Ironman50

Has anyone used the Philips Xenon HID Crystal Vision Ultra headlights?

If so opinions?

How Where do I order them for a 2008 GS 350?

Can my Lexus dealer install them or should I go to a body shop?

Thanks.

XxGoKoUxX

You should do a search, as this has been thoroughly discussed many times and it is probably in your sticky as to how easy it is to change your bulbs.

Philips bulbs are great overall, you can purchase them from vendors here, and the installation is so easy, anyone can do it.

GL!

worker

^ unless he's talking about the whole headlight assembly. But than it should still be an easy job. He'll need more than a body shop, he needs president Obama.

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

theres a sticky for that too

i think i gave some good instructions and pictures on how to swap out the whole housing. its not too difficult.

worker

^ thanks IXI. I'll need that later when I replace my headlights. Mine is getting old and the clear lens outside cracking and turning brown.

XxGoKoUxX

worker, you crack me up all day hahahaha!

Take out the headlight n do some work on it, i'm sure it's salvageable and repairable dude.

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

well the good thing is even if you need a new light, they are cheaper now. i remember replacing mine and i was paying around 400 for a decent one (still better than the 1200 the dealer charges) but you can find them now for around 200.

if you have any questions when you replace it worker, feel free to pm me.

worker

There are many micro cracks inside the clear plastic.

XxGoKoUxX

Can you get a better angle? I think you're just having scratches on the surface, I could be wrong though as the angle looks okay.

worker

what would be a better angle? Look like the UV is causing the plastic to discolored.

Lets see if these pic show up better.

XxGoKoUxX

Exactly what I wanted to see.... and you're right, without UV protection our headlights go to the pooper (It's also a reason why I am very biased to glass headlights, those stay shiny and clean FOREVER.

It doesn't look too bad, the angle looks like it's crackling inside, and not through the glass, but I could be wrong as pictures aren't as detailed as your own two eyes.

Have you tried headlight repair kit + some clear coat with some added sealant on it for further UV protection? It's a project I plan to tackle after my subwoofer boxes get done.

worker

^ I'll leave that to the end when I got the new headlights. Maybe I should buy them now while they r still around. where's a good place to buy them?

XxGoKoUxX

IXI187IXI said to try ebay

worker

Wow took me awhile to find this thread again. LOL

so here is my update. Did this on weekend.



Now just hope it won't get yellowed again, at least for a few years.

Steve2424

Nice job
I bought this blue paste from Autozone to use on my Maxima when the headlights would turn hazy and pitted and it worked great. I forget the name of it, but it comes in a dark blue bottle with a lighter blue colored cap and is usually found with the car detailing/ washing supplies. Be liberal with it and it gets any discoloration out and keeps it that way for a while.

I used it on my Maxima several times, and the final time I used it I spread that stuff on like I was making a sandwich for a mayo addict (the first few times I wasn't as liberal with it). It left the headlights looking brand new. Give it a shot as it's a sub-$15 bottle I believe, and could save you the cost of buying new headlights if all the issue is, is the discoloration.

Good luck