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: parking lamps hazed


wreedLBZ
04-19-2010, 07:33 PM
my parking lamps are hazed, is there a way to clean these without buying new ones?

LSUFan0915
04-19-2010, 09:27 PM
I used this one on my wife's car and it worked really good, 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System u can get it at most auto parts stores.

wreedLBZ
04-19-2010, 09:28 PM
u do it on the outside of the lamp correc?t

LSUFan0915
04-19-2010, 09:48 PM
Yes. Just put it on a drill it comes with everything u need I would suggest taping off the surrounding area.

dozerboy
04-24-2010, 12:45 PM
I don't think the problem in on the outside mine are the same, but I haven't got around to doing anything with them.

kcb37
04-24-2010, 10:12 PM
Can you post a pic?
If they are hazed on the inside, you probably have a bad seal on the lense. Which means you will need to take them apart clean and reseal them, or buy new one's. If it's outside, I have only heard good things about the 3M kit.

Primed2win
04-25-2010, 12:05 AM
I used a $20 kit from Walmart to do the headlamps and park lights on my car. Made both look NEW. I was amazed, it works as advertised on the package. Did mine about a year ago still look new.

rangervx
04-26-2010, 04:05 PM
i have the 3M restoration kit at my service center and it retails for over $400.00. you need to have an air compressor to use it. aftermarket, or LKQ lamps for the truck are only about $30.00 for comparison sake...

wreedLBZ
04-26-2010, 04:06 PM
i have the 3M restoration kit at my service center and it retails for over $400.00. you need to have an air compressor to use it. aftermarket, or LKQ lamps for the truck are only about $30.00 for comparison sake...


Where do I get new ones for $30>?

John Wayne
04-26-2010, 04:45 PM
ebay

rangervx
04-26-2010, 05:18 PM
just contact a local body shop supplier, they will prob be japan built or something along those lines...but it's a lamp and it will look just like the OEM. we use the headlamp restoration kit here for a ton of headlamps, but they are typically very expensive to replace...parts and labor. fortunately, our lenses are VERY easy to replace...so it's just a matter of parts cost. my turn lenses were starting to fog over and i did the restoration deal and they came out fine...some minor fogging on the inside, but most of it renewed OK.

wreedLBZ
05-02-2010, 09:39 PM
ebay


Are those lamps from amautoparts any good?

Charlie B
05-02-2010, 10:36 PM
I had a bulb burst inside one of my driving lights , it left a heavy haze inside the plastic housing. I took off lighting unit and dumped out the glass, I had a piece of plastic tubing , something like a straw, wrapped a small piece of lint free cloth around the end , like a large Q-tip, it worked great for cleaning the inside of the lens through the bulb hole , it flexes so you can get the corners cleaned . just my thoughts Charlie

John Wayne
05-02-2010, 10:37 PM
They look good but ive never dealt with them or their products.

JD4440
05-02-2010, 10:50 PM
Where do I get new ones for $30>?
Really, Wish I came across some GM ones that price.

wreedLBZ
05-02-2010, 10:51 PM
Really, Wish I came across some GM ones that price.


GMs are in the &80 range I believe.

JD4440
05-02-2010, 11:23 PM
I couldn't seem to find any aftermarket ones online a while ago. I used to buy apc/trend, ect. for my 1/2 tons but they're scarce now. Not too far from stock look but the reflector was the 'diamond' type.

Kentsw
05-07-2010, 05:53 PM
I replaced the headlights and the turn signal lights for less than 150.00 for all. http://www.usautoparts.net/ is one place I got them from and the other is http://www.1aauto.com/

wreedLBZ
05-07-2010, 05:56 PM
How is quality?

Kentsw
05-09-2010, 12:45 AM
Quality seems to be very good , they fit fine and they are super clear. the front of the truck looks much better.

wreedLBZ
05-10-2010, 09:45 PM
Well mine is on the inside of the lense. I ordered new ones today from Rockauto for $47 each. They were called CAPA certiifed.

Myfirstdmax
05-11-2010, 06:41 PM
I have bought from Rock Auto before, they take forever to ship stuff, so I hope you have a better experience than I have had. CAPA certified is only a markup term for insurance companies.... Still a less than stellar finish. I purchased a left headlight mounting bracket, the plastic piece all the lights mount to and the headlight now bounces around in there because the retaining rod holes are larger than the factory ones, I am gonna get a bushing in it so I can fix that, but it is a pain in the arse since I paid for a part that is supposed to fit like factory, yet does not. At least my marker lights no longer pop out randomly.

wreedLBZ
05-11-2010, 07:33 PM
I order from Rock Auto weekly and I get my parts most of the time in 2 days even when paying for ground shipping.

wreedLBZ
05-15-2010, 07:39 PM
Just installed the new lamps from rockauto, quality is just fine and my trucks looks brand new!

JD4440
05-16-2010, 11:17 AM
Good deal. I may have to go that route when the $$'s better.

wreedLBZ
05-16-2010, 11:18 AM
Ill post a pic if I get around to it.

wreedLBZ
05-16-2010, 11:21 AM
http://rtwww.reedtech.net/images/newlamps.jpg