Ls1danny

So I finally got some time to work on the lady's gs350, did front rotors and pads, and oil change. I dont really see the car too often, but as I was putting the car on jackstands I notice that the headlights are peeling. I don't know if it's a clear that's put over the lens, but it's flaking off in some areas and the drl's as well. And it's leaving foggy areas. Only thing I could think of is the recent headlight bulb change, and prior to me changing them were no issues I even have pics while I wa changing the bulbs. I replaced the stock bulbs because one burned and I ordered from ijdmtoy, pair of Garax 6000k and some of there led bulbs. Im thinking the bulbs are too hot and causing the clear (if that's what it is) to start flaking, because that's the only thing that has changed since they were normal. The foglights have factory bulbs and there normal no flaking. Doesn't look good and I hope I don't need new headlights.
Anyone run into this?

worker

pics?

aaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrr need to make this reply longer else it won't post.... there, that should be longer enough... stupid forum.

GS350Lexus

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yea dude we need pics, i never head
Headlights flaking. Maybe she has clear bra installed on them.

Ls1danny

Stupid iPhone won't let me post pics on the forum. I'll have to email them to someone and if you can post for me. Ant voulunteers?

Ls1danny

But no clear bra, cuz what's left after the flake falls is foggy. Don't know if that makes sense.

bigblack06

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Lol, I think it became to long.

Are you speaking about the chrome inside the light housing.

Ls1danny

No the actual lens itself.

GS350Lexus

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This is OP picture that he send so I can post for him

Kcook700

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Personally I don't think it is the bulbs. I think in order for it to peel like that due to heat, it would have to get super hot. I doubt 6000K bulbs are pumpin out that much heat to do that.

With that said, do you park the car outside? Long exposures to sun can do that. I've noticed in the past 10 years, car headlights and paint haven't held up that well when long exposures to sun.

BinaryJay

My 2006 doesn't have these issues but I only just moved in October to a new house where I have to keep it outside... previously always garaged underground.

I usually go ahead and put a layer of sealant over the headlights when I'm done polishing the car (but I don't use the porter cable for that part).