Headlight lens cleaning
#1
Headlight lens cleaning
The lens on my 06 RX-8 seem to be discoloring from the inside, not the outside like most older cars. It's probably the high heat from the xenon bulbs. These headlights, according to my dealer, are $1,000.00 EACH? Any idea if they can be taken apart and cleaned on the inside?
#2
the headlights can be baked open but if the discoloration is from heat i'm not sure how you would clean that off.
here's a video how to get them open: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok1a9jyfRYw
here's a video how to get them open: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok1a9jyfRYw
#4
if you dont want to bake them, you can buy the Plastic X headlight restore kit from Meguires. Its about 30 bucks. and I think it works wonders. It will clean up the out side of the headlight really well. All you need is a drill
#6
I've tried Mequir's on other headlight lens, and it works great. This discoloration seems to be on the inside. I still think it's caused by the high heat from the xenon bulbs. Anyone else have that problem?
#10
Salt air/smog.
Really pisses me off. Happens right away on a new RX8.
Nothing you can do since it is inside the light.
#11
I had the same problem and would have bet (alot) of money that the discoloration was on the inside. Try the 3 or Maguires kit with the fine sandpaper and drill. I think you will find it will remove at least 70% of the discoloration. Good luck!
Bill
Bill
#12
Great news, and very surprising. My car is an 06 with only 33,000 miles. Mentioned the discoloration to the dealer during a recent oil change, and they will have a professional try to restore the lens. If that doesn't work, they'll replace the lens under warranty! Sounds like a plan to me!
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