2001 Ram 2500 - Dirty Headlamps
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2001 Ram 2500 - Dirty Headlamps
Both my headlamps have condensation accumulated over the last year so I drilled both earlier today to get the water out. The air hose and multiple holes drained most of the water.
I thought draining the condensation would make the beam brighter but tonight I cant see any improvement. The front of the lenses are worn from sun, road debris, etc.
I am wondering if there is any means to make the lenses clearer. I am thinking rubbing compound but not sure. If anyone has tips, please share them. I am sure I am not the only one with the issue.
If there is no means to clear the lenses, please recommend a source for replacements.
Thanks for your help.
I thought draining the condensation would make the beam brighter but tonight I cant see any improvement. The front of the lenses are worn from sun, road debris, etc.
I am wondering if there is any means to make the lenses clearer. I am thinking rubbing compound but not sure. If anyone has tips, please share them. I am sure I am not the only one with the issue.
If there is no means to clear the lenses, please recommend a source for replacements.
Thanks for your help.
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if i can remeber its matco that has a lens cleaning kit and i think the price is about $90, it has a few different stages for cleaning and is supposed to work pretty good
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3M product called Finess-it(sp)
Go to a Napa or a boating supply store, sometimes wally world has it.
Not sure of spelling but its Finess-it or finess-itII 3m makes it, it is for polishing paint but works exellent for plastics also.
I use it to bring back the shine on sun weathered plexiglass and lexan hatch covers (will not fix or hide crazing). Can be used with a low speed buffer, but headlights probably ought to be done by hand.
Not sure of spelling but its Finess-it or finess-itII 3m makes it, it is for polishing paint but works exellent for plastics also.
I use it to bring back the shine on sun weathered plexiglass and lexan hatch covers (will not fix or hide crazing). Can be used with a low speed buffer, but headlights probably ought to be done by hand.
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Tell me more Joe...will the Sports fit my truck? I am new to the upgrades game. I have been use to the just trying to keep it running stage forever. Thanks for the tips.
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Joe, Checking the following link
http://www.1001headlights.com/produc...RUCK&Year=2001
it looks like there are two bulbs in the Sports. Any other differences?
http://www.1001headlights.com/produc...RUCK&Year=2001
it looks like there are two bulbs in the Sports. Any other differences?
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here is a post for the harness. Just freshly posted up a few minutes ago.
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...ht=sportlights
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...ht=sportlights
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I used polishing compound on mine to get the yellow haze off. You just need to be careful because it can scratch the lense if you get a little too excited with it.
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If you are doing any significant night driving get the sportlights. Mine cost about $400 with the wiring harness and was worth it. The 98 might need some sheet metal cutting behind the lights. You need to cut out about a 4" X 4" piece inboard of the existing hole - not too difficult with a sawsall but be careful. The lights have a metal stud the slides into a retainer - goes in easy but a bear to pull out - maybe some one can explain better or have pictures - I think I saw some pictures on the TDR site.
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