GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

HID Headlight replacement- What do you think

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-28-07, 05:03 PM
  #1  
denvergs4
Driver
Thread Starter
 
denvergs4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: colorado
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default HID Headlight replacement- What do you think

So I had a guy come out 3 months ago to sand and clean my front headlights, to make a long story short he used some chemical looks like bird poop spots all over the cover.

I see a lot of people that sell their non HID headlights for cheap so i wonder if I could pick up a couple of those and take of the front cover and replace them with mine since everything else is in perfect condition.

Has anyone ever done this?

Can you just buy the front cover or are we stuck buying the whole thing?

This should save me ton of money if it can be done.

Thanks
Old 12-28-07, 05:05 PM
  #2  
GSteg
Rookie
iTrader: (15)
 
GSteg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 16,017
Likes: 0
Received 79 Likes on 61 Posts
Default

You can change out the lens if you wish if you can find another set of headlights.

Lexus does not sell the lens alone.


BTW, any picture of the headlight? It might be fixable.
Old 12-20-08, 11:54 PM
  #3  
denvergs4
Driver
Thread Starter
 
denvergs4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: colorado
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

GSteg,

Here is the pic! Im actually an attorney so i should sue this fn guy but i cant find him - his business is currently in BK. Prob from getting sued. I just need to get it fixed - it makes the lex look like chit.

Last edited by denvergs4; 12-20-08 at 11:57 PM.
Old 12-21-08, 09:40 AM
  #4  
FlavesLex
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
FlavesLex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,017
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Try wet sanding with 1500 grit sand paper before you go and spend money on headlights... Also, Top Hat is in the process of making lens for the GS, here's the link:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-interest.html
Old 12-21-08, 10:49 AM
  #5  
CK6Speed
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
CK6Speed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: HI
Posts: 7,719
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Was that stain or blemish there right after the guy sanded and polished the lens or did it show up sometime later?
Old 12-21-08, 12:15 PM
  #6  
PR FIEBRU
Advanced
 
PR FIEBRU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: New York City
Posts: 636
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

autozone sells a kit for about 20 dollars. It brings everything you need. Specially made to restore the headlights
I am sure it will leave it spotless.
Old 12-21-08, 01:18 PM
  #7  
Debonair
iModerate
 
Debonair's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: 408 NOR CAL
Posts: 3,397
Received 40 Likes on 28 Posts
Default

Most quality detailers now offer headlight restoration as one of their services. Its fairly easy with the correct sandpaper, polish, and a powered buffer. If you are a DIY guy you can check out the headlight sticky in the Auto Care and Detailing section of this forum for info how to do it yourself.

This of course depends on how deep it has damaged the lens. Someone elso on here was considering swapping lenses with a set of ebay headlights. you may be able to search and find his post. I don't know if he ever went through with it.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
loitranman
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
10
01-24-16 03:30 AM
Jaye
RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009)
2
11-14-15 04:03 AM
mckellyb
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
1
06-17-14 07:18 AM
NickTomsyc
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
11
08-12-12 12:33 AM
scooter58
Lighting
1
03-13-08 05:08 PM



Quick Reply: HID Headlight replacement- What do you think



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:01 AM.