best way to clean headlights 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 themwhats the best thing to use?or what other headlights can be installed?.... Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #1 – July 14, 2008, 03:18:04 PM What year is your car? Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #2 – July 14, 2008, 07:34:12 PM im gonna bet its 87-88 given its afox... if not newer mn12 chassis.. Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #3 – July 14, 2008, 07:44:56 PM and that its a cougar :hick: Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #4 – July 14, 2008, 08:09:06 PM The best way is to find new ones. Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #6 – July 16, 2008, 12:54:37 PM wet sandingstart with 800 grit, then work your way up to 2000 grit Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #7 – July 16, 2008, 01:16:52 PM Quote from: 32VFoxBird;227644wet sandingstart with 800 grit, then work your way up to 2000 gritI 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. Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #8 – 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? Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #9 – 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????? Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #10 – 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... Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #11 – 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. priceylist price. you might get a discount out of your dealer.they also dont charge the dealer freight.--irv Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #12 – 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. Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #13 – August 16, 2008, 01:35:32 AM Micromesh....do a search...cost....$60. Quote Selected
best way to clean headlights Reply #14 – 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 Quote Selected
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