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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: CouGar PiMpin on July 14, 2008, 02:29:07 PM

Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: CouGar PiMpin on July 14, 2008, 02:29:07 PM
i have the orginal headlights installed,
covers are vary dull....
ive buffed them
poured all types of cleaners on them
whats the best thing to use?
or what other headlights can be installed?....
Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: jpc647 on July 14, 2008, 03:18:04 PM
What year is your car?
Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: the_intimidator03 on July 14, 2008, 07:34:12 PM
im gonna bet its 87-88 given its afox... if not newer mn12 chassis..
Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: Vbelisle on July 14, 2008, 07:44:56 PM
and that its a cougar :hick:
Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: kendoo130 on July 14, 2008, 08:09:06 PM
The best way is to find new ones.
Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: CouGar PiMpin on July 16, 2008, 11:50:44 AM
ITS A 88 COUGAR v8
Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: 32VFoxBird on July 16, 2008, 12:54:37 PM
wet sanding

start with 800 grit, then work your way up to 2000 grit
Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: jpc647 on July 16, 2008, 01:16:52 PM
Quote from: 32VFoxBird;227644
wet sanding

start with 800 grit, then work your way up to 2000 grit


I have to agree with 32v. On my 1988 Thunderbird I wet sanded them, starting with 800 grit and moved up to 1500. I went to 1000 and I think 1200 too. When I was done with sandpaper I used Presta Headlight Refinishing Cream with a buffer to put a shine back into the lights. Once they were clean, be sure to put a coat of wax on them. Trust me, he wax makes a big difference in the longevity of the clear lights.
Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: Kuhltwo on July 18, 2008, 03:34:42 PM
I did the cleaner/polish on the lenses, and the lens came out great, but what i have found is the reflector inside is shot. And there is not a true chrome paint. Having them re-chromed is terribly pricey. I have looked at the replacement headlights for the later fox mustangs and they look to be the same. Has anyone tried these out?
Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: mcb82gt on August 11, 2008, 10:21:36 AM
Quote from: Kuhltwo;228028
-I have looked at the replacement headlights for the later fox mustangs and they look to be the same. Has anyone tried these out?


+1 on this, will the side amber marker lights from a mustang swap in too?????
Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: GREYSHADOW on August 11, 2008, 01:29:18 PM
Quote from: mcb82gt;231547
+1 on this, will the side amber marker lights from a mustang swap in too?????



I dont think so... The inner (parking lights) of the 3 pieces and the corner lights are different. I'm not an expert though by any means so...
Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: irv on August 11, 2008, 02:41:12 PM
your ford dealer can still get h/l lenses from vintage parts.
they buy osi from ford and sell back to the dealers. pricey
list price. you might get a discount out of your dealer.
they also dont charge the dealer freight.--irv
Title: best way to clean headlights
Post by: 88TurboCoupeman01 on August 15, 2008, 09:59:30 PM
Thers a kit in a sliver package and it got everything u need, u can get it at Advance Auto or some Wal amrts and I got mine from K-Mart.
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Post by: SR71TC on August 16, 2008, 01:35:32 AM
Micromesh....do a search...cost....$60.
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Post by: Cougar5.0 on August 16, 2008, 01:42:33 AM
I wrote a procedure a while back for polishing headlights and side markers. It was lost on the old site, but someone actually used my post as a article on their site (at least they gave me credit :hick: )

Here's the link -> http://www.lincolnsonline.com/tech/00019.html
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Post by: jcassity on August 19, 2008, 01:08:32 AM
ahh, but the thread lives,, in the DIY link below...........:hick: :D
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