Headlights don't put out much light?

[Timin]

I have a 98 GT and I have noticed over the past year that my headlights have not been putting out much light. I tried buying something at a store(I don't recall exactly what) to help clear the buildup off of the lights. It didn't work very well, as I still have the problem. I was thinking of just buying new headlights, I was looking at either the Cobra's or maybe a Projector kit. Has anyone else had similar problems with their headlights; or have any suggestions on which kind of headlights to get if I buy new ones?

-Karl

 

[AaronG]

Ditto

I am experiencing the same problem with my old, yellowed stockers. Was the stuff you bought called PlastX? Meguiar's makes it -- I've heard good things from a couple of my dad's buddies about it, but I've never tried it myself. I'd just rather get a new set of headlamps and some good halogen bulbs.

 

[DropTopPony]

I tried the projector lights and they sucked as bad as stock! I now have clear likr the Cobra and that made a huge improvement...these plus some Sylvania Silverstar bulbs really make it brighter. I also put in some clear fogs and that helped too.
Plus it really adds in the look dept. find the stuff at www.50resto.com

 

[Malevolyn]

Yeah, my headlights are the same way. A friend of mine has Angel Eye projectors and they put out a pretty good amount of light if you get a higher wattage bulb than the ones that come with them.

 

[reeber]

I've had the two piece projectors... They cracked... Got the new style projectors, you couldn't adjust the light by the way they are one-piece that fit into our cars. So, they pointed pretty much straight down. Now I have the Black Beauty's and the driver's side has all kinds of moisture build up... I think I'll just spend the money and get Ford OEM cobra lights... Aftermarket lights just aren't built as well.. From my experience...

 

[tomustang]

yeah the stock lenses get cloudy over the years, better off replacing them

 

[BigHairyMonkey]

i bought some stuff from my altima lights, which were yellow and ****ty. Called Briteeyes from AUTOCOSMETICS cost 28 bucks with shipping. comes with 600 gritt sand paper, 1.25 oz bottle of Clearing agent, 1.25 oz bottle of Polycarbonite resin, 2 microfiber cloths, and an applicator pad... after 25 mins my headlights looked brand new. I recommend it if u dont have the money to spend on new lights