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Old 10-10-2002, 07:16 AM
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Hi everyone! I've been a lurker for some time and decidec to join today <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
I have a '98 Z28 with very discolored headlights.
Any suggestions on improving their appearance?
Old 10-10-2002, 10:21 AM
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Anyone...can someyhing be done with the lens ,short of replacing entire assembly?
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Old 10-10-2002, 11:34 AM
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What exactly is discolored? Inside or outside of the lens?
Old 10-10-2002, 11:52 AM
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The outside is definitely discolored. Not sure of the inside. Can the lens be removed(2 piece?) from the assembly and if so, how? If nothing can be done, can I purchase the lens seperately as opposed to a complete assembly?
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Use a little Mothers Metal Polish on the outer plastic lens, it'll cut through the build up but it may not be able to completely restore the lens; it depends on how bad they're disclored. It may take a few applications and a lot of elbow grease but it'll help.
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If that doesn't work..you only choice my be new headlight units. They are 230.00 each from SDPC. I wouldn't want to try and replace the plastic..it would just lead to condensation and water leaks.

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Thanks for the advice guys.I'll try the polish & hope it works. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />



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