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07-09-2008, 06:34 AM
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Friends: 0 |  Headlight glass changing I bought a used Prius and headlights doesn't seem as bright as a new ones. It looks like it has a soft mist on the glass and my question would be, is there a possibility to change headlight glass only? What would be your advice how to make the glass look brighter? Thanks, |
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07-09-2008, 08:05 AM
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Friends: 1 | Re: Headlight glass changing The plastic lenses can be polished to remove the fine scratches. There are a number of products that will work. Do a Google search for "Headlight Restoration". Rod |
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07-09-2008, 01:59 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: Headlight glass changing Plastic polish and a random orbit buffer will do the trick. |
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07-09-2008, 03:38 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: Headlight glass changing Quote:
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07-10-2008, 01:11 AM
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Friends: 0 | Re: Headlight glass changing No, there are no protective film. I'll try a plastic polishing. Thanks, guys. |
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07-10-2008, 01:50 AM
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Friends: 0 | Re: Headlight glass changing Actually the plastic lens does have a UV protective film. Eventually it will peel and then the plastic will yellow and turn brittle. If you polish the plastic that will also remove the UV protection. |
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07-10-2008, 02:28 AM
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Friends: 0 | Re: Headlight glass changing Quote:
Also, unless you're really patient, an orbital buffer is way too slow. A rotary, or even a cordless drill, with a 4" pad mounted is way faster. | |
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