. I also use it on my boat (gelcoat and lights) and it works wonders. Keeping in mind marine environments are much harsher than land environments.

Granted, it will not work for everyone. Internal hazing of the headlights indicate a greater problem (seals, etc...). For those looking to for a simple fix or less complicated way to brigthen/remove normal EXTERNAL haze from their lights, this may help.

A simple test to determine if the haze is external is the run your fingernail across the part of the headlight that's not showing (top of light under the hood is a good place). If the fingernail make a mark in the haze, go for it.

Just want to help. I've received plenty of help from this website. CLUBLEXUS RULES!!!!

God Bless.

 

Thanks, I might give that a shot at some point, I tried the Meguiar's ScratchX scratch remover I had lying around, but I think my best option would be to get a clear plastic polish, or even a plastic detailer may help. I'm just putting that off since I've had a hard time finding polish locally and don't really like ordering online if I don't have to.

 

I havnt been too club lexus in about a month, I know shame on me, but anywayz I am surprised this post is still oigng strong. I still use the same mehtod and ive been doing it for about a month still works for me 1.wax 2.Let dry for a long while 3.buff off and that should lerave ya wiht a good film free ohter htna thta everyone else has given great advice.