I like Acuras, And clean headlights!
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I like Acuras, And clean headlights!
So my headlight was starting to fog up pretty bad and the HID/High beams went out on me out of no where. I've wanted to re seal them and clean them up anyhow, Well now is a perfect time.
Took the headlight out and water came pouring out of the ballast
After checking the fuses i found out the 20a blew. Replaced it and the high beams worked again, HID Ballast was bad ![Annoyed](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/annoyed.gif)
I didn't do a step by step DIY but will if needed. I had some fun with a friend or two today working on the car and I ended up with this!
10 minutes after opening the hood, It looks like this.
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6150936875_de56869891_z.jpg)
I washed it up, Put on stock suspension and stock wing. Looks better then before IMO ( lowered with no wing) Now i need to find 02-03 TL-S wheels.
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6174/6151065443_7555890b5d_z.jpg)
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6168/6151613816_bc62665f5d_z.jpg)
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6151615148_8b60292275_z.jpg)
Before:
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6110119255_2be5d17e88_z.jpg)
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6153805974_0f052c0a19_z.jpg)
During:
Cleaning out the inside.
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6153238063_1cbc5c46b4_z.jpg)
With 1500 grit
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6072/6153784122_351ac1e76c_z.jpg)
With 2000 grit and cleaned
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6153787194_fc8faa4926_z.jpg)
Done:
Both cleaned, sealed, buffed and waxed
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6153240761_07280dfed5_z.jpg)
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6153431097_646e1488fe_z.jpg)
Took the headlight out and water came pouring out of the ballast
![ugh](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/ugh.gif)
![Annoyed](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/annoyed.gif)
I didn't do a step by step DIY but will if needed. I had some fun with a friend or two today working on the car and I ended up with this!
10 minutes after opening the hood, It looks like this.
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6150936875_de56869891_z.jpg)
I washed it up, Put on stock suspension and stock wing. Looks better then before IMO ( lowered with no wing) Now i need to find 02-03 TL-S wheels.
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6174/6151065443_7555890b5d_z.jpg)
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6168/6151613816_bc62665f5d_z.jpg)
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6151615148_8b60292275_z.jpg)
Before:
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6192/6110119255_2be5d17e88_z.jpg)
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6153805974_0f052c0a19_z.jpg)
During:
Cleaning out the inside.
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6153238063_1cbc5c46b4_z.jpg)
With 1500 grit
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6072/6153784122_351ac1e76c_z.jpg)
With 2000 grit and cleaned
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6153787194_fc8faa4926_z.jpg)
Done:
Both cleaned, sealed, buffed and waxed
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6153240761_07280dfed5_z.jpg)
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6153431097_646e1488fe_z.jpg)
![](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6153428909_1cc8f73088_z.jpg)
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Thanks, I didn't seal them up yet but I'm going to use either OEM Honda sealant or go to the local Auto Store and grab some. Best way is to heat the old sealant up and push the lens on it while keeping some heat on it. Let it sit and it should seal perfect.
I was bored and did my RSX-S lights too, They just needed some compound and wax. Looks brand new!
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6153/6155498691_d1e4297809_z.jpg)
I was bored and did my RSX-S lights too, They just needed some compound and wax. Looks brand new!
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6153/6155498691_d1e4297809_z.jpg)
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6156044164_6382f76c47_z.jpg)
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So how do you go about maintaining them clear? I did my legacy with oxidized lenses and 4 months later they are starting to slowly cloud again. My tl has light hazing at the top of the lights and I want them looking new again.
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Thanks!
Yea, It's the special occasion ride lol Has 1700 miles! And another nice ride next to it but it's hidden
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It's a beaut!
Rubbing Compound helps oxidation, Buff it. Then wax! Keeps them nice and clear, Well for me as you can tell lol
#16
How often would you need to wax to get some decent life out of sanded lenses? I waxed it after the initial buff. Should I have waxed it monthly. Really wanna do my TL but I'd rather just leave it alone if I have to repeat the process every few weeks.
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IMO, I think you have to take care of headlights just like paint, If you don't take care of them they turn to crap. I usually just rub some wax on after i wash it. Takes two seconds and always keep them 100%. But I don't think you would have to do it every two weeks lol
#18
Do my headlights lol ill drive back let me knoww
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It'll be like $40-50 for the sealant and products lol I'm down though. It'll be easier to have them off and bring them to me. It'll take exactly 1 day to do everything including sealing and letting it bond.
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We had more at one point lol I just like Acuras and how easy/cheap they are to maintain while having some style and looks.
08 RL, 08 TL-S, 05 TL, 02 TL, 02 RSX-S, 04 CL-S
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