First, this isn't about painting a headlight, taking it apart, etc. My bugeye's lens is starting to fade/cloudy ( NOT moisture ) and I want them to look as though they were new. Anybody have a tried and true method, other than buying new lights? Looking for a cheap fix solution.
'fraid not. The plastic in the lens is de-laminating, no amount of shenanigans on the cheap is going to fix that.
Go to any auto store (even Wal-Mart) and pick up a headlight lens restoration kit...it will cost $15-$20. You will get 2 grades of sandpaper, some compound cream and maybe a sealer. Follow the directions and in 30 minutes with some elbow grease, will produce dramatic results. Just did this over the weekend...very happy. Like this...Headlight Lens Restoration Kit
I just use a little of this every other car wash or so, just to maintain them. Won't help much if they're really bad though.
I've used mag wheel polish and a mother's power ball numerous times in the past keeps em looking shiny and new for about 2 car washes. But as said before, don't get any on your paint
i just took my headlights out and sat on the couch/watched some tv while doing it. its a long process if you want to really do it well.