Helpful Hints & Ideas

[Fins4ever]

I can not believe that these car makers haven't figured out a way to make headlights without them looking disgusting after 3-4 years.  That is really irritating, as my Altima is starting to fog up and it annoys the crap out of me.  I'm considering dropping the $400-500 to get new headlight assemblies just to get rid of it. 

I did the buffing/wet sanding process on my previous car and it was never the same again.  I am wondering if maybe applying a vinyl protective film to them will help prolong their life.

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! As I said in my earlier post, I am pretty happy with how my X-Terra came out and I am anal about my truck. There are several "anti-fog kits" on the market. The guy at Discount Auto told me they were pretty much all the same so I bought a cheaper one (Turtle Wax). Meguirs makes one as does many others.

Besides, if you did splurge for new lights, how long before you have the same problem? The replacements will be the exact same thing you already have.   

[Buddhagirl]

I actually have an interesting one I just learned.

To clean microfiber couches:

1. Vacuum really well.
2. You're going to need the following: rubbing alcohol, a clean sponge, and a scrub brush.
3. Spray the area you want to clean with the alcohol.
4. Rub with the sponge to get out the stain or dirt.
5. Then go over the microfiber with the scrub brush.

I learned this after my pup had thrown up on my white couches. Now the spot that I cleaned is nice and white and I need to do the whole damn couch. (Note: DO NOT EVER BUY WHITE COUCHES.)

[Brian Fein]

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!! As I said in my earlier post, I am pretty happy with how my X-Terra came out and I am anal about my truck. There are several "anti-fog kits" on the market. The guy at Discount Auto told me they were pretty much all the same so I bought a cheaper one (Turtle Wax). Meguirs makes one as does many others.

Besides, if you did splurge for new lights, how long before you have the same problem? The replacements will be the exact same thing you already have.   

Yeah, I figure they'll last me another 4-5 years and by then the car will have close to 150,000 miles on it and probably be done-for.  But, at least I'll have nice clean headlights!

[bsfins]

On the headlights issue,are they getting condensation in the inside? Or is it the hazy cloudy on the outside?

My Mom's Dakota headlights were really yellow,then she got in a minor fender bender.She broke the passenger turn indicator,on the side and the turn signal cover on the bottom.(and the bracket that held everything).I replaced both headlights with cheap P.O.S.,and on her new one(just the passenger side) got condensation,then filled up with water.(blew the bulb) All the silver reflective material inside the one headlight fell off..It was a nightmare,Eventually I got some Anzo USA replacements for $120 on Amazon..They've been awesome...they have the bulb turning the wrong way...

My point is,when I pulled that one off,it was missing the little thumb screw with the rubber gasket on the side.It was what caused the Headlight to get condensation,then fill up with water...The Anzo's didn't have a screw,but like a "U" shaped rubber tube..

My experience with headlight restorers.
I used Mother's Headlight restoration kit on my taillights of my truck (I got it on sale at the Irish Mafia,O'Reilly's ) for like $12.It came with a polish ball,microfiber cloth,and bottle of the cleaning liquid. I had ok results,the tail lights weren't all cloudy,just the edges that curve around to the side.

The stuff bailed me out big time somewhere else...

My comment on White couches...My mom learned the hard way when a 4 year old hillbilly "tagged"  the side of one of her two white couches with purple marker.

I will use the microfiber clean up technique,with my two dogs...

[Fins4ever]

On the headlights issue,are they getting condensation in the inside? Or is it the hazy cloudy on the outside?


My experience with headlight restorers.
I used Mother's Headlight restoration kit on my taillights of my truck (I got it on sale at the Irish Mafia,O'Reilly's ) for like $12.It came with a polish ball,microfiber cloth,and bottle of the cleaning liquid. I had ok results,the tail lights weren't all cloudy,just the edges that curve around to the side.

The stuff bailed me out big time somewhere else...

Headlights: Only on the outside. If you have condensation on the inside, it is another issue.

Saw the Mothers, but I went with another brand. I liked the fact the Turtle had 4 sandpaper pads of varying grit. All were smoother than 600 grit.

To Brian: Love the Altima! We had a Maxima for years. The thing was gas and go and driving it was like sitting in a cockpit of a 767. lol

[Fins4ever]

Here is one that I don't use, but someone out there might like it.

My Mother-In-Law uses empty toilet paper rolls to keep electrical cords stored in (toaster, crockpot...). She just folds them in 3 or 4 equal lengths and stuffs it in. 

[Fins4ever]

Does anyone who live in cold areas "winterize" their lawn equipment? I was told I should drain the gas and oil in my mowers, weed-eaters and blowers for the winter. I can see draining the gas, but what could go wrong with the oil??