What's better? Restored or New Headlights? We'll show you what's best using this WJ Grand Cherokee

CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:36 Test Steps and Testing Notes 03:49 Notes on the Original Headlights - One is Clearer? 05:01 Setting Up the Lux Meter 06:24 Test Note: Battery Charger and Meter Readings 06:52 Cloudy Lights - Lux Meter Test 08:06 Post Cloud Lights Test Notes / How does restore hold up? 09:51 Restoring the OEM Cloudy Lights 12:21 Restored OEM Headlights - Lux Meter Test 13:37 Swapping the headlight assemblies - aftermarket build quality notes 17:02 Aftermarket non-Adjusted - Lux Meter Test 18:35 Aftermarket Adjusted - Lux Meter Test 19:12 Reviewing Images of Light Output and Beam Patterns - All Lights 21:09 Lux Meter Graph Data and Discussion 23:01 My Take - What would I do and Conclusion? Note: No products used within this video were provided to me in full or at discount, nor do I specifically endorse anything used here. What you see here is what I paid for fully on my own, and the results of my use presented here. On today's video, we take a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ and do some tests to determine if it's better to restore the cloudy and yellowed headlights or to replace them with a set of aftermarket units. This test will feature two main outputs: First, we used a Lux meter to test the light output of the clouded lights, restored OEM, and replacement aftermarkets. Then we took each and took images using the same camera settings for each as a comparison of overall light output and light spread. Referenced within is IIHS testing protocols for headlights that can be found here: https://www.iihs.org/ratings/about-ou... (Specifically at this direct link which I shortened via TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/4eybk4sx) If you are looking for parts or tools used in this video, I will be linking them below - please note these go to our Amazon Affiliates program, so Vortex Garage may see a small commission if you use/purchase from these links. I only link to things I've purchased or would buy personally. TOOLS: Lux Meter used: Dr.meter LX1330B Digital Illuminance Light Meter, 0-200,000 Measurement Range Lux Meter https://amzn.to/3G9XFwo PARTS: Aftermarket Lights Used in this Video: DNA Motoring HL-OH-JGC99-CH-AM Compatible with 99-04 Jeep Grand Cherokee https://amzn.to/3QhkN0O (While I prefer the OEMs, they did perform well with adjustment.) Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit: https://amzn.to/3ieHE0p Also for 2004 WJ's - Matching Foglights (Aftermarket) Not in video but I did purchase these and plan to use them. WJ's often have cracked foglights. For 2004 Jeep Grand-Cherokee Pair Fog Lights R=L Single Piece CH2592126 CH2592126 - replaces 55156733AC 55156733ACv https://amzn.to/3X1RnWE Other Headlights: The Laredo style black housings: DNA Motoring HL-OH-JGC99-BK-AM Black Amber Headlights Assembly Replacement Compatible with 99-04 Jeep Grand Cherokee https://amzn.to/3vC452u Always check/compare to what you have to ensure correct fit and look!