Cleaning the Headlight Lens June 21, 2018, 11:24:05 am I thought I would try to remove some of the haze from the lens. But, I can not figure out how the lens can be removed. Do you pry it off the headlight assembly? How to take plastic things apart is more than my wee brain can handle
Re: Cleaning the Headlight Lens Reply #1 – June 21, 2018, 12:39:03 pm Don't bother trying to polish the headlights, it doesn't last more than few months before the yellow cloudiness returns.The outer UV resistant coating is worn away and cannot be easily replaced. Your best choice is to replace the headlights, they are inexpensive..Each head light is held in with two spring steel clips that need to be pried up and then pulled outward, freeing the headlights.Details are in the Ford E450 Owner's Manual.Passenger side replacement.Amazon.com: TYC 20-3074-90 Ford Econoline Passenger Side Headlight Assembly:...Driver's sideAmazon.com: TYC 20-3075-90 Ford Econoline Driver Side Headlight Assembly:...The new headlights may require changing one or two of plastic spacers on the rear of the lights. They twist off and on.Larry 7 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Cleaning the Headlight Lens Reply #2 – June 21, 2018, 03:24:54 pm Thanks Larry. I would Like your reply, but I don't know how to do that. When the cursor is over the thumbs up icon the cursor outline disappears. 3 Likes
Re: Cleaning the Headlight Lens Reply #3 – June 21, 2018, 09:29:48 pm Quote from: Don Malpas - June 21, 2018, 03:24:54 pmThanks Larry. I would Like your reply, but I don't know how to do that. When the cursor is over the thumbs up icon the cursor outline disappears.Strange. I just "liked" your message above and it worked fine.Chris 1 Likes
Re: Cleaning the Headlight Lens Reply #4 – June 22, 2018, 09:15:08 am We've successfully "cleaned" headlights on two cars recently -- a Subaru (which is now elsewhere) and a Mini. Used Meguire's Mag wheel polish (which is for metal) as a speedy way to cut thru the haze to clear plastic. Next step was to wash and dry (with water), then clear coat with a 3M or Meguire's (don't remember which) clear coat spray with UV protectant. Subaru can't be checked now, but Mini is still looking good after two years.Replacement is easier and faster (for Fords at least) but this was quick and inexpensive, and seems to be a good time investment so far. Just another data point... 1 Likes
Re: Cleaning the Headlight Lens Reply #5 – June 22, 2018, 10:33:17 am Quote from: Don Malpas - June 21, 2018, 03:24:54 pmThanks Larry. I would Like your reply, but I don't know how to do that. When the cursor is over the thumbs up icon the cursor outline disappears.I had the same problem. After a bit of investigation I found it was a chrome extension issue.
Re: Cleaning the Headlight Lens Reply #6 – June 22, 2018, 10:43:27 am “Liking” a response for an iPhone (not sure about other devices) requires that the thread heading be “clicked” (if the thread is being viewed “midstream”) to open the entire thread. This puts the title of the thread at the top in a “Topic” heading and all responses are listed below from the OP on.For me, this changes the “reply” button to the “ like” button. Works for me.Kent
Re: Cleaning the Headlight Lens Reply #7 – December 11, 2018, 10:16:05 am Quote from: Larry W - June 21, 2018, 12:39:03 pmYour best choice is to replace the headlights, they are inexpensive.Given that you linked to "normal" headlights I assume that you don't think it's a good idea to use LED headlights - correct? Why is that so? Are normal headlights good enough, or are the available LED headlights not good, or is there any other reason?
Re: Cleaning the Headlight Lens Reply #8 – December 11, 2018, 12:24:45 pm Quote from: Nick R. - December 11, 2018, 10:16:05 amGiven that you linked to "normal" headlights I assume that you don't think it's a good idea to use LED headlights - correct? Why is that so? Are normal headlights good enough, or are the available LED headlights not good, or is there any other reason?Never said or implied not to use LED headlights. When properly designed, they work great...at a price.At this point in time, replacement LED headlights are very expensive, not widely available and still in development. They do use less electrical power but that really isn't an issue with Ford's big alternator. You will not see a mileage increase using LEDs.I find the stock headlights to be adequate and don't drive much at night. I added driving lights years ago, for lonely back roads.If you want to switch to LEDs, be aware that most are not manufactured by a known companies and may not have a good light pattern. Do your research first before buying.Larry 1 Likes
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