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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 01:35 PM
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Yellowing Headlights

I just bought a '95 240 se and the headlights are yellowish. Every 240 from this year i've seen has the same problem. Is there any way to fix this? Or is this from the plastic degrading? If there's not a way, can anyone suggest an aftermarket brand that looks good and won't turn yellow.

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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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My headlights were the same way, i found that if you spray some engine degreaser on the headlights and then wipe it cean before the degreaser touches the paint. You can also use the degreaser with a scrub brush if there really bad.
Old Jul 15, 2003 | 11:40 PM
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Did you spray the degreaser on the outside? cuz the discoloration looks like it is inside of the casing, and it looks like the previous owner let moisture into the headlight and now it looks like crap. but the driverside light looks brand new.
Old Jul 15, 2003 | 11:50 PM
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I sprayed it on the outside, my inside is fine, I just recomend purchasing a new light if its busted and moisture is getting in
Old Jul 15, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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DSM guys use aluminum polish... Probably work for this too.
Old Jul 16, 2003 | 12:44 AM
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I guess anything is woth a try
Old Jul 16, 2003 | 06:17 AM
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I tried degreaser, it looks great while its still "wet" but about 10 sec later it hazes back over. It looks like a$$! could someone recommend a good place to get a new set?

Heres my new ride
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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Originally posted by Roaland t.H.T.G
could someone recommend a good place to get a new set?
Europe.... Gotta love the glass headlight conversion. Looks amazing!
Old Jul 16, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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Europe? The continent? sorry if I sound like a dumb ***. I just dont know.

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