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Old 02-28-2011 | 11:59 AM
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Headlight replacement

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Would you guys recommend this as a replacement headlight:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ACURA-TL-3-2L-99-00-01-1999-2000-2001-HEADLIGHT-L-/290538044477?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Make%3AAcura|Model%3ATL&hash=item43a56abc 3d

will the light output be the same or would it be scattered since its not oem?
Should i just stick to oem on this one guys?
Old 02-28-2011 | 12:27 PM
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do you need the entire housing due to moisture behind the seal?
if so- this looks like a good option

several years ago I got new, blacked out units from the bay (seller no longer under that name)
and they work fine- DOT approved
Old 02-28-2011 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
do you need the entire housing due to moisture behind the seal?
if so- this looks like a good option

several years ago I got new, blacked out units from the bay (seller no longer under that name)
and they work fine- DOT approved
My driver side headlight is starting to look like this
Old 02-28-2011 | 12:56 PM
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i bought my 02-03 tails from these guys and they look amazing! The red is a little brighter compared to oem, but i like it.

But as for headlights i'm not sure about the quality and if the lightspread will be even and the same as oem.
Old 02-28-2011 | 01:00 PM
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but since im replacing one i might as well do both and find ones that are already blacked out
Old 02-28-2011 | 01:07 PM
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Hah is that my pic!? I cleaned that up anyways haha
Old 02-28-2011 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by KobeAllDay
Hah is that my pic!? I cleaned that up anyways haha
lol yea, sorry i had to borrow it. i didnt wanna walk outside and take a pict myself lol. How'd u clean it up?
Old 03-01-2011 | 11:28 PM
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You could try a headlight restoration kit. It would clean up that haze.
Old 03-01-2011 | 11:33 PM
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Mothers billet chrome pollish will make those headlights look like brand new i did this on my 99 ek years back stuff works!
Old 03-02-2011 | 12:53 AM
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Look for a headlight restoration DIY. Works good, and can be done in no time.
Old 03-02-2011 | 08:34 AM
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Walmart sells a 3M headlight restoration kit. It attaches to a drill. Its under 20 bucks. Try it out.
Old 03-02-2011 | 09:35 AM
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Wow...is there an echo in here?
Old 03-02-2011 | 02:12 PM
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Wait, do I see condensation?
Old 03-02-2011 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jdjohn84
Wow...is there an echo in here?
No, because i listed where one could find one, so its not an echo
Old 03-03-2011 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by kidduce
Wait, do I see condensation?
Yes, this is a condensation problem, not oxidation. I think the headlight restoration kit wouldn't do much for me. I just need to get the inside water out and keep it out so it stays dry. wouldn't I need to replace the entire headlight housing for that due to a bad seal?
Old 03-05-2011 | 11:14 AM
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Or search for a replacement seal, or maybe it's cracked somewhere that you could caulk. But replacing the housing might be easiest.
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