It seems now that almost all headlights on vehicles are plastic. The environment really takes its toll on them and fogs them up. Some get so bad that they are all but worthless.
A painter buddy of mine showed me a cheap way to fix them with items that I already have at home. All you need is some 400 grit sandpaper, a rag, and a spray can of clear laquer (clear spray paint).
This is how the headlamps looked before:
They aren't too bad but I wanted to try the fix before I shared. Take the sandpaper and sand them down. This will create a mess of fine white dust. Take a rag and wipe them off. They will still look white and hazy.
Now spray them with the clear laquer. Multiple light coats work the best just like any spray paint job.
They actually look better than my pictures show. This fix is supposed to last for a couple of years.
I am sure this fix has other applications also. I have seen clear rain gauges that could use a fix.
Hope this helps and saves you a buck or two.
A painter buddy of mine showed me a cheap way to fix them with items that I already have at home. All you need is some 400 grit sandpaper, a rag, and a spray can of clear laquer (clear spray paint).
This is how the headlamps looked before:
They aren't too bad but I wanted to try the fix before I shared. Take the sandpaper and sand them down. This will create a mess of fine white dust. Take a rag and wipe them off. They will still look white and hazy.
Now spray them with the clear laquer. Multiple light coats work the best just like any spray paint job.
They actually look better than my pictures show. This fix is supposed to last for a couple of years.
I am sure this fix has other applications also. I have seen clear rain gauges that could use a fix.
Hope this helps and saves you a buck or two.
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