Stephen00TL

I have been looking at getting another set of OEM headlights and they around 300$ brand new. Reason being is mine keep turning yellow every year even though i clean them and polish them once a month. My question is, is there a big difference between oem and aftermarket headlights that say like oem? I dont mind spending the double on the headlights as long as it is worth it.

tOny3

iTrader: (9)

Go with OEM. I've had depo before, they're ok if you wanna get by for a short period of time but nothing beats OEM quality. Just buy brand new OEM and put a clear film over them. When they discolor then take the film off and put new film on.

hamburglar490

I got the ones by TYC and couldn't be happier. I can't tell a difference between them and OEM.

About $95 a piece
Driver:
Passenger:
My car with the TYC's:

3.2TLc

They all seem to get a hazy clouded appearance through time being exposed to the elements. Cleaning and buffing, along with a quality sealant seems to be a temporary fix. I've often wondered about trying an ultra fine sanding of the lenses, followed up by an epoxy based clear-cote.

Stephen00TL

My original headlights lasted about 10 years before they started getting bad. However for the past few years I have to get them cleaned again to make them look good. I'm tired of spending money every year to get them cleaned so I'm buying a new set and figured I'll be good for a few years. Plus I'm going to do what tony03 suggested and use the clear film

TunaTheFish

IMO
I choose the Oem over the Depo lights

Unless get the Depo lens, Baked it, swap lens with your Oem lens

Stephen00TL

I think I'm just going to get oem. I'm sending them to acktl05 to have them painted blacK.

fsttyms1

Did you use one of the headlight polish kits?

TunaTheFish

I used the Heavy Duty Megulirs for 25$ at Walmart
And I tell you, They really do work!

Stephen00TL

the place that I had to it did, However i never looked at what the kit was.

Fr3shAcuraTL

that's actually a really good idea but dont you think that the clearcoat might start pealing of after getting heated by the headlight

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

i honestly don't think the plastic lens on the headlight reaches temps where it would affect the clear coat. clear coat is affected way more by sunlight (UV exposure).

tOny3

iTrader: (9)

I mean why send off headlights to get painted if you can do them yourself in a day? Not to mention you're only gonna spend 5 dollars on paint VS $$ shipping them out and then how much he's charging. Make it a DIY project man.

Stephen00TL

Main reason is I don't want to mess up a brand new set of headlights. Also right now with work and school I don't have much time. I don't mind spending the mony for somebody to do it that knows what he is doing.

gold2003tl (90)

Iv used Mother's Plastic Polish with great results. I applied it a few times and have gone years without yellowing, even with the road salt around here. Sunlight is the most damaging to any exterior plastic. Give Mother's Plastic Polish a try, just rub on a generous amount, let it dry to haze and buff off.

Stephen00TL

I'm getting a new set so I dont have to wait. Once there done ill just swap them over when I get a chance

3.2TLc

It appears as though you'll have a spare set of headlights for somebody to experiment with !

Yeah, sometimes certain things are better left to an experienced pro......especially when you
have limited time and are unsure of the finished project !

DanTL-S

Def go with the OEM's. It's just so much more of a crisp and clean look.

Stephen00TL

Thanks I will just wanted to see if there was an alternative.

fsttyms1

Get one of the polishing kits. The polish comes with a uv protectant in it to help keep it from yellowing. Plus for 20 bucks and 30 min of your time its much cheaper

miwa

I've found this link concerning sealing. Have yet to try it myself but it sounds like it's worth a try

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...lant-idea.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...oat-2-0-a.html

Stephen00TL

I'm ordering new ones so I just have to swap them once there done.