All your vehicle lights are composed of a lens, the protective covering (in clear, amber, or red color) that serves as the cover of the bulb. This component is a reliable lighting part in that it offers protection while ensuring that the lighting beams emitted by the light bulb are directed out for sufficiently illuminating the road.
Most lenses before are made from glass, but the problem is that glass can easily break. Over the years, manufacturers have developed plastic lenses that are tougher and less susceptible to breakage. However, one challenge that plastic lenses pose is cloudiness. Over time, daily use and exposure to the environment can cause the lens to look dull, and there are two negative results: the lights look lousy and the amount of illumination emitted by the lights is reduced by the cloudiness in the lens.
But, aside from bringing your vehicle to the shop to have the lenses cleaned or replaced, you can actually do the cleaning yourself. All you will need is a cleaning brush and a cleaning solution. You may need a special lens cleaning solution, and you’ll find a wide array of choices in the market. For easier cleaning and to clean the inside part of the lens, you may want to remove the part from the lighting assembly.
All you need is a little portion of water to wet the lens and then to brush the lens with the cleaning or polishing solution. In some instances, you might want to sand the lens in order to remove the scratches and nicks that it might have accumulated over time—a smoother finish can do a lot in keeping the lens looking good. This easy process is all you need to restore your lighting lenses without too much expense on replacement or shop work.
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