Asked in Auto Parts and RepairsHeadlights Tail and Brake LightsFord TaurusDodge Caravan
Auto Parts and Repairs
Headlights Tail and Brake Lights
Ford Taurus
Dodge Caravan
How do you clean cloudy headlights on a 1998 Grand Marquis?
Answer

Wiki User
December 18, 2007 3:03AM
== == Here is advice: == == * You can use a flitz wheel (brush) on a drill with the polish they send with it or some times you can use a compound polish that you get at your local auto parts store. * Try One Step it does not use abrasives of any type. It is the only product on the market that addresses the problem of oxidation based on the molecular structure of Acrylic Oxidation. It will clear your lens on contact, no sanding or buffing.
* About three grits of sandpaper some rubbing compound and some clear coat. * Any time you have to use sandpaper on a headlight you need new lens. Even paper will scratch plastic. Sandpaper and rubbing compound will destroy the clarity.
Related Questions
Asked in Mercury Grand Marquis
Where is the idle air control located for a 2001 grand marquis?

Open the hood of the car and find the idle air control valve.
The valve is located on the Gran Marquis' throttle body. The idle
air control is a cylinder with a wire connector plugged into it. If
needed, refer to your repair manual for an exact diagram.
Read more: How to Clean the Idle Air Control Valve in a 2001
Grand Marquis | eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/how_7649344_clean-valve-2001-grand-marquis.html#ixzz1eqCpBmRx
Asked in Mercury Grand Marquis, DIY Projects
How do you set the idle on a 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis?

The 1990 grand marquis 5.0 has what they call an "AIC" motor.
It's located on front left side of throttlebody. It has a PINCLE
valve inside that gets dirty. Take it apart and clean with throttle
body cleaner and disconnect the battery, wait 10 min, connect
battery, start it up and let it idle for 5mins , then take it out
for a brisk ride to let the CPU relearn.