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My headlights are cloudy.How do I clear them up.
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98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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hmm...some idiot recomended wd-40 for my cloudy, hazy, rough headlights, it worked, but only for 30 seconds, then they started to turn grayish yellow  . on another note, some guy sanded down his headlamps with 600-900-1400-XXXXXX fine sandpaper until they were smooth and clear. however, i havn't done this 'cuase I've read that this will get rid of the film that prevents the plastic from turning yellow....in ricer forums some those goofs heat up thier lenses in the oven to make them clear  ...stupid civics....
Silver 1998 Mystique LS (v6)...ATX  Removed Emblems, limo tint, painted calipers. Premier P630 HU with 4 Pioneer TS-A6895 Speakers with 10' Sony sub (yeah i know, i'm cheap) Commando 501-S Alarm
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I'm not certain which head lamp style you have, but if it is the older style, maybe buying new ones at $60 apiece is a way to go. I bought some used for that price before I found this forum and the links here. The newer lights cost @ $100 each, making a 'fix'probably more palatable. Anyway, good luck. Best, Immarocker
2000 Contour Black V6 SE ATX Moon traction control ABS
still all stock but not much longer:-)
Eclipse 55430 HU
Eclipse DSP 2301
a/d/s P850 amplifier
a/d/s 345is components front
a/d/s A4im rear deck
shopping for a sub.
1995 Contour Midnight Blue SE V6 ATX, 160,000 Miles and still strong as ever, Leather(soon to be switched to my 2000),traction control.
" so roll down the windows and let the wind blow back your hair.
The night's busted open, these two lanes will take us anywhere..."
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I just picked up some "Blue Magic Plastic and Plexiglass Cleaner and Light Scratch Remover" at Pep Boys. It claims to "Clean and remove hairline scratches, and hazing from all plastic and plexiglass surfaces. Restores optic clarity and provides protecion with one simple application."
If it stops raining I'm going to give it a try. :rolleyes:
- Jim
'96 Mystique GS, Ztech - ATX,
with CD changer, Sylvania Cool Blues, sunroof, keyless entry, and 9mm blue wires
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Let us know if it works. I have a feeling that it will not do much.
Jim Johnson
98 SVT
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If I was to go to a salvage yard, does anyone know if I would be able to just change out the lenses?
-Zack
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1995 Contour LX
2.5L V6 MTX
150,000 miles and still going strong
PIAA 510's (Finally I can see again!)
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I used 1500 grit wet sandpaper & then polishing compound. They came out crystal clear.
I saw absolutely no "film" on the front of the lenses when doing this. Just plain plastic (polycarbonate/lexan/etc) lenses.
Some of my rock hits were too deep to get out and they still showed no signs of any "film" on the front of the lenses.
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if u have the older style headlamps i believe u can remove just the plastic lens itself...if u have a 98+ model i dont know...
im going to order the lenses and sidemarkers just as soon as i can find the link to the site where i saw them
95 contour se...dark blue...monsterflow air filter...remanuf atx...wiring harness recall or bust!!!96k miles...motorcraft awsf32pp plugs & red ford racing 9mm wires...kvr black plated cross-drilled rotors & carbon fiber pads...currently undergoing renovation...excuse our dust!!!
are my dodgers for real????
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Originally posted by JWard:
I just picked up some "Blue Magic Plastic and Plexiglass Cleaner and Light Scratch Remover" at Pep Boys. It claims to "Clean and remove hairline scratches, and hazing from all plastic and plexiglass surfaces. Restores optic clarity and provides protecion with one simple application."
If it stops raining I'm going to give it a try. :rolleyes: Did the Blue Magic work for you.Did't do a damn thing for me.
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