Aftermarket headlights or OEM
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Aftermarket headlights or OEM
I have been looking at getting another set of OEM headlights and they around 300$ brand new. Reason being is mine keep turning yellow every year even though i clean them and polish them once a month. My question is, is there a big difference between oem and aftermarket headlights that say like oem? I dont mind spending the double on the headlights as long as it is worth it.
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They all seem to get a hazy clouded appearance through time being exposed to the elements. Cleaning and buffing, along with a quality sealant seems to be a temporary fix. I've often wondered about trying an ultra fine sanding of the lenses, followed up by an epoxy based clear-cote.
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They all seem to get a hazy clouded appearance through time being exposed to the elements. Cleaning and buffing, along with a quality sealant seems to be a temporary fix. I've often wondered about trying an ultra fine sanding of the lenses, followed up by an epoxy based clear-cote.
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My original headlights lasted about 10 years before they started getting bad. However for the past few years I have to get them cleaned again to make them look good. I'm tired of spending money every year to get them cleaned so I'm buying a new set and figured I'll be good for a few years. Plus I'm going to do what tony03 suggested and use the clear film
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They all seem to get a hazy clouded appearance through time being exposed to the elements. Cleaning and buffing, along with a quality sealant seems to be a temporary fix. I've often wondered about trying an ultra fine sanding of the lenses, followed up by an epoxy based clear-cote.
#14
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Main reason is I don't want to mess up a brand new set of headlights. Also right now with work and school I don't have much time. I don't mind spending the mony for somebody to do it that knows what he is doing.
#15
2003 TL-p
Iv used Mother's Plastic Polish with great results. I applied it a few times and have gone years without yellowing, even with the road salt around here. Sunlight is the most damaging to any exterior plastic. Give Mother's Plastic Polish a try, just rub on a generous amount, let it dry to haze and buff off.
#16
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Iv used Mother's Plastic Polish with great results. I applied it a few times and have gone years without yellowing, even with the road salt around here. Sunlight is the most damaging to any exterior plastic. Give Mother's Plastic Polish a try, just rub on a generous amount, let it dry to haze and buff off.
#17
It appears as though you'll have a spare set of headlights for somebody to experiment with !
Yeah, sometimes certain things are better left to an experienced pro......especially when you
have limited time and are unsure of the finished project !
Yeah, sometimes certain things are better left to an experienced pro......especially when you
have limited time and are unsure of the finished project !
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Get one of the polishing kits. The polish comes with a uv protectant in it to help keep it from yellowing. Plus for 20 bucks and 30 min of your time its much cheaper
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#21
I've found this link concerning sealing. Have yet to try it myself but it sounds like it's worth a try
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...lant-idea.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...oat-2-0-a.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...lant-idea.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...oat-2-0-a.html
#22
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I've found this link concerning sealing. Have yet to try it myself but it sounds like it's worth a try
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...lant-idea.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...oat-2-0-a.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...lant-idea.html
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...oat-2-0-a.html
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