ApexAcura

So recently I've noticed my 2015 25k Acura ILX headlights are already producing a haze. You can see where there are rough spots on the headlights from where it's a bit hazy. I was curious to see what anybody else thought of this and potential causes. I know bugs, bird poop, and the such. My thinking is the scrub brushes at the car wash or the bug doctor treatment spray. I know, I know why the hell would you use the scrub brush at the car wash? Well my car came with heavy swirl marks and tiny scratches already so until I buy a detailing kit I'm making due. Pictures will follow soon! Thoughts, experiences, words of the wise much appreciated!

ApexAcura

Passenger. Notice a spot upper-right of the photo
Drivers.
After looking at them more thoroughly I think it lays heavily on the car wash brush scratching it to hell.

ApexAcura

Passenger Top View
Drivers Top View

Chrifff

As much as possible you should hand wash your car, ESPECIALLY black cars, scratches show like crazy on black. IMO black looks the best when all washed and waxed, but is one of the hardest colors to maintain - I used to have a 1999 Honda Civic SiR in black and that looked awesome washed and waxed. Also there are tons headlight haze cleaners that may take away build up (unless the hazing is within the lens?).

ApexAcura

Yea, I understand that entirely. I'm just using what I have to work with for the time being. Residential restrictions currently. (Apartments) 🙄 Thanks for the tips!

DaIll1

That hazing is from the sun. The UV eats the plastic if you don't put protection on. I had Protective film (clear bra) put on mine to prevent that. The other option is to use a UV blocker after every wash, after polishing out the poop.

thoiboi

Blame the damn sun and it's UV rays. Get a car cover and it should help. Also wax your head lights

ApexAcura

I appreciate the wisdom. Any pointers as to correcting this ugliness? The aforementioned headlight kits?

ApexAcura

Thank you for the input. What type of bra did you use?

justnspace

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understand the root cause, tho.
yes, you can refinish the lens with a headlight kit, however, if not protected the sun will eat right through and haze up the lens again.
think about what the sun is doing to your paint if your headlights are getting fried

schen72

I had paint protection applied to the headlights, which is basically a clear tint film. It blocks the UV rays and supposedly helps to prevent hazing. For a 2015 car, I'm assuming you have strong sun in your area and you don't park in a garage most of the time.

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Assumption correct. It's been relatively hot the past few months. Average of low to mid 90s and unfortunately no garage access 😖 I've polished them a bit and they look better relative to its previous state. However I'll have to take the much provided advice and look into a more permanent solution. Thanks!

schen72

I personally think "paint protection" is the most permanent and best option. It will likely run $100-150 to get them professionally installed. You can't tell it's on there. You do have to be careful not to scratch them by rubbing too hard if you're cleaning it, as it's a soft material, like the tint that goes on your windows.