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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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So Sewell doesnt replace these $1200+ defected headlights? bc I was about to buy them now I'm thinking otherwise.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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my are not bubble
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
So Sewell doesnt replace these $1200+ defected headlights? bc I was about to buy them now I'm thinking otherwise.
They come with a 1-year warranty if you buy them from Sewell.

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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
They come with a 1-year warranty if you buy them from Sewell.

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Thanks for the info Jeff.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Ain't that about a B!

On an unrelated note. Man my camera on my phone is amazing
Has anyone thought about solving this issue by baking the headlights opening it, sand down the bubbles and repaint it? only reason why I ask this is bc I blacked out my 07 headlights and havent had any issues with the paint I used.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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my right side is starting to show a fold/crease lol, i didnt notice until i saw this thread!
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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I guess ill hold off on the sewell deal. That sucks! I was waiting for the deal to come back again, but its still has the bubble issues.
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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My headlights also have the defect. I just sent Lexus an email, here are some pics of it:

Now, I'm off to celebrate America!

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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by greg0126
My headlights also have the defect. I just sent Lexus an email, here are some pics of it:

Now, I'm off to celebrate America!

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did you get a email back from lexus yet? I'm surprised there hasnt been a recall yet. Or is there ?
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 05:57 AM
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Mine has the bubble also on the driver side in the path of the projector. Looks pike Ill be calling lexus today to let them know of the issue.
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
did you get a email back from lexus yet? I'm surprised there hasnt been a recall yet. Or is there ?
So far the only thing I have is an acknowledgement that they received my email.
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by greg0126
So far the only thing I have is an acknowledgement that they received my email.
man they need to address this issue asap bc I am dying to pull the trigger on these
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
man they need to address this issue asap bc I am dying to pull the trigger on these
Got a new email. I should be expecting a call "shortly".
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 12:25 PM
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we will see how this goes Greg
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 07:05 AM
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Had mine 2 weeks and this is what it looks like.
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