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Old 12-08-2007 | 12:38 AM
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I just got a used 95 Contour and the headlights are really dim. The clear plastic has faded that brown color. Is there any way to make them clear again or do I have to buy new headlights?
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Old 12-08-2007 | 10:43 AM
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I've had luck with using a very fine polishing compound on the outside of the plastic lens. I used a product called Scratch out, made by Turtle Wax, and available at Wal Mart. Used to use Color Back, very similar and just as good. In a recent visit to Wal Mart, I noticed they had a product designed just for cleaning up plastic headlights. If I remember correctly, it was $8a bottle and located in the automotive section.

You'll apply it just like a wax and with a little elbow grease, should improve your lighting. Also read recently where toothpaste will do a similar job, but have never tried it on a faded lens.

Hope this helps you,

No Harley Here.
 
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Old 12-08-2007 | 12:14 PM
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sounds good, i will give that a try.
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