headlight ??

greg fulk · 05-20-2008, 02:18 AM

my 04 mustang has a headlight that is "foggy" how can I fix it?

LNorton · 05-20-2008, 04:23 AM

Probably got some moisture up inside it Greg. Get it dried out, and might have to silicone seal it. I know this is what we have had to do before on the Firebird tail lights.

Bud Lefevre · 05-20-2008, 06:05 AM

Try your local hobby shop for some plastic polish , Tamiya Finish Polish if they have it.

Bob Verwold · 05-20-2008, 07:57 AM

Greg,
Spend some of the money your wife saved on gas (with the Mini) and get a new one...................HA HA

FED 387 · 05-20-2008, 09:33 AM

If the cloudiness is on the outside try TOOTHPASTE--It will do a great job too---takes a little while but just put it on and rub/buff it with a damp---NOT SOAKING WET cloth---any brand of toothpaste will work just use the stuff in a tube----Comp 387

Ross Family Racing · 05-20-2008, 10:00 AM

Greg,
If i'ts on the outside you can recondition it with a headlamp reconditioning kit. You can most likely find one online. The brand we use is from Bright Solutions.
Jeff Ross

SSDiv6 · 05-20-2008, 11:01 AM

I just fixed the same problem on my Lexus and used Meguiar's PlastX. It is a clear plastic cleaner and polish; in a nut shell, it restored them better than new. It was very easy to use and did both front headlight lenses in 5 minutes. It worked so good that although they are red, I did the rear lenses too.

http://www.meguiars.com/?clear-plast...Cleaner-Polish

Todd Bailey · 05-20-2008, 11:31 AM

"Flitz" This stuff works pretty well and is available at most auto parts.

greg fulk · 05-20-2008, 01:02 PM

guess I should have said it's on the inside...I hit a deer with the car in Nov.06 & both headlight were replaced then. the one on the drivers side has...fog,dew,water? inside it? Thanks for the help guys

Ross Family Racing · 05-20-2008, 04:46 PM

Greg,
Was the light oem or aftermarket. If thr repair was an insurance claim you may be able to go back to the repair shop and speak to them about the problem. Our aftermarket suppliers would warranty such a problem. OEM replacement is usually more difficult but most of the time can be warrantied as well.
Jeff

05-20-2008, 02:18 AM	#1
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	headlight ?? my 04 mustang has a headlight that is "foggy" how can I fix it? __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

05-20-2008, 04:23 AM	#2
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: headlight ?? Probably got some moisture up inside it Greg. Get it dried out, and might have to silicone seal it. I know this is what we have had to do before on the Firebird tail lights. __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com

05-20-2008, 06:05 AM	#3
Bud Lefevre Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 250 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: headlight ?? Try your local hobby shop for some plastic polish , Tamiya Finish Polish if they have it. __________________ Bud Lefevre 3075 STK IHRA World Record Holder

05-20-2008, 07:57 AM	#4
Bob Verwold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville Ohio Posts: 656 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: headlight ?? Greg, Spend some of the money your wife saved on gas (with the Mini) and get a new one...................HA HA

05-20-2008, 09:33 AM	#5
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 327 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: headlight ?? If the cloudiness is on the outside try TOOTHPASTE--It will do a great job too---takes a little while but just put it on and rub/buff it with a damp---NOT SOAKING WET cloth---any brand of toothpaste will work just use the stuff in a tube----Comp 387

05-20-2008, 10:00 AM	#6
Ross Family Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St.Clairsville, Ohio Posts: 464 Likes: 0 Liked 52 Times in 15 Posts	Re: headlight ?? Greg, If i'ts on the outside you can recondition it with a headlamp reconditioning kit. You can most likely find one online. The brand we use is from Bright Solutions. Jeff Ross

05-20-2008, 11:01 AM	#7
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,991 Likes: 693 Liked 1,457 Times in 543 Posts	Re: headlight ?? I just fixed the same problem on my Lexus and used Meguiar's PlastX. It is a clear plastic cleaner and polish; in a nut shell, it restored them better than new. It was very easy to use and did both front headlight lenses in 5 minutes. It worked so good that although they are red, I did the rear lenses too. http://www.meguiars.com/?clear-plast...Cleaner-Polish

05-20-2008, 11:31 AM	#8
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 302 Likes: 24 Liked 28 Times in 14 Posts	Re: headlight ?? "Flitz" This stuff works pretty well and is available at most auto parts.

05-20-2008, 01:02 PM	#9
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: headlight ?? guess I should have said it's on the inside...I hit a deer with the car in Nov.06 & both headlight were replaced then. the one on the drivers side has...fog,dew,water? inside it? Thanks for the help guys __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

05-20-2008, 04:46 PM	#10
Ross Family Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St.Clairsville, Ohio Posts: 464 Likes: 0 Liked 52 Times in 15 Posts	Re: headlight ?? Greg, Was the light oem or aftermarket. If thr repair was an insurance claim you may be able to go back to the repair shop and speak to them about the problem. Our aftermarket suppliers would warranty such a problem. OEM replacement is usually more difficult but most of the time can be warrantied as well. Jeff