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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Red face Stock headlights suck like sandblasted!

Any suggestions on a better headlight? I'm not looking to spend a ton of money, but don't want something that is susceptible to problems. Other than seeming dim and being very "sandblasted," I have had no issues with the stock ones.

Thanks for the input.

 
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Sandblasted meaning......hazy and/or foggy?
 
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Default hazy

It's an 01. I think the AZ sun and the early years in the hills where they use salt in the winter may have factored into this appearance. The plastic just does not have any gloss or shean left.
 
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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use some meguiars plasticX on it. You'll get the shine back.
 
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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all head lights get worn out and hazy after awhile but you have a couple choices .you can buy a head light refinishing kit at your local auto store 15 bucks and get to work or spend the money for knew ones. also if you decide on one invest in some headlight plastic film protector this will prevent chiping scrathing and the inebidable hazing over time 3M makes some good stuff.
 
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Go check out the DIYs. I know there's one for getting all that stuff off

edit: here ya go https://www.hondacivicforum.com/foru...ight=defogging
 

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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Wink plastic polish / "H" emblem for front direction???

I had some of this on hand (thankfully) for my motorcycle windshield.

IT WORKED *&%$ good!

Thank you for your direction. That made quit a difference in appearance, and I suppose in illumination.

On that note, the direction part, where can I find a new "H" emblem for the front grill[I[/I]?

Mine is gone.
 
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