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Guidaux 11-18-2016 02:31 AM

2009 370Z Headlight Discoloring
 
I recently bought a used 2009 370Z with 42k miles. The only blemish on it seems to be the headlights. I've priced them and they are really expensive. Since everything still works inside the lamp is there a way I could buy just the outside coverings to the lamps, get some LED work done while they are cracked open, and reseal the whole thing?

This could potentially save me lots of money. The discoloring is from internal cracking in the middle of the plastic that can't be buffed out on the outside or inside.

Edit: Here's an album of my car. http://imgur.com/a/DjEup

my2004Z 11-19-2016 04:16 PM

Window cleaner then headlight plastic polish did the trick on mine.

Louie cat 11-21-2016 08:47 PM

Get a bottle of "3m headlight restore" works very well.

BGTV8 11-21-2016 09:02 PM

Or polish them with toothpaste ... cheapest of all solutions.

Djvalerio921 11-21-2016 10:48 PM

Wet sand with 600-3000 grit sand paper then hit it with a UV protection clear coat. Best and permanent option

Nick M 11-22-2016 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guidaux (Post 3579404)
I recently bought a used 2009 370Z with 42k miles. The only blemish on it seems to be the headlights. I've priced them and they are really expensive. Since everything still works inside the lamp is there a way I could buy just the outside coverings to the lamps, get some LED work done while they are cracked open, and reseal the whole thing?

This could potentially save me lots of money. The discoloring is from internal cracking in the middle of the plastic that can't be buffed out on the outside or inside.

2009 370Z Base Sport package with 43k miles - Album on Imgur

If you keep your eyes peeled, you will find a used set for a reasonable price

MagmaRed370z 11-22-2016 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M (Post 3580732)
If you keep your eyes peeled, you will find a used set for a reasonable price

This or this:

3M Headlight Restore

JARblue 11-22-2016 07:58 AM

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...rrect-way.html

Nick M 11-22-2016 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schellingr (Post 3580733)
This or this:

3M Headlight Restore

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3580734)

I think you guys missed the part where he said "The discoloring is from internal cracking in the middle of the plastic that can't be buffed out on the outside or inside."


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