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This was the standard form of headlight housing from the beginning all the way up until 1985. While not as common now, it\u2019s still one of the most effective types of headlight housings.<\/p>\n
The design is simple: a bowl-shaped housing is made of a reflective metal in which the bulb is mounted. When the bulb is on, any light that\u2019s cast towards the bowl is reflected back out, making the headlight beam brighter than it otherwise would be.<\/p>\n
Originally, reflective housings were known as sealed beam headlights. The design used a lens as part of the housing, and the bulb was sealed inside this shell, meaning the entire housing had to be replaced when a bulb burned out.<\/p>\n
The lens design has been replaced with a mirrored surface in more recent years. This advancement meant the lens no longer needed to be sealed onto the housing, allowing mechanics or car owners to simply replace the bulb as needed.<\/p>\n
Thanks to their design, reflective headlights are smaller and cheaper than other housing types, although they have some drawbacks. For example, the design isn\u2019t compatible with high output bulbs, and low beams aren\u2019t as visible to oncoming traffic. They also provide less light in poor weather conditions like heavy rain or fog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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