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Headlight Lens Yellowing |
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| Jim Parsons 29 June 2010 04:45 PM |
I have one headlight lens on my motorhome that is yellowing. The other one is fine. The rig is 6 years old. It seems the headlight unit would have to be replaced and is hard to find. Does anyone have experience with this problem. Jim |
| Sigzy 29 June 2010 05:32 PM |
If what you have is a Lexan/plastic cover over the bulb you can go to any auto parts store and get what they call a Headlight Restore Kit. Mothers aluminum polish will do the same thing but won't last very long before it yellows again. |
| KarenS144 29 June 2010 05:48 PM |
We just used the restore kit on our 04 Trail Lite and it made a big difference. |
| RayIN 29 June 2010 06:24 PM |
Wal-Mart used to polish plastic headlamp lens and make them clear again. Most every auto-body shop do. I too have tried the cheap ones, which last only a short time. |
| David & Lorna Schinske 29 June 2010 09:04 PM |
The Wal-Mart headlight kit I bought (also same brand at Advance Auto) and used on my Jeep headlights a few years ago is still looking good... well except where some idiot hit my Jeep in the parking lot. My daughter's Jeep lights are yellowing again. I think I know why... I wet sanded my lights far longer than she did hers. Also one of my headlights turned out clearer than the other... again I wet sanded the better one longer. |
| Dutch & Di 30 June 2010 12:51 AM |
Try the Magic Eraser by Mr. Clean. Works like a charm on our 1996 Dodge headlights. Hugs, Di |
| HJ 30 June 2010 05:01 AM |
You won't believe this, but toothpaste will work too, just make sure it's paste and not gel. I did a one headlight using toothpaste and the other using regular rubbing compound after sanding with a fine grit (wet) sandpaper. The toothpaste requires a little more elbow grease but did a decent job and is really cheap when you buy the toothpaste at the Dollar Tree The rubbing compound does a very nice job and I followed up with polishing compound on both headlights. I did both by hand, no power drill and kept the surface wet. Mine look as good as my neighbor who bought a kit at AutoZone! Oh, and the one I did with toothpaste smelled minty fresh ! |