my driver side headlight is always bad compaired to the passenger side the passenger side looks brand new maybe it was replaced over the yrs from the last owner

 

i think it has something to do with oxygen and miosture getting under the seal and condensating on the inside of the cover, not sure though, but thats what the guys at my local import tech center said

 

I thought I read a post that said something about the 96-97 lights being different and available with HIDs?

 

i got a 96, never heard anything about this. curious because im about to install some infinti hids into my 96 soon

 

http://www.mdwholesale.com/

I'm willing to give this a shot! I'll let the club know if it's good!

 

Check out this thread...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=245702

 

On a 2000 GS 300 I tried to buff out the fog dull headlights and only made them worse. Hense - bought an aftermarket headlight assembly kit for $200 and change from ebay. Tried to put in myself - only three screws == but top two are easy and the 3rd screw required removal of the bumper - arg... Had to go to dealer who did it for $200, so not that bad on cost - the look great. Note: beam style is diffferent you have a line of dark to light that has to be adjusted. I think this is to prevent blinding oncomming traffic. Happy overall with this the dull look was the worst part of the GS 300 older as it is.

 

For those who want to go the extra mile, or find they need to, there are two issues to understand; these are cloudiness and yellowing. Each issue has a separate solution. Both problems are caused by oxidation. Cloudiness happens because the surface of the plastic becomes pitted or rough and distorts the light. As stated, there are lots of products that solve this, and depending on how deeply distressed the surface is, cutting a corner by going right to a plastic polish may result in dramatic improvement but less than "crystal clear" results caused by a well polished but microscopically wavy surface. Want better results? Don't cut corners and do the wet sanding first.

The second issue of yellowing can be dealt with as a DYI solution here: http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/ and there are numerous varying mixtures that generally involve strong hydrogen peroxide cremes like those found in beauty salons, a little Oxy clean as and activator and glycerin to keep the mixture wet, plus UV light.

 

anyone tried the UK specd GS300 glass headlights?

 

UK spec headlights will fit, with some wiring modifications i do believe, but the projector will be shining light the wrong way, and your vision will be worse than your cloudy lights

 

Having same problem with passenger side headlight cover........cloudy. Bought buffing kit at Auto supply store, no luck.....can just outer plastic cover be replaced ? (instead of whole assembly) Thanks.

 

No. You have to resurface them. I did it myself

400 grit wet sand (mild soapy water) in over lapping rotation. At least a good solid 10-15 minutes. Firmly not forcefully. Let the sandpaper do the work
Then
600 grit wet sand. Same as above
1000 wet sand. Same but more firm.
1500 wet sand. Same but even more firm
Then use scratch remover. At least 3 coats.
I also waxed mine then two light coats of clear coat. Looks brand new.

 

Another +1 for meguiars plast-x with a buffer wheel, came out crisp.

 

Thanks for all the info.