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Clear Plastic Headlights (97-99)
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Old 01-21-2006, 12:10 AM
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Poll: Glass or Plastic Headlights

There are advantages and disadvantages to both of these headlights.
Based on your experience with either, in the event that you needed to replace your headlights, what would you buy?
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Old 01-21-2006, 07:23 AM
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What are you going for in this thread? Does anyone even make glass headlights that are clear? Are you looking to develop an aftermarket headlight design which is made of glass and clear?
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Old 01-21-2006, 07:59 AM
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I personally don't dislike glass but I've had no problem w/ plastic lamps. I think plastic is easier to find and less exspensive. If your worried about small chips in the plastic or discoloring you can buy clear plastic film that goes over the lights, and peel them off after they're no good.
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Old 01-21-2006, 08:01 AM
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clear glass headlights all the way, bad thing is they are more expensive to replace. i would put some sort of rock guard film on them too to keep them purdy
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Old 01-21-2006, 08:18 AM
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Glass is foggy and plastic is not, enough said.
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Old 01-21-2006, 08:25 AM
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97+ headlights look best. See detail section for cleaning if they get dirty.
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Old 01-21-2006, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 99grnmaxgxe
Glass is foggy and plastic is not, enough said.


Plastic doesnt get foggy?
Since When?



Personally, I like the clear look of the 97-99's but dislike the fact they yellow and get hazzy after a while. Yes, they can be sanded and buffed but Im lazy and would prefer the 97-99 look, in glass. less maintenance.
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Old 01-21-2006, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 99grnmaxgxe
Glass is foggy and plastic is not, enough said.
Other way around buddy...

Plastic is Foggy, Glass is ALWAYS clear no matter what

Now, if you're talking about the design on the glass (has lil lines so its not as clear as a Plastic light WHEN NEW)..

A few years later, I bet teh plastic light will be foggy and chipped everywhere... Where the Glass light will still be clear

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Old 01-21-2006, 10:09 AM
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i would get glass godlights , yea.
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Old 01-21-2006, 10:35 AM
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That glass weights a ton, when it gets hit good enough it will chip from those pebbles on the highway/roads. That would only be a big deal if it chips in the light pattern, that will be good enough to get on your nerves everytime you think about it. The plastic takes some maintenance but that film makes it easier to maintain.
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Old 01-21-2006, 04:57 PM
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plastic, its just more durable
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Old 01-22-2006, 04:56 AM
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My vote is for Cefiros.

GB going on, $200 shipped.

If not, though, then probably stick with plastic if you can stand a little buffing and wetsanding every now and then.
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Old 01-22-2006, 06:10 AM
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Glass headlights definitely. They require no maintenance whatsoever and stay clear for decades (literally). I hate these plastic headlights on my car foggy as hell and even after following the sticky they are still foggy and yeller. The difference in weight (2 lbs if that) is negligible considering you're riding around in a 3000 lb car.
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Old 01-22-2006, 07:36 AM
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3000lbs is light especially compared to my 3450lb trans am. Im getting these and the red/clear combo as soon as i can gather up the cash !
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