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Feb 27, 2010 | 06:22 PM

Audacity

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2000 ES300 headlight replacement

Any recommendations on where I should buy them? The originals are pretty "foggy" looking so I'd like to replace them.
Thanks,
Martin

Feb 27, 2010 | 06:43 PM

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Look up the thread DIY on clearing your headlights. If your willing to do it, seems to be pretty easy to do..

Feb 27, 2010 | 06:48 PM

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Thanks mogen59, but I tried a search there without any luck.

Feb 27, 2010 | 07:20 PM

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Thanks mogen59, but I tried a search there without any luck.

you can use any polish by hand or machine and they will look good as new. no need to spend $$$ on new headlights. You can find Plast-X from meguiars at Walmart. get that and a terry towel and put some elbow grease in. you'll have new headlamps in no time.

Feb 27, 2010 | 07:37 PM

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you can use any polish by hand or machine and they will look good as new. No need to spend $$$ on new headlights. You can find plast-x from meguiars at walmart. Get that and a terry towel and put some elbow grease in. You'll have new headlamps in no time.

or try blue magic lens cleaner

Feb 27, 2010 | 08:55 PM

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...00-plastx.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...storation.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lig...ht-lenses.html

$7 bottle of plast-x is way better than shelling out for new lenses or housings! i've done 4 cars this week lol

Feb 28, 2010 | 06:38 AM

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Thank you guys - I tried something already without good results, but it wasn't the PlatX. I'll go pick some up today. Do I have to sand first? Thanks agian everyone.
Martin

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Feb 28, 2010 | 07:11 AM

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They make a headlight restore kit you can pick up at murrys or auto zone

Feb 28, 2010 | 08:45 AM

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step 1: tape around headlights
step 2: wet sand with 1000 grit
step 3: wet sand with 2000 grit
step 4: buff with 3m compound
step 5: buff with plastix
step 6: enjoy new looking headlights

Feb 28, 2010 | 11:25 AM

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Thanks everyone. I picked up the PlastX today and spent 10 minutes doing it by hand. That seemed to help, but I'm not done yet. I need to pick up a power buffer or an attachment for my drill.

Feb 28, 2010 | 11:26 AM

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How easy is it to F it up as far as sanding first goes. I don't have experience wet sanding etc... I'm great with a wrench but.....

Feb 28, 2010 | 01:35 PM

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How easy is it to F it up as far as sanding first goes. I don't have experience wet sanding etc... I'm great with a wrench but.....

Go to Wal-Mart and get the 3M headlight restoration kit.

I am no handyman, and it was easy as pie for me, and my headlights look brand new.

Anyone can do it.

Feb 28, 2010 | 02:45 PM

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Any recommendations on where I should buy them? The originals are pretty "foggy" looking so I'd like to replace them.
Thanks,
Martin

I tried the PlastiX and got decent results, but they still seemed foggy from the inside thou. I ended up getting new headlights and they look much better esp. when your using HID's. I got my headlights off of ebay from this guy, which is local to me. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...item19b9c55dd3

Either way good luck bro.

Mar 1, 2010 | 07:12 AM

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Could anyone give me some tips on how to sand them first?
Just circular motions with plenty of water and slight pressure?
By hand or use a buffer?

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