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Old 05-24-12, 11:37 AM
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Default Headlights yellowing from inside?

Is anyone experiencing this issue with their 2IS?
Old 05-24-12, 12:03 PM
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Not from the inside, but only the outside. Outside is a easy fix Never heard from the inside .
Old 05-24-12, 05:28 PM
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Post pics... I'm sure it gotta be on the outside but it just looks that way. If not then you have to take them apart then buff them
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this is exactly why i got new 2008 headlights... 2007 headlights are really bad i even cleaned them from inside but no good.
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Bought a used headlight a few years ago. It did not have back covers. I figured no need for them.
Now I regret not buying back covers then. Yes, the inside got kind of yellow because dust and humididty got inside. There is a three year old dead insect in there too.
Do yours have back covers or have they been modified in any way that there may be an opening letting mosture/dust in them? That may be the reason for the yellowing inside of headlight.
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mine seem to be yellowing on the inside also as the outside is clear and clean. it's very noticable when it's cloudy out.

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Old 06-26-12, 01:52 PM
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Mines yellowing/misty in the inside a bit. Tried a headlight restoration kit so I know its inside.

I have to bake it in the oven and take off the front cover to clean it?
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Default See this is inside yellowing :( I don’t know how to clean it

Originally Posted by accelerate
Not from the inside, but only the outside. Outside is a easy fix Never heard from the inside .

Old 12-18-18, 09:25 AM
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many ways...here's one!
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Old thread... but, if the yellowing is inside the lens and not outside, you'll have to open the headlights up and do a refinish (would also highly advise a UV-resistant clear coat applied after refinishing). Might be better off just buying a new set of lights though.
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