So in November, I bought some used Bosch smileys from our own Sskoda to replace my standard sealed beams. I got the lights and was initially thoroughly impressed by the change in performance, but I think I'm becoming slightly disillusioned. Thing is, the lights are honestly not in the best of shape. The lenses are good but the seal in one of them is not that great so condensation becomes an issue at times. The most of the adjusters are seized or broken as well. I'm also beginning to wonder about the condition of the metallic reflectors inside the lights are relatively dimmer than most other cars with projectors (not bulbs, fresh PIAAs) and there appears to be hotspots and darkspots when a projector device like this should have none of these ailments.
That being said, what are my options to really restore these lights and would the subsequent cost be worth it when I can buy a pair of Depos? Would restoring the original lights yield better results than new Depos and would new Depos be a worthy upgrade from my original and geriatric Bosches?
That being said, what are my options to really restore these lights and would the subsequent cost be worth it when I can buy a pair of Depos? Would restoring the original lights yield better results than new Depos and would new Depos be a worthy upgrade from my original and geriatric Bosches?
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