[Wilbur]

My headlights need some serious work. They happen to be the same type bulb as my motorcycle and I've already got a place to buy them (Osram Silverstars). What I'm curious about now is a headlight relay/harness and polishing the lenses. When this really help (assuming good bulbs first of course)? If so, where can I get a good harness and what can I use to polish the lenses with? How hard are the lenses to take off?

 

[xtremeskier97]

Dont have to take the lens off to clean/polish it.

Dont need a new harness.

Get new bulbs (if the old ones are dimming).

http://www.solaraguy.com/viewtopic.php?t=20297&highlight=reconditioning+pitted

I havent done this procedure yet..but I will eventually. I use some off brand headlight cleaner/polisher and it works well. ScratchX by Meguiars is good though.

 

[Wilbur]

I thought it was the inside of the lens that turned yellow. Is this not correct?

 

[uibalnme]

Oxidation on the outside surface of the lens is what you see as yellow. The inside of the lens isn't affected, because it's not exposed to the weather. A good rubbing compound and plastic polish should clean up the lens well enough to restore clarity. Then, just replace the bulbs.

 

[Black95Cam]

the yellow goes from the outside in.

 

[Wilbur]

Thanks, I'll give it a try.