headlights cleaning??

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ford06
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hey does anyone know any tricks to cleaning the caseing for headlights to clean them up? THe headlights on the van I am getting are so yelled that I guess you cant even tell the headlights are on...... any ideas please share....
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HilloNative
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Use Carb cleaner... i got this trick from a Ford Escort forum, just put a little bit on a towel and wipe your headlights fast.
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FocusMech.73155
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If you don't mind paying about 40 bucks to get them looking brand new, tousley has a service they do with a 3m kit. it is absolutely amazing what the lights look like after they are done. I would highly recommend it.
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CleanZX3
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http://www.amazon.com/3M-Headlight-Lens ... B001AIZ5HY
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FocusMech.73155
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Thats not what they have. It is actually a 7 step sand then buff. Its pretty cool
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CleanZX3
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FocusMech.73155 wrote:

Thats not what they have. It is actually a 7 step sand then buff. Its pretty cool
Oops, here it is with the polish/cleaner. http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Head ... sbs_auto_1

The pads Tousley have might be a little different(longer lasting), but this kit is the same process. BUT it says on the kit that the pads only last for 2 headlights. So the $30 at Tousley isnt a bad price. Plus you have somebody who knows what they are doing... do it for you.
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bluediamondcoupe
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Toothpaste... the white stuff....


Cost alot less and works just as good...
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wax and grease remover followed by a super-ultra-omega fine finishing compound works good as well. 8)
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SVThead
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I've used that on my SVT with HID headlights. Worked really well. Picked it up at the local napa for $20.
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