De-oxidize the headlights tips and homemade concoction
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A quick fix is to simply polish them with rubbing compound and polishing compound on a terry cloth rag. My father did this to his 03 taurus and it really worked well, but it doesn't last long.
What needs to happen is the oxidized (or crazed) plastic removed entirely then the headlight sealed with a UV resistant clearcoat. I've used this method myself several times on six cargo/third brake light lenses and my mother's headlights. Here, this video is what I use specifically and it turns out very well. Just don't expect to be done within 5 minutes. This takes time. Give it a day for each headlight from start to finish.
3M also makes a headlight restoration kit, which can be seen used by EricTheCarGuy also on Youtube, particurally on a Subaru, a Chrysler Town & Country minivan, and a Ford Contour, the latter of the two within the Fixing It Forward series. Pic your poison, although I prefer Chris's method.
What needs to happen is the oxidized (or crazed) plastic removed entirely then the headlight sealed with a UV resistant clearcoat. I've used this method myself several times on six cargo/third brake light lenses and my mother's headlights. Here, this video is what I use specifically and it turns out very well. Just don't expect to be done within 5 minutes. This takes time. Give it a day for each headlight from start to finish.
3M also makes a headlight restoration kit, which can be seen used by EricTheCarGuy also on Youtube, particurally on a Subaru, a Chrysler Town & Country minivan, and a Ford Contour, the latter of the two within the Fixing It Forward series. Pic your poison, although I prefer Chris's method.
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After some of the other strange remedies, I figure its worth a shot and maybe i'll try some alcohol or other agent to stop process. Thank you for your reply, I am on tight budget and willing to try things before spending alot. It is the fun little supercab beastie I have wanted, for a good price and lot of fixable flaws.
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Yea ebay i got a set for my 2001 for $34 shipped... with bulbs....darn resto kits are at least $20. You will never get the old lights 100% clear again. To prevent them from yellowing in the future use a good wax on them at least once a month - kind you buff on let haze and wipe off. Prevents UV damage. Fun to try things tho - deep woods off sprayed on em works wonders for awhile as well.
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Yea ebay i got a set for my 2001 for $34 shipped... with bulbs....darn resto kits are at least $20. You will never get the old lights 100% clear again. To prevent them from yellowing in the future use a good wax on them at least once a month - kind you buff on let haze and wipe off. Prevents UV damage. Fun to try things tho - deep woods off sprayed on em works wonders for awhile as well.
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