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Old 06-07-2007, 09:13 PM
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with invisible glass before putting it back together but it becomes cloudy.
I've been using microfiber towels to wipe them.

The stuff is not abrasive and should be safe to use. I also tried simple green, that makes it cloudy too.

Soap and water are the safest bets but letting them air dry allows little specks of water spots to show through inside the headlight lenses and it just bothers me.

Please help me get it clean to perfection.
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PlastX by Meguiars I believe.. I hear it works wonders on scratched/hazed plastic
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My buddy used it on his headlights on the outside..

Anything made for windows or glass is no good for the plastic.. He used this for his headlights and a scratch on his speedometer

Just buffed it out with a MF towel<ul><li><a href="http://www.autopia-carcare.com/meg-g-12310.html">PLASTX</a></li></ul>
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Rubbing alcohol on the inside. No residual, streaking, etc. Has worked perfectly for me.
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I'll give that a try...thanks!
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Default you hear??? from what source? I am willing to try if other TTers have used it on their lenses...

otherwise, I am not willing to experiment.
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Default i also like Griot's garage lint free towels>>>

they help when using rubbing alcohol, or an alcohol based cleaner....you can use newspaper in replacement of the lint free rags....
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newspaper? wow, I would have never thought of that!
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try Plexus, it works great.
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