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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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did anyone ever bought a replica headlight. its made by TYC. i dont know much about them so i wondering if any of you guys had any experience with this company.

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...item3f072a9182
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Looks nice, but I'm sure the fitment isn't 100% and the overall quality is **** poor. This coming from a guy that had TYC headlamps on his Civic. LOL!
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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looks pretty OEM to me. just missing the plastic door pieces. did you send the right link?
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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ya it is the right link....and doesn't come with a plastic overs or any bulbs...
Gville350:
thanks man...the guy on ebay said this when i asked about the material they use ( i am not saying i believe him):

We do not know what kind of glue or plastic that the manufacturer uses, only that our lights are genuine TYC manufactured New Aftermarket and are of the highest quality, made to match OEM specifications. The OE/OEM (original equipment) number is included in the ad and should be matched to verify that you are ordering the correct replacement part.
Any alterations void the warranty as stated:
Our Headlights are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty: TYC warrants that its products shall be free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for as long as they remain installed on the vehicle for which they were originally purchased. Any TYC product found to be defective shall be repaired or replaced through its original supplying wholesale distributor, accompanied by original product receipt.
This warranty applies to only those products which have been installed in accordance with accepted industry standards by a recognized professional service dealer. Subsequent repair or replacement claims must receive approval from TYC prior to commencement of work. Cost or removal, installation, and incidental or consequential damage are expressly excluded. Incorrect/improper installation or damage resulting from collision, negligence, misuse, alteration, or incorrect application is not covered by this warranty.
Thank you for your inquiry.
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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My headlight lens are starting to oxidize and fade. Maybe I can swap the aftermarket lens with my OEM headlight? Could this be possible? I wouldn't mind spending 200 bucks for the lens.
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by texas02118
My headlight lens are starting to oxidize and fade. Maybe I can swap the aftermarket lens with my OEM headlight? Could this be possible? I wouldn't mind spending 200 bucks for the lens.
Why do that when you can just have them restored? A detail place can probably do it for half that. Or you can do it yourself with a 3M headlight repair kit they are like $20
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Plastix by meguirs works great by hand and add a powerball to a drill and your golden all for $6 at wally world
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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These aftermarket headlights don't ever fit right, period.
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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You can get used oem headlights at dismanler recycle shop for like the same price. Plenty of them in Sacramento.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Besides the fact that it is halogen and doesn't have auto leveling.....should be fine. Paypal will protect you if it is not as described.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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on youtube there is a video on wet sanding your lights and it is 150% times better than meguirs.....takes less time for a better result.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt2HeZjhTQA
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