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Old 07-25-2016, 08:09 PM
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Wax shouldnt hurt the lenses correct? Just looking for a way to protect them a bit
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Old 07-25-2016, 08:14 PM
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Wax shouldnt hurt the lenses correct? Just looking for a way to protect them a bit

I have this and am well pleased and wax /polish won't hurt.

http://www.xpel.com/headlight-protection-kits/
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Old 07-25-2016, 08:20 PM
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Wax away!
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Old 07-25-2016, 08:25 PM
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I use a spray gloss enhancer on the lens and on the transparent top to clean and protect. no harm done so far.
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Old 07-25-2016, 08:29 PM
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I wax & detail them just like I do the rest of the car
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If they can absorb rocks, bugs, and other nasty airborne missles, they'll gladly accept a gentle coating of wax.
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Old 07-26-2016, 12:55 AM
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^this...I have never not done this and I see more clearly as a result. Well the car does anyway biproxy.
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Old 07-26-2016, 05:13 AM
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It is ok to wax the headlights on regular basis. This will keep them in top shape.
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I wax & detail them just like I do the rest of the car
^This.^
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I don't see what it would hurt!
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Old 07-26-2016, 10:37 AM
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Oh no....you may have created another monster wax thread....."Which wax is best for your headlights ?".......
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Old 07-26-2016, 10:43 AM
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Oh no....you may have created another monster wax thread....."Which wax is best for your headlights ?".......
Zaino, obviously
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What does the owners manual say?

At least with Toyota, Toyota says not to wax as the wax can damage the protective covering/ clear coat over the lens.

Other co-members insights are valuable to answer question.

Me, I have had for over a decade a 3M product over mine, which I use Mequirs (spelling) plastic cleaner then their plastic polish with no ill effects.
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I use Meguires Ultimate. it says right on the bottle that you can even wax the windows.
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I always try and keep mine polished and waxed so they don't have a chance to fade as much.
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Originally Posted by Orion2011
I use Meguires Ultimate. it says right on the bottle that you can even wax the windows.
HUH ??....you can use any wax on any window anytime. I even use it sometimes when going on a road trip if i'm out of Rain-X.
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HUH ??....you can use any wax on any window anytime. I even use it sometimes when going on a road trip if i'm out of Rain-X.
It didn't used to be that way. I used car was on my windows some 20 odd years ago and thought it was great. Then one day I got in and the was had gone to crap and could barely see through the window.

It was a B--- to get that wax off too.

My experience was so bad I never tried it again until I got my Vette.
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Old 07-26-2016, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Orion2011
It didn't used to be that way. I used car was on my windows some 20 odd years ago and thought it was great. Then one day I got in and the was had gone to crap and could barely see through the window.

It was a B--- to get that wax off too.

My experience was so bad I never tried it again until I got my Vette.
Well that definitely sounds interesting....just what do you mean by "the wax went to crap"...(I think thats what you meant)...??
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