Dull Headlights

Originally Posted by kenchan wat causes dull headlights? is it the autowash detergent? i ask because ive never had a car (even parked 24/7 outdoors) that had dull lenses like

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wat causes dull headlights? is it the autowash detergent?

i ask because ive never had a car (even parked 24/7 outdoors) that had dull lenses like that.

Mostly from UV damage from direct sunlight and/or oxidation to the plastic which causes them to yellow. I try to hold off as long as possible from doing any wet sanding since manufacturers usually apply some sort of UV coating.

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