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    headlight cover "crazing", coverd by warranty?

    The clear plastic covers over the headlights have "crazing" marks, similar to what paint would have...small cracks in a criss cross pattern over a portion of the light. It's not from rocks/debris. It's fogging up the covers. Anyone have the same problem? Did you try to take it to the dealer? Thanks in advance.
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    I have been told that it is UV damage and yes, I am having mine replaced under warranty (have had the car just about a year). The dealership already has them in, I just haven't had the time to go in yet.

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    Thumbs down

    Local dealer refused to replace mine. I have heard some have polished the crazing out with plastic polish but have not tried it yet.
    VX's don't need no stinking mod's.
    But they're sure fun!

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    both of my headlight assemblies had a 'haze/flaky texture' on the upper part by the horns. both replaced under warranty (no questions asked) about 2 weeks after taking delivery of vehicle. bought it new.
    2001 kaiser silver #1002

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    Originally posted by Reg Hinnant
    Local dealer refused to replace mine. I have heard some have polished the crazing out with plastic polish but have not tried it yet.
    It works.

    http://www.carcareonline.com/detail....oduct_id=10532

    I didn't get it from there. It should be available from your local auto parts store.
    Last edited by paultvx : 05/22/2003 at 12:29 AM

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    The dealer originally refused to replace mine as well but they at least buffed them out for me rather than telling me to do it myself. Then I went to a Houston meet and found out others had theirs replaced no problems and called my dealership back. After one conversation (okay, it was a little aggressive ), they ordered me brand-new headlights. Sometimes you just have to push a little. They also ordered me new windshield wipers (peeling), new headlight gaskets (falling apart), and a new hood insert (cracked).

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    Good for you Jen!!

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    Well, what can I say? Sometimes I'm just persuasive. LOL
    ;Dp;

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    Cool, thanks for the info guys! Looks like I'm headed to my dealership today!

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