-
Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register
for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.
fog
- Thread starter mongo
- Start date
locovaca
Member
- Joined
- Jan 26, 2008
- Messages
- 707
- Reaction score
- 4
- Points
- 18
- Location
- DeWitt, IA
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Manual
Well, there are a couple of sources:
1. Water getting into the assembly and forming a "dew" on the inside (although that's pretty apparent)
2. Road debris hitting and scratching the lens. That's why you can sand it down to a relatively smooth surface again, apply some Meguires, and they look like new.
1. Water getting into the assembly and forming a "dew" on the inside (although that's pretty apparent)
2. Road debris hitting and scratching the lens. That's why you can sand it down to a relatively smooth surface again, apply some Meguires, and they look like new.
- Joined
- Aug 19, 2001
- Messages
- 10,754
- Reaction score
- 583
- Points
- 113
- Location
- So. Calif (SFV)
- Vehicle Year
- 1990
- Make / Model
- Bronco II
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Engine Size
- 2.9L V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Tire Size
- 35x12.50R15
The yellowish haze that occurs with age is from the sun.
A plastic cleaner/polish should get rid of it. If it's real bad, you may need to put some effort into it and go over it a few times (wet-sanding with some extremely fine-grit sandpaper (#1500 or finer I'm thinking) should make getting rid of it go a bit quicker)
A plastic cleaner/polish should get rid of it. If it's real bad, you may need to put some effort into it and go over it a few times (wet-sanding with some extremely fine-grit sandpaper (#1500 or finer I'm thinking) should make getting rid of it go a bit quicker)
snoman6115
New Member
- Joined
- May 24, 2009
- Messages
- 282
- Reaction score
- 1
- Points
- 0
- Location
- Weston, WI
- Vehicle Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- v6 4.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
my buddy bought a turtle wax headlight restore kit from auto zone for under $10 and it works awesome, its jsut fine sandpaper and some spray and plastic polish but it works great
Original_Ranger84
Active Member
- Joined
- Aug 23, 2007
- Messages
- 4,690
- Reaction score
- 20
- Points
- 38
- Vehicle Year
- 1984, 1999
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.8L, 3.0L
- Transmission
- Manual
They should stay fairly clean and clear as long as you take care of them... you could always get like a 3m film that goes over the top and prevents that stuff too...
- Joined
- Sep 26, 2008
- Messages
- 1,786
- Reaction score
- 20
- Points
- 0
- Location
- Boring, Oregon
- Vehicle Year
- 2001
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Transmission
- Manual
Is it yellowing on the outside, or is it actual foglike stuff on the inside? All the above posts help you with the yellowing.
I'll add that you may be getting moisture in the housing due to a bad seal between the two halves of the lenses or a bad seal at the bulb. Take you lamp and keep 'em in the house for a few hours, or however long it takes to get rid of the fog. Then take some bathroom clear silocone/RTV and run a bead on the joint between both halves of the housing. And replace the headlight bulb to have yourself a brand new seal.
I'll add that you may be getting moisture in the housing due to a bad seal between the two halves of the lenses or a bad seal at the bulb. Take you lamp and keep 'em in the house for a few hours, or however long it takes to get rid of the fog. Then take some bathroom clear silocone/RTV and run a bead on the joint between both halves of the housing. And replace the headlight bulb to have yourself a brand new seal.
locovaca
Member
- Joined
- Jan 26, 2008
- Messages
- 707
- Reaction score
- 4
- Points
- 18
- Location
- DeWitt, IA
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Manual
I sanded and polished my Accord headlamps two and a half years ago and they're still clear. I just rub in a new layer of polish ever 6 months or so to keep it up to date. I did my Ranger 6 months ago and they still look good.
- Joined
- Sep 26, 2008
- Messages
- 1,786
- Reaction score
- 20
- Points
- 0
- Location
- Boring, Oregon
- Vehicle Year
- 2001
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Transmission
- Manual
I've always wondered about after the sand job and polish, how about clear coating them, preserving whats underneeth?
That Baker Guy
Member
- Joined
- Mar 23, 2009
- Messages
- 866
- Reaction score
- 17
- Points
- 18
- Location
- mississippi
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- v6 3.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
comet toilet bowl cleaner, mixed with some water and a FINE steel wool, works like a charm for alot less $$$
Sponsored Ad
Sponsored Ad
Staff online
-
85_Ranger4x4Forum Staff Member
Today's birthdays
Member & Vendor Upgrades
For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.
Truck of The Month
Shran
April Truck of The Month
Recently Featured
Follow TRS On Instagram
TRS Events
25th Anniversary Sponsors
Check Out The TRS Store
Sponsored Ad
Sponsored Ad
Sponsored Ad
Amazon Deals
