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Old 01-19-14, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ****-adkt
If they pulled the Vin# why would it not show SD lights if your Car is an SD? Hmmm interesting..Is it authentic SD? Is this your Ballast?

That's the ballast for the HID fog light conversion. The headlights have factory plugs for them.

I'll let everyone know what happens on Monday.
Old 01-19-14, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SureShot
another thing you may want to do is see what items are being replaced with aftermarket parts and see if the shop will let you pay the difference for lexus parts. radiator doesn't matter, but id try to get a lexus hood and grill, at least.
Radiator doesn't matter...smh @ some of the things I constantly read here now and days. Another thing OP, you were not proactive enough. I know this is your first accident but you have to research different places to fix your car and read their reviews. Once you read the reviews and visit the shop, you decide on the place you would like to fix your car not the insurance company. I have never used a place that the insurance company recommended!! That is red flag number one

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Old 01-27-14, 07:05 PM
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Hey everyone!

Good news! I went to see the car today and she's fixed! Brand new hood, radiator, etc and best of all I have brand new factory SD headlights. I'm so glad this happened honestly because I was planning on having the hood and bumper repainted to get rid of the rock chips and getting my headlights polished because they were fogging up but now I have a new hood, repainted bumper, and brand new SD headlights for a $250 uninsured motorist deductible! I get her back tomorrow supposedly, the Geico adjuster has to sign off on some paperwork at the shop and they'll release her to me.

Anyone have any tips on keeping these new headlights clear?
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Old 01-27-14, 07:59 PM
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A lot of folks near me have their headlights clear bra'd.
Old 01-27-14, 08:48 PM
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LaminX makes a clear film pre-cut or just polish them and keep a nice coat of sealant on them...
Old 01-27-14, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
A lot of folks near me have their headlights clear bra'd.
If I got the headlights done I'd be tempted to do the hood and front bumper as well.

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LaminX makes a clear film pre-cut or just polish them and keep a nice coat of sealant on them...
What kind of sealant do you recommend?
Old 01-28-14, 12:23 PM
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Lamin-x is like a clear protective tint for the headlights......i may actually have some tint for the taillights at the house some place also.
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Originally Posted by mikobangz
Hey everyone!

Good news! I went to see the car today and she's fixed! Brand new hood, radiator, etc and best of all I have brand new factory SD headlights. I'm so glad this happened honestly because I was planning on having the hood and bumper repainted to get rid of the rock chips and getting my headlights polished because they were fogging up but now I have a new hood, repainted bumper, and brand new SD headlights for a $250 uninsured motorist deductible! I get her back tomorrow supposedly, the Geico adjuster has to sign off on some paperwork at the shop and they'll release her to me.

Anyone have any tips on keeping these new headlights clear?
Wow bro Great News!!!! I'm so glad to hear this man. Car is looking great and I'm extra happy to see you got the OEM parts you deserve! Post some more recent pics bro. I wanna see it all around. Looking very nice. I'm loving those SD headlights btw.. I keep mine fresh by just hitting them with Windex on a weekly basis. Even if it's cold out. You have to stay on it consistently. With no matter what maintenance route you choose to take. It needs to be touched up on regardless. And even when you don't hit it with some Windex, just wipe it down with a clean Soft textured towel to prevent little micro scratches. Best of luck, and congrats bro!!!
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