2015+ Nismo black housing headlights peeling

TriNismo · 03-27-2016, 05:35 PM

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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DEpointfive0 · 03-27-2016, 05:45 PM

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

TriNismo · 03-27-2016, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

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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axmea? · 03-27-2016, 06:19 PM

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.

TriNismo · 03-27-2016, 09:34 PM

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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Wonka2581 · 03-27-2016, 10:09 PM

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..

FLUJOKE · 03-27-2016, 11:34 PM

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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kenchan · 03-29-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

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..

Did you use engine enamel?

bullitt5897 · 03-29-2016, 10:41 AM

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.

cooltoy · 03-29-2016, 10:47 AM

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

Gregor12 · 03-29-2016, 11:02 AM

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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TriNismo · 03-29-2016, 11:17 AM

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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cooltoy · 03-29-2016, 11:23 AM

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.

TriNismo · 03-29-2016, 11:26 AM

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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TriNismo · 03-29-2016, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

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.

Agreed!!!

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03-27-2016, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 504	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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by TriNismo; 03-28-2016 at 11:36 AM.

03-27-2016, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Hmmmmm... I believe the ones people mod have paint bubble because the sun heats it up too much... Maybe that's what's happening? axmea? and TriNismo like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

03-27-2016, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	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. TriNismo likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 03-27-2016 at 06:39 PM.

03-27-2016, 10:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	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.. TriNismo likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

03-27-2016, 11:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
FLUJOKE Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: earth Posts: 770 Drives: car Rep Power: 2067	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DIGItonium, axmea? and TriNismo like this.

03-27-2016, 09:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 504	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-29-2016, 10:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	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. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

03-29-2016, 10:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,939 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	I wouldn't say it's the only option. These are OEM and should have warranty. Replacement by the vendor is the other option. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

03-29-2016, 11:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gregor12 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: CHARLOTTE, NC Posts: 433 Drives: 2012 370z 6mt sport Rep Power: 11	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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Gregor12; 03-30-2016 at 11:10 PM.

03-29-2016, 11:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 504	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.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk SwissCheese likes this.

03-29-2016, 11:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,939 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	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. kenchan, TriNismo and Zipper 104 like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

03-29-2016, 11:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 504	But seriously.. Nobody on here with OEM 15+ Nismo headlights have the same issue? I must've gotten a lemon set.. Dammit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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