Originally Posted by bcredliner

I think it was August of 2002 that lens went from an adhesive that released when the housing was heated to a permanent seal. I had one of each.

Some bake the pre permanent seal housings in an oven others heat the removable lens seal and cut through the adhesive with an Exacto type knife as they go. I didn't use the baking method. The permanently sealed lens can be removed but it is a terrible painstaking ordeal. I did one and will never do another one.

Unless the lens are extremely pitted they can be refurbished. I didn't find a kit that worked that well. I removed the housings so I didn't have to worry about harming paint. I wet sanded in stages and used plastic polishing compound. All by hand. I used a sealant that remains pliable in case I have to do it again. Key is to spray a protective coating after they are looking good to make them look great and keep looking great for a long time.