DYI Headlight lens replacement

HT Rambler · 10-03-2018, 11:34 AM

Hello folks,
been a long while since I have been here. My wife has a 2009 370z. and of course the headlights are yellowed. The replacement lights are the price of a new car. I was surprised to find that they have the replacement lenses available. The price is reasonable, my question is how hard is it to replace the lenses? special tools ? etc. I researched the DYI section and YouTube.

nandosman · 10-03-2018, 12:08 PM

You are better off buying a used headlight here, or eBay. I recently sold one for $450, just keep an eye on them

sx moneypit · 10-03-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HT Rambler

Hello folks,
been a long while since I have been here. My wife has a 2009 370z. and of course the headlights are yellowed. The replacement lights are the price of a new car. I was surprised to find that they have the replacement lenses available. The price is reasonable, my question is how hard is it to replace the lenses? special tools ? etc. I researched the DYI section and YouTube.

Where did you find replacement lenses?

wideglideleon · 10-03-2018, 02:48 PM

Buff those headlights out and re coat them. I used 400 then 800 then 2000 then 3000 grit wet sandpaper, after that I polished them with plastic polish and a hand drill and sealed them with Maguires headlight sealer. Turned out killer.

Jayhovah · 10-03-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

Where did you find replacement lenses?

this.

HT Rambler · 10-03-2018, 06:24 PM

Thanks for the opinions, replies, thoughts.
Now does anyone know if there is any instructions on replacing the lenses? is there a special sealant / glue? is there a gasket etc...
No need to reply with how to sand, where to buy replacement / used headlights etc.

Thanks in advance !!!

HT Rambler · 10-03-2018, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sx moneypit

Where did you find replacement lenses?

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=...9aACCEs&adurl=

just google it. several dealers came up.

Jayhovah · 10-03-2018, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HT Rambler

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=...9aACCEs&adurl=

just google it. several dealers came up.

That looks like a tail light?

StormWhite · 10-04-2018, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

That looks like a tail light?

It does, the replacement headlight shell is shown further down the web page.

scope22 · 10-04-2018, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by StormWhite

It does, the replacement headlight shell is shown further down the web page.

Way too expensive not to mention the work it would take to transfer everything, just buy a used one in good condition.

Smashley · 10-08-2018, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by StormWhite

It does, the replacement headlight shell is shown further down the web page.

These are headlight housing and lens. I have not seen any lenses for sale without the housing.

V8Killer · 03-23-2019, 01:10 AM

Did you ever find a solution to this?

JARblue · 12-16-2021, 10:05 AM

There wasn't a solution then but one has come available since Morimoto made their XB headlights for the Z. So the lenses are now available separately. There is a good bit of labor involved tho.

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/tr...ses?quantity=1

10-03-2018, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
HT Rambler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pearland TX. Posts: 257 Drives: 2009 370z red auto Rep Power: 15	DYI Headlight lens replacement Hello folks, been a long while since I have been here. My wife has a 2009 370z. and of course the headlights are yellowed. The replacement lights are the price of a new car. I was surprised to find that they have the replacement lenses available. The price is reasonable, my question is how hard is it to replace the lenses? special tools ? etc. I researched the DYI section and YouTube.

10-03-2018, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
nandosman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL, US Posts: 343 Drives: 2014 370Z T/S Rep Power: 8	You are better off buying a used headlight here, or eBay. I recently sold one for $450, just keep an eye on them __________________ FI Non-Res Test Pipes \| FI 18" Res CBE \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| Dynotuned @ Dynosty EcuTek 325 whp

10-03-2018, 02:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64085	Buff those headlights out and re coat them. I used 400 then 800 then 2000 then 3000 grit wet sandpaper, after that I polished them with plastic polish and a hand drill and sealed them with Maguires headlight sealer. Turned out killer. Memphis370Z likes this.

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V8Killer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 1,127 Drives: It Hard Till It Pops Rep Power: 16	Did you ever find a solution to this? __________________ "Punch" Too much to list and a baby shot of nitrous....

12-16-2021, 10:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	There wasn't a solution then but one has come available since Morimoto made their XB headlights for the Z. So the lenses are now available separately. There is a good bit of labor involved tho. https://www.theretrofitsource.com/tr...ses?quantity=1 Jayhovah and sx moneypit like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-03-2018, 06:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
HT Rambler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pearland TX. Posts: 257 Drives: 2009 370z red auto Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the opinions, replies, thoughts. Now does anyone know if there is any instructions on replacing the lenses? is there a special sealant / glue? is there a gasket etc... No need to reply with how to sand, where to buy replacement / used headlights etc. Thanks in advance !!!

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