Anyplace to buy the oem clear headlight lens, or clean?

TMAN1985 · 11-06-2011, 08:20 PM

I'm really looking to buy the OEM headlight lens only...the outer shell. Its got a lot of sun damage that will not come out. I obviously don't want to spend the $800 to replace the whole headlight just for a dirty lens. I have taken it apart to paint the housing. If I take it apart is there somehow I can soak it in something for awhile to get it really clean? Is it even possible to just order the lens?

Trips · 11-06-2011, 08:26 PM

Have you looked into a headlight repair kit like Mothers? It does a great job of removing the faded look from the headlights.

TMAN1985 · 11-06-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Have you looked into a headlight repair kit like Mothers? It does a great job of removing the faded look from the headlights.

Yeah, I have tried multiple products....It comes back after like a week or two. And even then nothing will get it all out. My car is a 09, but it sat on the lot in the hot florida sun for 2 years before it got sold....Thats the problem. It wasn't sold until this year.

Trips · 11-06-2011, 08:33 PM

Sorry to hear but it sounds like your right to replace the lenses.

Have checked with Courtesy nissan to see if that could be ordered?

If not replacement used lights would be the only alternative.

Good Luck

TMAN1985 · 11-06-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Sorry to hear but it sounds like your right to replace the lenses.

Have checked with Courtesy nissan to see if that could be ordered?

If not replacement used lights would be the only alternative.

Good Luck

I looked on the parts catalog, and I cant find a part number for just the lens...So I was hoping maybe someone else was able to get one. It seems like I should be able to soak it overnight in something......to help clean it. Maybe I should go test drive a new 370Z for a couple hours lol

jboffill · 11-06-2011, 08:47 PM

My friend took his to a body shop and they came out almost brand new, You could not see a single smudge on the headlight. They use a power took to clean the mess out of them. you should try it out.

Hope it helps

Javo

TMAN1985 · 11-06-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jboffill

My friend took his to a body shop and they came out almost brand new, You could not see a single smudge on the headlight. They use a power took to clean the mess out of them. you should try it out.

Hope it helps

Javo

Hmm, would like to know exactly what they did....so I could ask around.

Cmike2780 · 11-06-2011, 09:33 PM

wet sand, followed by a sealant. It shouldn't come back if you seal it properly.

http://www.autogeek.net/3m-headlight...hannelid=FROOG

superz · 11-15-2011, 01:55 PM

I have the same problem. Could this be a defect in the material they made the lenses from? Did you happen to pose this possibility to the dealer? I have an 09 370Z with low mileage that I have taken good care of. When I'm not driving it it is in the garage.

haitech · 11-15-2011, 04:06 PM

wet sand and sealant worked wonders on my old car

370Ztune · 11-15-2011, 05:31 PM

Nissan won't sell the just the lenses, unfortunately...

Your best bet is as people have already mentioned; wet sand and seal using a high-quality sealer.

rudi · 11-15-2011, 08:17 PM

I cleaned the headlights on my 7 year old Silvia S15 using a cutting polish, that seemed to work for me.

simota1 · 11-16-2011, 01:33 AM

have a body shop wet sand it and then shoot clear coat on it... itll outlast majority of all the sealers ive tried

martin82 · 11-16-2011, 12:37 PM

there is a seller on ebay selling 1 head light, 1 tail light and 1 turn signal pretty cheap.

TypeOne · 11-16-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

have a body shop wet sand it and then shoot clear coat on it... itll outlast majority of all the sealers ive tried

The heat and UV light deteriorates the plastic, turning it yellow. You have to remove the damaged surface before you can polish it out.

If you have ever tried to wet sand plastic, but it comes out hazy. If you clear a hazy piece of plastic, it's going to stay hazy... but really shiny.

If you want it to be CLEAR, you have to polish and buff it. Which means the paint or clear you shoot on it isn't going to stick, so your only real option is to buy new ones, or keep wet sanding and buffing them often.

Clear coating headlights doesn't work as well as you might think... I've been there.

A good polish and a restoration kit that protects the exposed plastic is the best way to go.

11-06-2011, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
TMAN1985 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 296 Drives: 09 Touring/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 13	Anyplace to buy the oem clear headlight lens, or clean? I'm really looking to buy the OEM headlight lens only...the outer shell. Its got a lot of sun damage that will not come out. I obviously don't want to spend the $800 to replace the whole headlight just for a dirty lens. I have taken it apart to paint the housing. If I take it apart is there somehow I can soak it in something for awhile to get it really clean? Is it even possible to just order the lens? __________________ HKS HI-POWER EXHAUST\|Stillen Gen 3 Intake\|Berk HFC\|UpRev tune\|Swift SPEC-R Springs\|H&R Spacers\|EVO-R Lip\|EVO-R High Wing\|SPC Front/Rear Camber Arms\|Hardwired Escort 9500ix

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11-06-2011, 08:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Sorry to hear but it sounds like your right to replace the lenses. Have checked with Courtesy nissan to see if that could be ordered? If not replacement used lights would be the only alternative. Good Luck __________________

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jboffill Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 38 Posts: 152 Drives: Crazy Rep Power: 13	My friend took his to a body shop and they came out almost brand new, You could not see a single smudge on the headlight. They use a power took to clean the mess out of them. you should try it out. Hope it helps Javo __________________ JAV0 2011 Black Cherry ll ARK GRIP True Dual Exhaust System - Burnt Tip ll STILLEN Generation 3ll

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	wet sand, followed by a sealant. It shouldn't come back if you seal it properly. http://www.autogeek.net/3m-headlight...hannelid=FROOG __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

11-15-2011, 01:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
superz Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 11 Drives: 09 370Z TS Black Rep Power: 15	I have the same problem. Could this be a defect in the material they made the lenses from? Did you happen to pose this possibility to the dealer? I have an 09 370Z with low mileage that I have taken good care of. When I'm not driving it it is in the garage.

11-15-2011, 04:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 14	wet sand and sealant worked wonders on my old car

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370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 46	Nissan won't sell the just the lenses, unfortunately... Your best bet is as people have already mentioned; wet sand and seal using a high-quality sealer. __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram

11-15-2011, 08:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 15	I cleaned the headlights on my 7 year old Silvia S15 using a cutting polish, that seemed to work for me.

11-16-2011, 01:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	have a body shop wet sand it and then shoot clear coat on it... itll outlast majority of all the sealers ive tried __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

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martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	there is a seller on ebay selling 1 head light, 1 tail light and 1 turn signal pretty cheap.

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