front lights have hazed

[clioandy105]

my front lights have hazed at the top, looks horrible, how do i get rid of this, as im sure it must of happened to some of you guys.

 

[Hazza]

I've had this problem with my headlights before.

The only reason mine misted/hazed was because some moisture must have gotten into the headlamp when i removed the rubber cover, and forgot to put it back on.

I put the rubber cover back on, and just prayed/hoped for it to disappear, and it did.

 

[clioandy105]

no its not like that, on the top nere the indicator bit, its like laquer has almsot melted away. Looks realy wierd, (hazzey) and frankly looks horrible! If you have had this problem or have this you will no what i mean.

 

[Hazza]

Ooooo I think i know what you mean.

Does it look like its flaking off, and looks like its got millions of miniature scratches?

 

[clioandy105]

kind of like flaking off yer, were the top of the lights tart at the point, its almost like laquer has started to perish.melt off leavaing the top smooth, then to a realy rough patch thats is very rough and cloudy to look through. Will see if i can get a pic tomorow.

 

[Hazza]

Mines doing exactly the same!

Don't think there is anything you can do apart from replacing the headlamp.

 

[AlexG]

mine has it too. i think its just where they are being eaten away at by the elements. nothing to stop it i think.

 

[clioandy105]

ok, well if anyone else can shed some light then let me know! Im going to try a few things today to see what i can do. will get back to you if it works.

 

[AlexG]

ok, well if anyone else can shed some light then let me know! Im going to try a few things today to see what i can do. will get back to you if it works.

i tried intensive tar remover, glass cleaner, claying, polishing and it didnt even touch it.

 

[ruissoukka]

I´m a bit lost when it comes to cars. So how did you manage to take the cover off? I have to do the same thing and was wondering how to do it? Do I have to dismantle the whole front?
thanks in advanve for your help mate!

 

[Rich]

Any pics of the damage, may be able to wet sand and machine polish them.

 

[clioandy105]

yer thats what i was going to do sometime next week, wet and dry 2000 then machine polish with a bit of t-cut in there