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Old 03-05-11, 02:16 AM
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Default Amber Corner Reflectors Inside Headlights

Im new to the site But I Just Picked up a new 2011 Gs 350 a few weeks ago and I'm ready to start making some ***** happen for the transformation on this car. So I wanted to know if anyone has or know where I can get my hands on the Amber reflectors inside the headlight. Im just looking for the reflectors pieces. I tried to call lexus and you have to buy the whole headlight unit. They do not sale just the reflectors. I want to use those to make a mold so I can make them in clear. I have tried to contact body shops seeing if anyone has brought in a gs with front end damage so I could possible have them or buy out of the headlights. But No Luck so far with body shops or the pick your part junk yards either. I don't want to remove the ones out of my headlight just yet. I want to make sure it is possible to fab clear ones first.

Please let me know if anyone has any thoughts on this or knows where I can buy them. Or may be someone has already thought about making clear reflectors and has made them and wants to sale me a pair.

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Old 03-05-11, 08:27 AM
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If you are gonna make them in clear I assume you are gonna take your headlight apart, why not use your own?
Old 03-05-11, 10:18 AM
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check ebay, or also junkyards.
Old 03-05-11, 02:01 PM
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I get what your after and like the idea, but in order to be legal, I think you have to have amber lenses in the front corners or front sides. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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No need to waste your time and money trying to make them clear, just take them off altogether.

CAK 500, you're correct.
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Bump for this... I'm considering picking up a 3rd gen..and find orange sidemarkers/corners hideous.. Has NO ONE in 5 years (that this car has been out) removed the orange side-marker yet? .. If I get the car, I'll let you all know how it goes, as it will be one of the 1st things I do...

**Edit: just found an example or two: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...headlight.html


**BUT does any1 have any recent pics of this done, and who did NOT blackout the headlight.. I want to see how the chrome housing looks missing the orange reflector... to gauge whether or not I should be looking to fill the void, or if it will look acceptable... thanks in advance!

Last edited by Lexobenz; 08-24-12 at 12:30 PM. Reason: Found answer..
Old 08-24-12, 12:37 PM
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Thats gonna a tought find
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i have what u looking for.. i have taking my off.. when i did my tsx lens.. how much u want to pay....? for them..
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my previous headlights I sprayed it black lightly so it could still be translucent... if you take it out completely itll look retarded fyi because the side marker light will be exposed..
Old 08-27-12, 02:47 AM
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I have a spare drivers side headlight that could be used as parts which would be perfect for this
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Originally Posted by endlesslex
i have what u looking for.. i have taking my off.. when i did my tsx lens.. how much u want to pay....? for them..

Pics?

I may be in the market shortly... but if I don't take em' I'm sure someone else would... Pics will help my curiosity and your sale... Thanks.
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Originally Posted by beez43
my previous headlights I sprayed it black lightly so it could still be translucent... if you take it out completely itll look retarded fyi because the side marker light will be exposed..

Gotcha, thanks... so I would need to "fill the void" as I was wondering...

Still would love if someone could up a pic of a clear fab'd diffuser or even w/the orange simply off...
Old 08-27-12, 07:54 PM
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You could make your own. I saw someone on the wax forums do this for clear corners.http://www.alumilite.com/howtos/Tail...gEquipment.cfm
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