t3hhcaptain

Wanting to replace my headlight housings but having a hard time justifying the $500+ cost per side.

Does anyone have experience/review of aftermarket OEM style replacements?

Example: 2009-2013 Acura TSX Headlight 2010 2011 2012 1-Pair (HID Type, w/o Ballast) - AutoLightsBulbs.com

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

dont buy! sand down plastic housing and then coat with a clear.
3m and others make a kit for it.

t3hhcaptain

I have sanded it down. It did not turn out well... there are strange groves in the lenses. I recently sanded again stepping from 400 - 1000 - 1500 - 2000 then clear coating, and sanded and clear coated two more times to try to disguise the grooves. They look okay from a distance but I'm not satisfied.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

the problem with buying aftermarket headlights is that the projector lens is subpar to acura's.
i would go through sanding process again, but if you truely cant get the grooves out...maybe buying used would be better than buying the aftermarket ones

thoiboi

maybe get it professionally done

t3hhcaptain

Thinking the same...

I am looking into getting a ceramic coating for the paint too, so perhaps I'll just have it all done at once.

briq456

I would suggest this kit, it's what I used, results were good but I need to find a better sealant as it's already looking like I need to do it again. lasted about a year.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/3M-Headli...ype=10&veh=aff

Guanacoracing

The trick to make the sanding/repair last is to protect the headlight with film. You can mail order DYI kits or find a place that does paint protection and ask them to cut a piece to fit the headlight.

t3hhcaptain

I've done a couple kits. The headlights have some kind of damage I think. I'll see if a professional can get it out.

Edit: I'll take a photo later.

t3hhcaptain

opboarding

Almost looks like there is some kind of clear vinyl on it that has been damaged by the sun.

JimmyXi

Capt. It looks like your clear reacted with a chemical left on the lens... ??

While close to the subject, anybody get the haze out of the inside? The actual lamp illuminates sort of a haze on the inside. Thanks. Jim