headlight and brigtning

[snake109]

what products would you recomend to brighten the headlights and paint, i was planning on using rubing compound for the paint but if you know somthing better and not too pricy let me know. as for the headlights all the stuff i tried only worked for a few months then they get yellow again.

 

[RustBucket]

Anything you do with the headlights isn't going to be a permanent solution. Before I replaced my lights, I wet sanded the lenses with 800 then 1000 grit, then went over that with 3M rubbing compund, and finished up with a good coat of wax. That lasted the longest of any method I've tried.

 

[stykthyn]

just replace the lamps and be done with it.

 

[glowstang93]

just replace the lamps and be done with it.

I made mine last 10 years by sanding/polishing, but what people don't seem to realize is that the inside gets worn too. The reflector inside is an important part of how bright your lights are. If I had known how much better I could see with new ones, I would have replaced them sooner. IMO, OEM is the best for the headlight.

 

[snake109]

ok. what about the paint, the sides of the car dont look so bad the the engine hood and roof are prety dull and have plenty of swirles.

 

[Anlushac11]

My 91 lenses are almost opaque.

I found I can get a set of clear Cobra style headlights at NAPA. I was told $75.00 for the pair but I havent been over there yet to check on them. I already bought clear corners and clear marker lights from a local speed shop.

 

[glowstang93]

Wow,, I checked www.napaonline.com and it shows $145 apiece for the headlamps. Here is the link http://www.napaonline.com/masterpages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=430&CatId=9&SubCatId=11

I wish they were $75 a set.

 

[mgwshel]

If you wanna go cheap, this place has them for $105 shipped. Probably not the quality of OEM, but better than your old yellow ones.

http://www.foxmustangrestoration.com/?p=vp&id=92

 

[RustBucket]

I think 50resto is even cheaper than that.

 

[mgwshel]

For the whole 6 piece set? That $105 is for the *set.*

 

[RustBucket]

Don't take my word for it. See for yourself.http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=LRS-13007E-KIT%201&comp=LRS

 

[mgwshel]

6 piece set shipped for $99. Even better--thanks for the tip.

 

[Henceforward]

For the whole 6 piece set? That $105 is for the *set.*

You can waste your time getting them 80% clear with polishing compound, and various grits of sandpaper, or you can drop a little over a hundred dollars and have OEM Ford headlamps that can be properly aimed and won't fog up.

Cjponyparts.com

HEADLIGHT KIT 1987-1993

Part #: HLK1
Price: 119.95



If you want to tackle the headlight restoration, use this guide...

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