headlight question

hey all, so i kind of have a general headlight question, I have a 94 accord, and one of the headlights, the plastic part of it looks "dirty" like a dirty yellowish color, i wash it from the outside, and nothing appears to come off. Could it be on the inside? do i need to use some kind of cleaner? any help appreciated.

Probably you need to replace the lens. Discoloration of a plastic headlight lens after 10 or more years isn't uncommon.

There's some stuff that is supposed to be able to restore lens clarity (I forget the name) but i think it requires you to remove the headlight and clean from the inside. I don't think regular cleaning from the inside will get it.

your right, it wouldnt be uncommon for it to lose clarity. The issue is that around here its $100 for a used replacement headlight, and id rather spend $15 on a cleaner and take the time to take it apart than spend $100. Thats just me though. I figure both headlights will be replaced at some point, but im not at that point yet.

If you search on the Chevy Venture or maybe the Pontiac Montana board (one of the two), they talked about using a specific headlight cleaner that was effective on removing the yellow film.....sorry I can't remember exactly where....Glen