Posted on 04/03/2016 9:02:04 PM PDT by smokingfrog
Thank you very much.
Conversely, my pickup has had the same old-tech sealed-beam bulbs for well over 10 years and may be dimming a bit now.
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Sealed beams do dim over time ,, but you can get replacements for standard round and rectangular sealed beams that take H4 bulbs from many sources (I like Hella) ,, the better quality glass in a more precise shape along with a far superior reflector will be like night and day for you.
You see many headlights burned out for many reasons...
1.) the polycarbonate lenses develop micro cracks from UV and water intrudes.
2.) the water intrusion destroys the reflector and corrodes the bulb contacts reducing voltage to the bulb.
3.) The bulb sockets and the seams where the clear polycarbonate connects to the reflector often leak also.
4.) the polycarbonate deteriorates and becomes cloudy or yellowed trapping excess heat inside the headlight reducing bulb life and light output.
5.) when people replace their headlight bulbs they often touch the glass portion with their fingers. the skin oils greatly reduce the bulbs life.
The answer is to replace your headlights with quality glass lensed units if they are available... If you must keep those crappy polycarbonate units then clean them... here’s how to do it..
1.) get an orbital polisher with multiple speeds and terry cloth bonnets.
2.) depending on the damage use 800 grit / 1200 / 1500 grit paper to get the yellow off.. stop when you get white “sawdust” ,, use a circular pattern , keep the paper wet and go lightly.
3.) use generous amounts of “Meguires PlastX polish” or equivalent with your polisher ,, use medium speed , high speed may melt the lense...
I had my lights on the CJ professionally adjusted after I lifted it. Still get flashed lights and salutes from the sub-compact crowd. One of the joys of owning a Jeep.
One of mine went out one month after getting a new 2016 Toyota Tacoma company car. Turns out a rodent ate the sustainable soy based wire insulation.
Toyota wanted $3800 for a new wiring harness. Local garage repaired it with some butt connectors and electrical tape. $150.
It’s the oncoming new fangled headlights dazzling my eyes that keep me from seeing far enough at night.
I will only be satisfied when I can mount 40 watt green lasers in my headlight wells.
I’m going to 40 watt green lasers.
And I want them to strobe.
You always go for the brass ring Laz.
I’m not sure whether making a habit of flipping on my JK’s fog lights helped, but I have noticed in the past few months that not nearly as many people flash their brights at me.
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