Headlight glass changing

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by pvdo, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. pvdo

    pvdo New Member

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    I bought a used Prius and headlights doesn't seem as bright as a new ones. It looks like it has a soft mist on the glass and my question would be, is there a possibility to change headlight glass only? What would be your advice how to make the glass look brighter?

    Thanks,
     
    #1 pvdo, Jul 9, 2008
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    Huntceet Junior Member

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    The plastic lenses can be polished to remove the fine scratches. There are a number of products that will work. Do a Google search for "Headlight Restoration".

    Rod
     
    #2 Huntceet, Jul 9, 2008
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    Plastic polish and a random orbit buffer will do the trick.
     
    #3 fnc, Jul 9, 2008
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    Maybe the previous owner slapped on some of that "clear" protective film.:brick:
     
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    No, there are no protective film. I'll try a plastic polishing. Thanks, guys.
     
    #5 pvdo, Jul 10, 2008
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    Actually the plastic lens does have a UV protective film. Eventually it will peel and then the plastic will yellow and turn brittle. If you polish the plastic that will also remove the UV protection.
     
    #6 Rest, Jul 10, 2008
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    You can shoot the lenses with a layer of clearcoat to give them back UV protection.

    Also, unless you're really patient, an orbital buffer is way too slow. A rotary, or even a cordless drill, with a 4" pad mounted is way faster.
     
    #7 priusenvy, Jul 10, 2008
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