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OEM HID headlights -> NON-OEM HID headlights??

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Old 08-11-11, 01:33 PM
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The solution to your fading problem is to wetsand and polish, then re coat with UV - but the final step is to put lens wrap on them. This will block ALL uv from hitting the lens and since it's a sacrificial barrier when it breaks down, peel and replace.

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You will never have to watch them fade again
Old 09-29-16, 06:18 PM
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I have a question. I have a 98 Gs400 with the xenon auto leveling headlights. But the tab's on on headlight are broken. I have a set of regular halogen headlights. Can I just dismount both headlights & transfer everything from the xenon to the other housing headlight?
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Nope, unless your really handy with a Dremmel and a few of its attachments.
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Bump, Also have a question. Can I transfer the lens and the black housing from a Ebay headlamp to my OEM HID lamp? or atleast the lens? has anyone done this?
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Originally Posted by eyecon7
Bump, Also have a question. Can I transfer the lens and the black housing from a Ebay headlamp to my OEM HID lamp? or atleast the lens? has anyone done this?
yes you can.... yes some people have
Old 10-31-16, 02:56 PM
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My friend had someone spray clear coat on his headlights after refinishing them, maybe try that. It seems to be working for him out here in cali. And i do mean paint clear coat.
Old 11-02-16, 02:03 AM
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Buy the sylvania headlight restoration kit, it's by far the best one I've ever used, and comes with a a UV protection clear coat so it lasts a very long time, I used it on my old 2GS and a friends IS and they stayed clear until I sold the car and my friend Is still looks great
this was about a year after using it, not the best pic of both headlights but you get the idea.
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