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Old 12-08-2012, 02:41 PM
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scratches HID lenses from replacing bulb...ugh!!!

i changed out my stock HID bulbs for some 6000K HID bulbs

which look slightly more blue

it was a PAIN to install the bulbs back in...when i finished i looked at my lens and there were scratch marks all over it from the bulb install
i guess the bulbs was scraping against the lens when I was trying to get it back in....u cant tell from more than 4 feet away but up close u can see nasty scratches and some paint from the bulb got onto the lens

anybody know how to fix this or replace the lens???

I really should have had mercedes change out the bulb for me...ugh!!!!

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So you have factory projector lens HIDs? I don't think you can replace just the lens. In fact, taking it apart to get to the that projector lens would be quite a task. Your best bet would be to buy a used headlight with bad parts (like the ballast or igniter) and transplant your good parts.
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somehow the scratches are gone after a few hours!!!!!! do these lenses self clean???


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nm...turned on headlights and they are still there ugh


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