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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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whats the cheapest way to get rid of the fog that builds on the headlights without replacing them?
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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I use a bit of intake cleaner. Spray (CAREFULLY!) on, wipe off. It can strip paint though, just be careful.
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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thanks... i'll give it a try
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Mortehl
I use a bit of intake cleaner. Spray (CAREFULLY!) on, wipe off. It can strip paint though, just be careful.
Are you talking about the inside or outside of the lens?
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Also...I wouldn't use intake cleaner on a plastic lens. Mortehl has glass lenses. If your name is an indication of your model..00'* have plastic lenses (right?)
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Wow. This could turn out to be interesting if he follows that advice.

Hope it'* not too late to stop him. Anyone email him a warning with a link back here? Headlights are expensive to replace.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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I'll assume he means inside, other wise the I think the question would be worded differently.

I would suggest taking the lense off and cleaning it with a SOFT rag and windex at most.

Then worry about prevention. which isn't hard to do.
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Windex contains ammonia. It can fog up some plastics.
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Originally Posted by willwren
Windex contains ammonia. It can fog up some plastics.
That'* why I said at most, if I were doing it I would likely end up just using a soft rag and water.
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Originally Posted by corvettecrazy
I'll assume he means inside, other wise the I think the question would be worded differently.
Interesting...we all read it a little differently. My headlights are pitted and look fogged. I thought he maybe meant that.
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