Weathered Headlight Lenses Pose Major Safety Issue and Contribute to Accidents

HILLSBORO, N.H., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- You wouldn't drive your vehicle wearing foggy eyeglasses; so why drive with cloudy headlight lenses?

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Over time, harsh UV rays, chemicals and environmental pollutants take a toll on vehicles equipped with plastic headlight lenses, resulting in hazy, cloudy and unsafe lights during nighttime driving. These environmentally damaged headlights play a major role in serious vehicle accidents and research shows it can significantly reduce the emission of light.

The all-new Headlight Restoration Kit from SYLVANIA, the world leader in automotive lighting, was designed to remove thousands of miles of damage and restore headlight lenses to provide durable and like-new performance in light output, thereby improving driver visibility and improving safety.

"Today's drivers are keeping their vehicles longer and will likely notice a gradual decline in their nighttime driving visibility, however many are unaware of how unsafe it can be for them and other drivers on the road," said Joe Verbanic, Marketing Manager for SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting. "Restoring headlights is a quick and easy fix to a potentially dangerous problem. Plus it only costs about $25 to restore them, whereas replacing them can cost upwards of $300."

There are currently more than 150 million vehicles on the road today that feature plastic lenses that are five years or older. Most likely, they are already showing visible signs of weathering and hazing, resulting in reduced vision for the driver and a potentially serious distraction for oncoming traffic.

"This was a huge concern for consumers that we spoke with prior to launching the product," said Verbanic. "Most did not know that driving with hazy headlights could have such an impact on their visibility or create glare for oncoming traffic on the road. It was a real eye opener."

The Headlight Restoration Kit from SYLVANIA restores clarity and removes the hazy yellow appearance on headlight lenses, plus it provides a UV Block Clear Coat, which protects headlights from UV rays, the number one reason headlights become dangerous. After use, motorists should see a significant improvement as the product enables up to three times more light to shine on the road.

Other product benefits:

• Up to 70% percent glare reduction.
• Long lasting results compared to competitive products.
• Can be used on brake lights, or boat/motorcycle headlights.
• Does not require any tools; everything is provided in the kit, including the surface activator, clarifying compound and UV block clear coat.

To learn more, visit SYLVANIA HRK or call 800.729.3777. The SYLVANIA Headlight Restoration Kit retails for approximately $25 and can be found at major automotive retail outlets like Advance Auto Parts. It can also be ordered online at Amazon.com.

About OSRAM SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting

OSRAM SYLVANIA, together with OSRAM GmbH, is the world leader in automotive lighting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket.  The company's global automotive lighting division has its principal North American operations in Hillsboro, N.H., with nearly 500 employees.  In addition to TS 16949, this facility has also achieved ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications.  Automotive Lighting designs, develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art automotive light sources, including auxiliary, advanced halogen, LED and high-intensity discharge lighting for interior, exterior and forward lighting applications.  More than 400 lamp types are produced for cars, trucks, and electronics in facilities throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Automotive applications for OEMs are marketed under the OSRAM brand while products for the aftermarket are sold under the SYLVANIA brand. For more information, visit www.sylvania.com/auto.

About OSRAM SYLVANIA

OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leader in lighting solutions and specialty products that feature innovative design and energy saving technology. The company sells products for homes, businesses and vehicles primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, and also under the OSRAM brand. Headquartered in Danvers, MA, OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. For more information, visit www.sylvania.com.

SOURCE OSRAM SYLVANIA

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