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Old Aug 24th, 2020, 10:39   #1
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Default Headlight fading

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Is it possible to change front of headlight.
Problem is my driver's side headlight has started peeling thin layer of plastic off and its dull underneath.
Mine are Xenon's and the problem is directional ones so finding it hard to source used one.
Can a normal xenon headlight be modified
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Old Aug 24th, 2020, 17:50   #2
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Have you tried Googling "headlight refurbishment"? There are companies that can do a professional job and re-seal the outer to stop future deterioration and UV damage. Alternatively you could try a DIY kit.
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Have you tried Googling "headlight refurbishment"? There are companies that can do a professional job and re-seal the outer to stop future deterioration and UV damage. Alternatively you could try a DIY kit.
Local body shop wasn't confident headlight can be restored .
The outer layer on headlight is just peeling off
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Local body shop wasn't confident headlight can be restored .
The outer layer on headlight is just peeling off
It can, you remove that layer with a mopping and then put the layer back on during end the refurb
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Got car back today and headlight looks brand new .
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