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3M on headlamps didn't work... what now?

Old May 10, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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3M on headlamps didn't work... what now?

Headlamps are oxidized and cloudy.

The local detailer used 3M to sand it down and polish them out, and they did an excellent job - however, it appears the majority of the oxidation buildup has occured on the INSIDE of the headlamps....

Is there any solution to this, short of ebay replacements???
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Old May 10, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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it sounds like the seal is broken. is there any moisture?
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Old May 16, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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No moisture, just oxidized on the inside... I don't think I can get a magic wand sander in there either... so looks like new headlamps :-/
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Old May 16, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PlatinumPi4u
No moisture, just oxidized on the inside... I don't think I can get a magic wand sander in there either... so looks like new headlamps :-/
What's the cost you are seeing for new lamps?
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Old May 16, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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Looking in ALLDATAdiy P-B-82.10/612a was a recall for the option code 615 Bi-Xenon bulbs. I know it doesn't help your lenses, but you may want to look at the 2008 Recall and see if you qualify.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ALLDATAdiy INFO
Looking in ALLDATAdiy P-B-82.10/612a was a recall for the option code 615 Bi-Xenon bulbs. I know it doesn't help your lenses, but you may want to look at the 2008 Recall and see if you qualify.
Thanks, I will look into this and see, although mine are stock halogen fml.



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What's the cost you are seeing for new lamps?
Around 4 - $450 on ebay for '07+ look' for 03- 06 vehicles.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Around 4 - $450 on ebay for '07+ look' for 03- 06 vehicles.
What brand? Check this out before you buy an aftermarket brand.
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