Replacement Headlight Lens?

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Jan 13, 2012 | 09:56 AM
  #1  
My headlights lens are yellowing like crazy, I have no reason why. (never buy a used car from Florida :/ ) I have tried a few different light restoration kits but none have worked... does anyone know of a proven way to fix this or is there a vendor that sells just the replacement lens?


thank you in advance!
-akhan
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Jan 13, 2012 | 10:11 AM
  #2  
You can get replacements from Sewell.
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Jan 13, 2012 | 10:12 AM
  #3  
replacement lenses? seriously im gonna have to check that out now. I need new ones.
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Jan 13, 2012 | 10:24 AM
  #4  
Quote: You can get replacements from Sewell.
i cant seem to figure out if u can or not... can you point out wt part number?

http://is.sewellparts.com/images/oem...000/815432.jpg
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Jan 13, 2012 | 10:31 AM
  #5  
i just looked too. i dont think you can.
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Jan 13, 2012 | 10:32 AM
  #6  
I'm sorry I thought he meant the entire assembly. I don't believe Sewell sells the clear lens as a standalone part. Might be able to find something on eBay.
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Jan 13, 2012 | 10:40 AM
  #7  
Lexus only sells the complete headlight. I'm not sure of anyone else that sells them.

Jeff
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Jan 13, 2012 | 11:18 AM
  #8  
Unfortunately there isn't (to my knowledge) an easy way to repair this. Even if you could purchase the headlight "lenses" separately, replacing them would require heating up the entire headlight to remove the current lens and resealing them afterward.

Mine are yellowed and hazy as well and I periodically buff them to eliminate the haze, but there isn't much that can be done to remedy the yellowed plastic. If you figure out a way to do this without replacing the entire headlamp, please share!
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Jan 13, 2012 | 11:42 AM
  #9  
Every now and then healights pop up i the classifieds for pretty cheap, might wanna check especially since sewell had a special on the 2011 healights.

Here you go
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is2...mps-cheap.html
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Jan 13, 2012 | 12:26 PM
  #10  
While we're on the topic, does anyone know if the 06-10 headlight lenses would fit a 2011 headlight?
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Jan 13, 2012 | 04:30 PM
  #11  
Either replace the whole headlights OR its for sure cheaper to find a professional local detailer to restore them for you. My detailer did an excellent job, he even used a sealant to insure that it doesn't yellow again (been about 5 months, still looks dam good!)

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nor...storation.html

If you don't know where to find a local detailer, I suggest go sign up at autopia.org, go to their regional thread and search/ask for a local detailer at your area.
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Jan 13, 2012 | 05:35 PM
  #12  
you're gonna have to buff them out and use a UV sealant to restore them.....there's tons of videos on youtube and products out there that can help
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Jan 13, 2012 | 07:16 PM
  #13  
Sand, buff then UV sealant
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Jan 13, 2012 | 09:06 PM
  #14  
Sand buff... Sand buff again .... And sand buff again. I bought a turtle lens kit and it worked great but i still got some rock dents that aint ever coming out. I took me about an hour to do it. But the yellow should come out. Did the kit you bought have different levels of sand paper
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Jan 13, 2012 | 10:00 PM
  #15  
Quote: you're gonna have to buff them out and use a UV sealant to restore them.....there's tons of videos on youtube and products out there that can help
We have a winner. I know a guy who does headlight restores, he's not cheap, but he holds the patent to a special UV resistant coat that is cured onto the headlight. Comes out perfect, and lasts forever. If youre interested PM me.
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