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#1
06-18-2005, 01:40 PM
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'96 C1500 headlight lens replacement?
Hi,
The lenses on my Dad's '96 C1500(it's a GMC) are very cloudy and need to be replaced. Anyone know how to go about that? I'm told you only need to replace the 'capsule' and now the brackets. If anyone knows of an article on the subject, a link would be appreciated. I posted to the GMC forum but thought I'd give this one a try as well since it seems to get more traffic. Thanks, BGC 
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#2
06-18-2005, 03:55 PM
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Re: '96 C1500 headlight lens replacement?
Stuff with lenses is pretty easy. You might only have to take them out to clean them. Mine were pretty foggy too untill I took them out and wiped them down on the inside. If it's the lenses themselves, local auto stores should have replacements.
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1998 Chevy K1500 Standard Cab, Flareside Cargo Box, All Options, 5.0L V8, 4L60E -K&N Filter, Custom Exhaust, American Racing Rims, Manik Brushguard, CF Light Shades, Glasscapes picture, More to Come! 
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#3
06-18-2005, 09:21 PM
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Re: '96 C1500 headlight lens replacement?
www.mrtaillight.com
This is the cheapest place on the net to find them. I bought a set there when I converted my 88 to a newer style grill. They are excellent aftermarket replicas.
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Matthew Brough  1997 Geo Prizm -- 301,000 miles 2000 Honda Accord -- 225,000 miles 2004 GMC Yukon XL -- 223,000 miles 1987 Jeep Comanche -- 116,000 miles 
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06-19-2005, 01:17 AM
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Re: '96 C1500 headlight lens replacement?
If the lenses are cloudy on the outside you can fix them by using a fine finishing compound or final glaze polish. Buff them out and they will look good as new.
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06-19-2005, 06:52 AM
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I just replaced my sons on his 94 sierra yesterday. They were plastic and could not be cleaned. I ordered them from US Auto Parts-1-888-872-8866. I just replaced one side and they were only 58.00 bucks shipped. That is for 1-signal lamp and 1-head lamp. Mine are the composite type. It was an easy job too.
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06-19-2005, 02:17 PM
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Re: '96 C1500 headlight lens replacement?
Actually it is a common misconception that the composite plastic lenses can not be cleaned--A little final glaze and a soft cloth will bring them back to clear as new- but it takes a little work.
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#8
06-19-2005, 09:28 PM
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Re: '96 C1500 headlight lens replacement?
Quote:
BGC
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06-19-2005, 11:04 PM
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Re: '96 C1500 headlight lens replacement?
should just be some screws inside the hood??? and the blinker covers are in the front if i remember... try waxing the lenses...worked for me.
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