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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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One of my headlight was replace with a brand new one. Now one side looks great while the other side looks hazy. HID headlights are very expensive to replace, I was wondering if the lense can be replaced? Is it possible to take off the lense? TIA.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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yes you can take off the lense and replace it with a newer one. just make sure you seal it up really good
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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just try to buff up the hazy lens.

It it's really bad, wet sand it with a fine sand paper, then buff it up with a fine compound of your choice
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mikal
just try to buff up the hazy lens.

It it's really bad, wet sand it with a fine sand paper, then buff it up with a fine compound of your choice
This is what I did, but it just doesn't compare to the new one. How hard it is to take off the lense?
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 02:45 AM
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The hard part is getting it off your car...After that, heat it up and pry away..

Plenty of DIY's out there

I use Flitz something to clean lenses...works great, makes my lights look like new again
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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best to buy a brand new housing and swop over all your old part to the new housing.

i don't think they sell lenses only.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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Before you try any thing drastic,

Use "BlueMagic Plastic and vinyl cleaner". It dries out as a haze and you simply buff it off. I tried it on my RX and it is as clear as when it was new.

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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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i have a lot of little chips in mine from rocks.....can anyone find out if you can just replace the lense...because i would be very interested in doing this. thanks
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ARISTO*7
yes you can take off the lense and replace it with a newer one. just make sure you seal it up really good
Can you buy new replacement lenses fromt he dealer?
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Old Aug 27, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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no you cant buy a replacement lens from the dealer... although that would be a great money maker for all dealerships nationwide.. to make new car have interchangeable lens so when they are abused over time you can just swap it out for a new one..
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