HID lamp discolouration?

[thetrecker]

Hi,
I know it has been discussed before, but does a HID kit dull the reflector after a period of use? I have fitted one and the light output is a big step up from a 55w halogen, but I went back to the halogen for fear of damage to the plastic reflector.
I was excited to see the launch of the Osram night breaker LED h7 lamp and see its rated at 220% of a 55w halogen but at €140 a pair (€70 a bulb) plus postage, I'll suffer the halogen for a while longer!
Tom

[DE65Y]

I would imagine it depends how close to the lens the lamp is.
I had one in my BIRD, only removing to fit LED's and the lens was in perfect condition.

[matt28]

Originally Posted by thetrecker

Hi,
I know it has been discussed before, but does a HID kit dull the reflector after a period of use? I have fitted one and the light output is a big step up from a 55w halogen, but I went back to the halogen for fear of damage to the plastic reflector.
I was excited to see the launch of the Osram night breaker LED h7 lamp and see its rated at 220% of a 55w halogen but at €140 a pair (€70 a bulb) plus postage, I'll suffer the halogen for a while longer!
Tom

Made the same mistake, HID bulbs are obsolete now. LED bulbs are not that expensive, the only issue I had personally with them, that I had to remove headlamp to fit them properly.
That how LED output looks like: