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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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my headlights dont have that clean look to them...they look like they are sort of foggy from then inside and there is no way i can clean them.. it doesnt look good at all and im sure it reduces some visibility because of that. i went to nissan asked them to change them but they refused they said its not under warrenty, they said they will only replace if they are damaged? i heard by z owneers it is under warrenty thats the only info i have on this i searchd but couldnt find anything. am i wrong or is the dealership trying to get out of it?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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Its oxidation on top of the plastic headlight case, you can get rid of it with a polish but it will come back 3-4 weeks later, so it will be a on going process... My 2003 G35 was really bad and my 2006 FX35 after only 8 months had the same problem, luckily for me they had a recall on the FX35 headlights so I got new ones....
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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Have the headlights covered with 3M clear bra material, costs about $75.00 depending on the local installer. No more problems, also help out if you get a stone to the headlights..
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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If it is oxidation and its on the outside, I had the same and i got it all off by high speed buffing it with 3m rubbing compound. Did this about 2 months ago and the lights have been spotless ever since.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 350ZTheStandard
Have the headlights covered with 3M clear bra material, costs about $75.00 depending on the local installer. No more problems, also help out if you get a stone to the headlights..
+1 This is a good way to protect your headlights.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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I polished mine with a Blue Bird Pneumatic polisher (100psi+wool) and 2000 grit liquid compound. Again, I am a highly experienced (not to brag or anything) detailer, so I don't recommend doing this because you'll burn right throug the plastic within seconds.

Mine have been clear for a few months now. Nothing came back
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Happened to my RSX. If your car suffers extream weather changes (New England weather) it causes the sealant to crack and let in air. The condensation builds up inside.

I took my RSX to the Acura dealership and they fixed it for free. I wish Nissan was run more like Acura.
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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my headlights have the same problem. where can i take my z to get the headlights polished with m3?
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