Replaced Dull Headlights - Big Improvement
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Replaced Dull Headlights - Big Improvement
Have polished and used a restoration kit several times but never lasted. The sun damaged UV coating is long gone causing very dull, unsafe headlights to my son's 2004 V6 EX-L. This weekend, we did a bunch of work including fresh front struts, air filters, trans and power steering fluid change as well as a new pair of aftermarket headlight assemblies. Amazing contrast before and after. Took 10 years off the face of his car. Light illumination is considerably better as well as the other driver's visibility of front turn indicators from a distance. The plastic coating on nearly ALL manufacture plastic lenses is no match for the sunny climate of Southern California.
Not too difficult either, just take your time on removing bumper cover and be sure to have extra push-type clips available as you're going to break them. Youtube has good how-to video clips available and headlight were purchased on Amazon (supplier was AUTO ART) for around $90, for pair! Got the push-type bumper clips from Amazon as well. I didn't use the bulbs the headlight came with as they are very low cost bulbs and likely low quality and durability. Good time to invest in the best bulbs you can afford. Like I said, big difference in illumination and they look great as well.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Cheers,
Galco
Hondas in the family: 2004 & 2007 Accord V6 EX-L
Not too difficult either, just take your time on removing bumper cover and be sure to have extra push-type clips available as you're going to break them. Youtube has good how-to video clips available and headlight were purchased on Amazon (supplier was AUTO ART) for around $90, for pair! Got the push-type bumper clips from Amazon as well. I didn't use the bulbs the headlight came with as they are very low cost bulbs and likely low quality and durability. Good time to invest in the best bulbs you can afford. Like I said, big difference in illumination and they look great as well.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Cheers,
Galco
Hondas in the family: 2004 & 2007 Accord V6 EX-L
Last edited by Galco; 11-28-2015 at 11:59 AM.
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