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Date:         Mon, 16 May 2011 17:11:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Rasmussen <michael@JAMHOME.US>
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From:         Michael Rasmussen <michael@JAMHOME.US>
Subject:      Re: my headlights have turned green.
Comments: To: brett rueff <rueffy@HOTMAIL.COM>
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On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 11:53:42PM +0000, brett rueff wrote:
> I recently had to leave the van out in the *gasp* rain for a week to use the shop for other things.  One of the headlights has condensation in it and the other is half full of water.  I have popped the glass lens off to let the water out, dry and reseal.
> One one side the bottom of the light reflector (the part where its shinny aluminum) is a light green.  I tried to rubbed it with a cloth and the green patch got bigger.  I stopped what I was doing and figured that there is a very thin shiny layer on there and I am rubbing it off.
> Has anyone had any luck restoring it?
> Brett91 Vanagon.Vancouver BC.


Are these the stock rectangular headlights?
I've a pair to send your way if you want to replace.
Comes with grill and mounting brackets.


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