obs headlights

AusraRacing15 · 01-09-2009, 09:08 AM

my 95 gmc's headlights are gettin pretty dim. i already replaced the bulbs but i know that my biggest problem is the lens. its got that yellowish tint to it. i tried wetsanding them awhile back and it seemed to help but is there any tricks to this to clear them up again or should i just bite the bullet and buy new headlights?

**JayBo** · 01-09-2009, 09:21 AM

Buy new ones IMO. I have 1 new one (from a wreck) and 1 factory one thats cloudy. You can def see the difference. I'm just too lazy to buy another one

AusraRacing15 · 01-09-2009, 09:25 AM

i have been thinking about it. the only problem with buying new ones is that they will run you about 150 a piece from gm unless you get aftermarket. but then your gonna sacrifice quality. so im not sure what im gonna do. im going to try the wet sand and buffing polishing idea but does anyone know if these headlights come apart so i can clean the inside or is it one piece?

**JayBo** · 01-09-2009, 09:41 AM

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...ck-Head-Lights

Dragn99Yukon · 01-09-2009, 10:25 AM

New.

I tried to clean my OEM's all the time. Always came back to the same cloudy yellow in time.

**Denaliano** · 01-09-2009, 10:58 AM

Wetsand with 1000 grit.

Polish.

Seal them.

You need to protect them from UV, that's the trick. Keep paint sealant on them.

http://www.autopia.org/forum/detaili...nd-klasse.html

**MeanGreenZ71** · 01-09-2009, 11:39 AM

Just buy a new set from LMC or CKresto...

01-09-2009, 09:08 AM	#1
AusraRacing15 GMC Owner, DIRTCAR Driver Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dowagiac Mi Name: Corey Ausra Age: 19 Posts: 84	obs headlights my 95 gmc's headlights are gettin pretty dim. i already replaced the bulbs but i know that my biggest problem is the lens. its got that yellowish tint to it. i tried wetsanding them awhile back and it seemed to help but is there any tricks to this to clear them up again or should i just bite the bullet and buy new headlights? __________________ If you've got the nutz, follow in my ruts.

01-09-2009, 09:21 AM	#2
JayBo ♠Would Ya??♠ Chevrolet Owner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albany/Columbus GA Name: Jayson Age: 28 Posts: 3,892	Re: obs headlights Buy new ones IMO. I have 1 new one (from a wreck) and 1 factory one thats cloudy. You can def see the difference. I'm just too lazy to buy another one __________________ Insert jumping Fall Guy truck here "THE" Emergency Light Installer 1998 Z71 ECSB 285's/Magnaflow/Kenwood/Sony/Bostwick/Whelen/Streetwires/Monster Cable 1977 Ford F-150 RCSB 4wd 400ci/C6/3"BL/9"/D44/39.5 Boggers 1999 Harley FXDWG Too much to list

01-09-2009, 09:25 AM	#3
AusraRacing15 GMC Owner, DIRTCAR Driver Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dowagiac Mi Name: Corey Ausra Age: 19 Posts: 84	Re: obs headlights i have been thinking about it. the only problem with buying new ones is that they will run you about 150 a piece from gm unless you get aftermarket. but then your gonna sacrifice quality. so im not sure what im gonna do. im going to try the wet sand and buffing polishing idea but does anyone know if these headlights come apart so i can clean the inside or is it one piece? __________________ If you've got the nutz, follow in my ruts.

01-09-2009, 09:41 AM	#4
JayBo ♠Would Ya??♠ Chevrolet Owner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albany/Columbus GA Name: Jayson Age: 28 Posts: 3,892	Re: obs headlights http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0 http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...ck-Head-Lights __________________ Insert jumping Fall Guy truck here "THE" Emergency Light Installer 1998 Z71 ECSB 285's/Magnaflow/Kenwood/Sony/Bostwick/Whelen/Streetwires/Monster Cable 1977 Ford F-150 RCSB 4wd 400ci/C6/3"BL/9"/D44/39.5 Boggers 1999 Harley FXDWG Too much to list

01-09-2009, 10:25 AM	#5
Dragn99Yukon GMFS Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KCMO Name: Brandon Age: 24 Posts: 2,542	Re: obs headlights New. I tried to clean my OEM's all the time. Always came back to the same cloudy yellow in time. __________________

01-09-2009, 10:58 AM	#6
Denaliano Resident Guinea Wop Chevrolet Owner GMC Owner Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Name: Matt Age: 31 Posts: 12,036	Re: obs headlights Wetsand with 1000 grit. Polish. Seal them. You need to protect them from UV, that's the trick. Keep paint sealant on them. http://www.autopia.org/forum/detaili...nd-klasse.html __________________ Xbox Live - Denaliano - 2002 GMC Sierra Denali Quadrasteer 6.0L AWD, 4.10s, K&N FIPK, Blackbear, Dumped Magnaflow, Goodmark Cowl - - 1994 K1500 Chevy Blazer Silverado TBI 5.7L 4x4, Last year of the Full Size 2dr Blazers - Keep it Professional Grade. Use Genuine GM Parts

01-09-2009, 11:39 AM	#7
MeanGreenZ71 mmm...( .)(. )'s GMC Owner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NC Name: Nick Posts: 5,056	Re: obs headlights Just buy a new set from LMC or CKresto... __________________ RIP Patrick Swayze

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