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Old 10-17-2007, 06:52 AM
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Has anybody had any success with removing the seal on the headlights with the oven trick?

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I am going to attempt this later this afternoon because my lights are turning yellow. I wonder what kind of cleaner I could use to clean this.
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buy a new set from 5.0resto.com
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buy a new set from 5.0resto.com
Why? You wouldn't recommend doing this?
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because it will happen again and the lights are cheap enough.
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Is the "new" set actually "new"
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yes they sell both OEM and aftermarket. A whole aftermarket set was like $100
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Well I took the front lights off. I am going to try it.




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