Looking for some decent aftermarket OE replacement headlights for my 2011 Acura TL SW-AWD. Any recommendations? Looks like the bumper cover needs to be removed to replace the lights? These look decent:
https://www.carparts.com/details/Acura/TL/Replacement/Headlight/2011/SET-REPA100183.html?TID=gglpla&origin=&utm_source=goog le&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=9559542694&gclid=Cj wKCAjwkaSaBhA4EiwALBgQaNkYhz1XKvxmfF7iHUCL7FQpljAS 1RXrfKm3bZ4pKOzA9GUSZE8UpBoCgRMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw. ds

 

Like these better. Not sure if the clear turn signal lenses are DOT approved though. Maybe okay as long as I use the factory amber turn signal bulbs?

https://www.uniquestyleracingstore.c...xoCu50QAvD_BwE

 

What's wrong with your old headlights?

 

Old headlights are faded and there are micro cracks in the lenses. Not sure why that is happening. I sanded and polished them last year and they looked pretty good for a few months. They really just need to be replaced I think. Nothing is going to look as good as a brand new pair.

 

Replace new сhinese ones in a few years, they will also faded, but they will have cheap сhinese reflectors that will burn out even faster, so if your headlights look good after polishing, then they need to be covered with a clear coat or PPF film

 

I plan on replacing them then coating with something. You're saying the HSR are cheap Chinese lights??

 

HSR = DEPO . DEPO is chinese garbage.

 

I nee to redo my headlights too. I will probably use 2k clear to coat them this time.

 

He's right your going to take a risk with depo as they're not going to be the same quality as OEM. But they might be okay if you protect them with clear film. Or they might be junky. It's a risk. If you're planning to replace them anyways you can try to wet sand yours again and then respray them with clear coat and cover with protective film. I've done this to a lot of friends and family headlights might save you a lot of trouble. The key is to respray them. Post a picture of your headlights I can usually tell from pictures how far gone they are.

 

The projector lens are never up to par with aftermarket as well. You'll prolly find a better deal from a junked TL and bringing those non cracked ones back to clear.

 

Refinish yours and cover with 303 Aerospace UV Protectant.

 

fixed for you

 

Interesting, I'll check out that 2K Clear stuff once this 303 wears off during the winter... Is this the exact product you mean?

https://www.spraymax.com/en-us/produ...oration-clear/

 

here's an example.

The thought is the reason you're headlights have oxidized is that the clear has failed. So you sand it all off, now the plastic is exposed and subject to fail. This is why the 2K clear is important, you're rebuilding that clear coat