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Dim Head lights

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by taparilo, Jan 5, 2023.

  1. Jan 5, 2023 at 8:17 AM
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    taparilo

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    I have a 2013 Tundra and have had the headlights buffed about two times. The beam eventually weakens as the lens crystallizes. I also notice that the bean seems li.ited on low beams. I am running stock bulbs. Is there a better upgrade?
     
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    omgboost

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    Replace your bulb. They wear out as they age.
     
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    What's your process on the buffing?
     
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    Over time road debris eats through the hard coating on your headlight lenses, leaving a rough surface on the softer plastic beneath the hard coating. Buffing will smooth the soft plastic so it's a clear lens again, but because you haven't restores the hard coating, it will become foggy again very quickly.

    Some better headlight restoration kits include a separate clear coat process which extends their life. But the best long-term solution, if you have the budget, is to replace the headlight completely.

    As an added bonus, you can choose non-OEM headlight upgrades that fix one of our trucks biggest problems: weak headlights and terrible night visibility.
     

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