2015+ Nismo black housing headlights peeling
 

While washing my Z today, I noticed both of my headlights' black paint seems to be peeling/bubbling. I rarely drive it at night so I don't use the headlights much because I have another car as a daily driver, so this seems odd. I purchased these Nismo blk housing headlights from one of our vendors here and they're Nissan OEM, so I don't know what the deal is. Any members on here with 15+ Nismo or got a set for their Zs, can you check and see if yours are doing the same? Thanks

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Hmmmmm... I believe the ones people mod have paint bubble because the sun heats it up too much... Maybe that's what's happening?

Don't think it's the sun because my Z is always garaged, so if anything it would be the heat from the headlights. Regardless, even if it sits in the sun all day everyday it shouldn't bubble, being an OEM part. And I just got them last Fall..


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I believe that area gets really hot from the lamp. In modded lamps I've seen it where a small piece of metal is added to keep that area from bubbling. You should return it.

Edit: The metal pc is not on that lamp but on the smaller one. But I still say it has to be the heat from the lamp causing that paint reaction.

Got it from Fred Beans Nissan from the vendors section on here, but they no longer do online orders. Hope that's not a bad sign. Anyways.. E-mailed them with pics and my Paypal invoice, hopefully they stand behind their products. It's obviously a defect, since no other members seem to have the same issues with their OEM headlights.


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I painted my headlights myself.. 3+ years later they still are doing great, no issues what so ever.. And I use my headlights all the time. And my car has sat outside in the sun for numerous car shows and meets.. I would either send them back.. Or you can try to repaint them yourself..

It's bubbling due to a magnifying glass effect. Even if it's in the sun just a lil bit that glass headlight is beaming into the black paint. OEM or not I'd get ur money back.


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Did you use engine enamel?

The issue is the light is hitting the lense of the projector and is concentrated and focused on that one spot. The only option is to pull the housing and repaint. Many of us have had modded lights for years with no issues. Again mileage will vary based on the headlight modder and painter.

I wouldn't say it's the only option. These are OEM and should have warranty. Replacement by the vendor is the other option.

2015+ Nismo black housing headlights peeling
 

This is a big issue in the G37 community as well. A lot of people do not paint that the ribbed part for that reason. I also think it's a magnifying issue from the sun. My head lights did it the day after. Really pissed me off. I really think it could've been prevented if the paint had time to fully cure


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I emailed Fred Beans Nissan where I ordered these lights from. Their sales manager responded that they stopped doing online orders since Dec, but he'll see what can be done to cover my purchase. Should be an easy case IMO. Nissan OEM defective within a few months of purchase. Waiting for further info..


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So what if they stopped doing on line orders. They were doing it at the time you purchased these. They need to stand by their customers.

But seriously.. Nobody on here with OEM 15+ Nismo headlights have the same issue? I must've gotten a lemon set.. Dammit


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Agreed!!!


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Your Z needed sunglasses. Weird. I say it is a projector issue. Some of these do get hot. If it is a magnifying effect, we would have heard more of these from folks in AZ, NV, and CA where the sun is out pretty much all the time.

15+ Nismos are rare and being on this forum is even more rare.... And for them to report the issue would be more rare. I wouldn't doubt if they had it too but just didn't post it on here


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Just went and checked mine. I do have tiny spots forming on both headlights. Mine is a 2015 I took delivery on Dec of 2014. Only 6k miles and also always garage kept. It's hard to get a picture of it right now with the garage lighting. But same kind of bubbles.

Thanks for checking DPE G. I'm concern that these spots will get worse. Fred Beans Nissan hasn't returned my e-mails or phone calls since Monday, so I don't know what's up. Thinking of what steps I gotta take if they don't stand behind their products


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Jomer from Fred Beans Nissan is no longer on the forum as a vendor. Its a shame because he was my favorite.

2015+ Nismo black housing headlights peeling
 

Well after a week, they finally replied. Not what I was expecting .. they want me to purchase a new headlights set from them (wtf), send my defective set back (I'm assuming on my dime) and they will file a warranty claim with Nissan. Takes 30 days they said..If it's approve, then I get my purchase $ back from the new set. I already paid almost $1500 to them already, not comfortable sending them $$$ again, if this is what I gotta go through for defective products. Too bad they're not a vendor on here anymore, no backlash.. I'm at their mercy at this point I think. Anyone got suggestions?


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I just went and checked mine as well and they aren't doing that. Mine is a 15, purchased it in November but it's been in the garage for months since it's winter here. I'm only at 3500 miles.

I'll keep it in mind and report back if i see anything forming now that I can drive it again

I would not buy another set from them. Who is to say the next set wont do the exact same thing. Sounds like a shady situation to me. I would want some sort of partial refund until the "claim" gets approved then the rest of it and find another option.

I still didn't get any good pictures of mine. It is very minor, not as bad as the picture, but I imagine it will catch up eventually.

2015+ Nismo black housing headlights peeling
 

Update: Well after being unsatisfied with Fred Beans warranty policies, I contacted Nissan directly and told them my situation. After providing pics, invoices, Vin #, mileage etc they created a case number and looked into it. I was hoping they would just take care of me. They got back to me several days later and said I'd have to have the original dealership (Fred Bean) file a warranty claim, and they can't do anything for me directly. So.. I basically have to buy a new set of headlights from FB, ship the defective ones back to them, they file a claim which takes about 35 days and if approved they'll refund me the costs of the new sets. A hassle of paying for a new set but I'm confident the claim will be approved and I'll get it back.

The joy of ordering online..


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It's not your DD, right? Are you ok with not being able to drive it for a few weeks (month+)? It's not like it just came out of storage if you're in Florida.

Anyway, I don't see why you have to buy a new pair. Just send them the defective pair, and make them file a warranty claim on it and send you a replacement pair asap.

Although, I will say Fred Beans has completely turned upside down in terms of customer service since Jomer left. Jomer was the best, and now it seems like the dealership is just screwing people over since he left. There is a risk with sending back your defective ones to these guys now. Sorry to say. Good luck with whatever decision you make.

Is there a crappy local dealer that screwed you over before? Get them to order you a new pair, and then just return your old pair and get your money back :stirthepot:

Where is your original set? Sold?

Yep. Thinking back I should've held on to them


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Hmmm...
Nope, no local dealership screwed me over yet.. Lol


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I am sure they screwed somebody over at one time or other. Here is your chance for revenge. I would totally do that. I call it self built warranty. It's not like they are going to loose anything. They will get their money back from Nissan.

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I'd hesitate to do this to a local Mom & Pop shop without a really good reason because they don't always get their money back. But any dealer is going to be able to send the headlights back to Nissan and get their money back.

Yes. Definitely large stores. Not the little guy. We don't seem to have many of those around anymore.

Walmart is a prime candidate for this type of exchange in my book :twocents: