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Jim Parsons
29 June 2010
04:45 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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 ! |