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Old 02-19-2014, 08:59 AM
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Best way to get replacement headlight lens

so this happened to one of my lenses, dont ask me how:



ive tried everything to fix it with no results so i was wondering the best way to get a replacement. will i have to buy a used headlight and take the lens off? would a halogen housing lens fir onto my bi-xenon? thanks!
 
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Old 02-19-2014, 09:29 AM
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Go to ebay and buy a new set, or face the dealer price.
Option 2, go to a salvage yard or online salvage site and buy another HL.
 
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You have a gen1 judging by you other postings....
so no Bi-Xenon.....
You have Xenon lows/Halogen Hi beams....
There were 2 different versions....
a pre 2005 reflector version..pretty cheap used (comparatively), and the 2005+ gen1 "facelift" version...with lenses..pretty $$$, even used, but much better working.
 
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Old 02-19-2014, 10:14 AM
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so the pre facelift lens is a different shape than the post facelifts?
 
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Looks like you tried sanding on it? Go out and buy one of the 3M headlight restorer kits. Those thing WORK...and work very well. Might want to try that before going out and getting new lights.
 
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+1 for headlight restoration, 1000 grit wet, then 3000 grit and then buff wheel using plastix and a final sealant/protective coat of a plastic sealer and you are good to go.


Or buy new headlights, they don't sell just the lens.
 
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Originally Posted by Javskies
ive tried everything to fix it with no results so i was wondering the best way to get a replacement. will i have to buy a used headlight and take the lens off?
Tell us what you've already tried to fix it.

If you do get a new or used replacement headlight, just swap the entire housing. The lens is bonded to the housing and not designed to be removable.
 
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IQRaceworks & yetti96 are Dead on the Money!

Got to Walmart or Amazon and get the
3M Headlight Restoration Kit 3M Headlight Restoration Kit

use this lit with a low speed cordless drill, 15 to 17$ and an hours worth of work and you will headlight that you can be proud of.
 
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you guys are the best! turned out it was the inner part of the lens so i just had to heat it up, take it apart, and use the kit. thanks again guys!

 
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