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I have seen threads on this issue but need some assistance. My 2002 Cruiser developed nasty headlight lens, more so on passenger side. I went to Autozone & got a Permatex Healight lens restoration kit, which uses 4 grades of sandpaper & a polish. I followed instructions & after sanding both lenses were slick as could be. But after polishing twice the lenses are still somewhat cloudy. I am now wondering if there is also some crud on the inside. What do you think? I'm ready to order new headlamp assemblies cause I really don't like the looks. Thanks.
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There's a kit for almost everything but you have to be very careful how to use them. If your ready to put out money for new lenses, then take half of it and look around for professional assistance. There are shops that advertise to clear them up for half the price of new ones.
Our Sheriff cruisers did the same as they are outside all the time. We're in the process of having them done professionally and the ones that are done look good, not perfect but 85% better than the clouded lens that we had. The cloudy lens also affects driving at night.
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There are photos of my results up in the detail shop if you guys want to see. ~CYCLONE_06
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Hey John, Cyclone was definitely on the right track. Unfortunately, PT's are known for the lens issue and the only way to rectify it is to wetsand the old cloudy plastic away to expose the "new" undamaged plastic underneath. There is a website that sells a product we used to use at my dealership I worked at. I have personally used it with fantastic results. In fact, it is the only product on the market I have seen that actually works to the effectiveness stated. All you need is a variable-speed drill (I used my Ridgid combo drill). The company provides everything else in the kit they send you. It took me a total of 1 hour work time the first time I used the stuff. Tip: buy an unused spray bottle for a hardware store and fill with water. Continually spray a light mist on lens when sanding. Good luck and keep cruisin.
![]() heres the link: Lens Renew - New Life for Car Lenses One last tip: go to your local Home Depot and buy 2 different Norton brand foam sanding pads. I use the 120 grit(red) first then the grey 220 grit provided in the kit, the lastly the 320 grit(yellow). After that just follow the included instructions in the kit. Bright lights a blazing bud
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Once you guys get the lenses back to looking good, make sure you wax your lights with something that has UV protection in it. Meguiars NXT has silicones, and uv protection in it, so it helps protect from salt / rain, and sunlight.
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Fantastic point Cyclone, as the UV rays are what do the damage. As for the kit I recommended before, the final step has a polish that contains a UV protectant already infused.
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Hey guys:
While i dont have this problem on my pt gt i do on some of my peterbuilts and see it on friends cars..Our solution is a high speed buffer "its really a grinder" with a firm pad and jewelers rouge,white..works great and last a long time," the reason for rouge instead of 3m heavy duty compound is,it doesnt go flying all over the truck and shop" and heats up faster to reflow the plastic,but be careful not to burn the plastic,and theres no dust.After that apply a good coat of wax,then reapply every time you wax your ride.One of my drivers uses baby oil "lightly" on his headlights and front end to keep bugs from sticking to them. We also wax or compound all windows at every cleaning,but make sure theres no residue left on windshield that the wiper blades can pick up, clean the blades with a dry clean cloth. Hope this helps... |
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I also tried the Permatex on my 02 and it didnt work to well. But after reading this I am going to try again. I had only used a 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper. I going to try a 1000 grit first and work back up to the 2000 grit. Then wax the hell out of it. We will see what happens. I want those Silverstar Ultras to light up the night.
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