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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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Getting your yellowed headlights crystal clear again

I just figured out a trick to get your yellow clk headlights crystal clear again. I tried it on my 2002 AMG that was yellowed out. Takes some Meguiars Scratch X and rub it on a small thin layer around the head lights. Wait 20 seconds and then use another rag to buff it off. Do it twice or so and your lights will look brand new. I'm calling it the Dizzle method.
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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I just figured out a trick to get your yellow clk headlights crystal clear again. I tried it on my 2002 AMG that was yellowed out. Takes some Meguiars Scratch X and rub it on a small thin layer around the head lights. Wait 20 seconds and then use another rag to buff it off. Do it twice or so and your lights will look brand new. I'm calling it the Dizzle method.
I agree, all you really need to do is apply some Meguiars Auto Wax with an applicator pad and wipe it off. It works wonders if you have oxidized headlights!
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Sternable
I just figured out a trick to get your yellow clk headlights crystal clear again. I tried it on my 2002 AMG that was yellowed out. Takes some Meguiars Scratch X and rub it on a small thin layer around the head lights. Wait 20 seconds and then use another rag to buff it off. Do it twice or so and your lights will look brand new. I'm calling it the Dizzle method.
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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after you have done that put a thin coat of Aristocrat Liquid Glass on and you will never have to do it again.
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