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  1. #1 How to protect new headlight assemblies? 
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    I just installed my new headlight assemblies, pretty much stock with clear corners, just wondering how to protect them so they don't get yellow/moist!?!

    HERE ARE SOME PICS, not much different, but MUCH better looking in person:

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    After (I fixed the gapping after taking the photos):






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    They make clear headlight covers. You could also put some clear coat on them. I think there are also transparent films that you can apply, check PFYC.com.
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    that looks so much better
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    theyll haze eventually. keep them clean, could use clear vinyl. for how cheap they are (70 bucks for 2) i wouldnt even worry.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SilvaMan61 View Post
    that looks so much better
    thanks, I've had a few compliments already.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Odi View Post
    theyll haze eventually. keep them clean, could use clear vinyl. for how cheap they are (70 bucks for 2) i wouldnt even worry.
    Uhh I didn't find them for 70 bucks...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Hippo Machine View Post
    Uhh I didn't find them for 70 bucks...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Odi View Post
    Mine came with lights too haha, but were double the price, mine are clear corenrs though (Yes ik there is a way to make it clear corner yourself.).


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    Quote Originally Posted by Hippo Machine View Post
    Mine came with lights too haha, but were double the price, mine are clear corenrs though (Yes ik there is a way to make it clear corner yourself.).
    couldhave just bought clear corners on ebay for 30 bucks. thats 100 bucks for a set + spare corners.

    next time search, search even old threads and ask on the chat. i really feel bad for people overpaying on parts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Odi View Post
    couldhave just bought clear corners on ebay for 30 bucks. thats 100 bucks for a set + spare corners.

    next time search, search even old threads and ask on the chat. i really feel bad for people overpaying on parts.
    Yes, I see that now, $25 wasted.... oh well, I'm a noob


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    thats a good price.. im contemplating buying these just for the lenses lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by SilvaMan61 View Post
    thats a good price.. im contemplating buying these just for the lenses lol
    Want to buy my old lenses? Haha hey look like someone sharted on them repeatedly...


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    yeah ill pass
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    Look into x-pel. It is supposed to help prevent the headlights from hazing.
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    3M film works great. doesn't kill light output. and helps them from being pitted as well.
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