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A1 you posted. Had replacement assemblies for a 97 accord, (affordable too) I actually was skeptical but kids car had to have them. Easy install better than Ken and damn sure better than the custom ones a kid out in it in the 90’s


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Install on the new headlights went easier than expected. I went with https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07FP7JNNR?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
A but more expensive than the ones posted earlier but still worth it.. I didn't think to take pics but these new lights make my truck look n almost brand new.


My next project is the ex's '99 Buick Le Sabre. Her headlights are in bad shape (insert bad joke here)
 

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I’ve done all of ours. We don’t like car payments so we eek out as many miles as we can. New headlights can take years off of how a car or truck looks. Now to get those shocks and struts done...
 

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The polish kits will work but only for a while. They will discolor again in a few month. I replaced the headlights on my 2010 Yukon and it was pretty easy. Pretty cheap too off ebay with no sales tax and free shipping. Makes a world of difference.
 

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The polish kits will work but only for a while. They will discolor again in a few month. I replaced the headlights on my 2010 Yukon and it was pretty easy. Pretty cheap too off ebay with no sales tax and free shipping. Makes a world of difference.

They need to be sealed and coated. You can also use a film over them to prevent it.
 

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I’m doing this on some old Bimmers in the driveway.

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I started with one of the kits, but that didn’t cut it. If the hazing is bad, you’ll probably need to do what I did. I bought a sandpaper set off Amazon that went from I think 200grit to 3000grit, and used soapy water. Ended with some polish. They’re not perfect, but you can clearly see they are 100x better!
 

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I bought an aftermarket set for my F150 at Headlightsdepot.com. I was very happy with the quality and much easier than sanding and polishing. I have done a few sets in the past and they don't seem to last even with the UV protection.

I forgot to add to check and make sure they are made in Taiwan and not China. From my research the Taiwanese are much better quality.
 
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