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Yellowing headlight lenses

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by hybridtwins, Aug 16, 2009.

  1. hybridtwins

    hybridtwins Member

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    The headlight lenses on my 2002 are starting to yellow just a little. Aside from the cosmetic aspect, is this anything to be concerned about?
     
    #1 hybridtwins, Aug 16, 2009
  2. Sandy

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    nope take the to a detailer for 10 bucks the get the clear again:)
     
    #2 Sandy, Aug 16, 2009
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    ive found that if you get it polished after another 5-6 years it will fade again, the cure for this is removing the lense itself and clearcoating it ( after a light sand ) , although this might be too expensive to even consider.
     
    #4 statultra, Aug 17, 2009
  5. Robin McDonald

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    My dealer buffed mine so they don't look hazy, but they do look a yellow. Not horrible yellow, but I have seen some clear ones and they look amazing white. Can they be brought back chemically or otherwise?

    I got kind of a giggle after reading the bit about "after 5 or 6 years they will just be yellow again." (Lolz. Why bother?) Hello Eyore.
     
    #5 Robin McDonald, Aug 18, 2009
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