The headlights on my 1996 Outback have become quite foggy and am looking for a way to clean them so that I will be able to see better while driving in the dark.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

1. Replace it

2. #0000 steel wool and a wet sanding method and then a polish and clearcoat

3. 2000 grit sandpaper and a wet sanding method with a polish and clearcoat.

A high quality plastic polish, a soft cloth, and about 15 to 20 minutes work on each headlight.

there are kits. Also do a search here. lots of info

 

nipper

I once heard toothpaste

for your outside lens......white floride toothpaste.....****cheap stuff works good*****

just get a moist sponge ,,,apply and rub in a circular pattern....rinse ,repeat..

worked great on the H2..

PLASTX polish and a mother's power ball

WalMart and most auto parts stores sell kits.

toothpaste works just fine..

Mainly because the cheap white toothpaste is a very fine abrasive. It is like edible plastic polish. . . Well anything polish actually, but harder materials will take a lot longer than the plastic used in the headlights.

Toothpaste.

 

 

Toothpaste.

 

 

 

Ok who wants to do my headlights. I can get my cleaned, but it only lasts a few months. I have tired everything. Lets just say polishing is not my forte.

 

nipper

Any after treatment? Like a Clearcoat? Or Floss?

 

Or are you good to go after application?

Just a quick brush with a cotton ball, and don't forget to rinse.

I used wet 400 grit sand paper on one set then sprayed them LIGHTLY with clear acryilic spray. That lasted almost 3 years before I noticed a slight peal of the acrylic.

I have used this product on three 91-94 Legacy, works great. Get mine at Walmart. Link:

 

http://www.crystalviewchemicals.com/index.htm

toothpaste works just fine..

 

Seconded and thirded. I've used toothpaste on my subaru and my honda. My only downfall was not finishing the job right (by clearcoating) so now I have to do it again sometime soon.

What are you guys and gals using to clearcoat after cleaning. I have done the lights on both of my Legacy's twice now and it just keeps coming back.