Headlight assembly replacement
#1
Headlight assembly replacement
A few years ago I put in a new pair of headlight assemblies, after a failed attempt at restoring the hazed-out original ones with a 3M sanding kit. One word, don't! Pretty much ruined them. Lesson learned.
So now the replacements are pretty badly hazed out too. Forget exactly where I got them, but I wanted to know any recommendations what mfr's besides buying OEM from Honda will last. Are there significant differences in the lens plastics/UV coatings between aftermarket brands? This is for a 2009 base Fit. Using LED bulbs which have worked very well.
So now the replacements are pretty badly hazed out too. Forget exactly where I got them, but I wanted to know any recommendations what mfr's besides buying OEM from Honda will last. Are there significant differences in the lens plastics/UV coatings between aftermarket brands? This is for a 2009 base Fit. Using LED bulbs which have worked very well.
Last edited by gkitf16; 11-26-2020 at 09:06 PM. Reason: Added details
#3
Which style housing color best for LEDs?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Depo-He...e/183607528415
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Last edited by gkitf16; 11-26-2020 at 11:50 PM. Reason: Clarification
#4
Open the spoiler drop-down, I F'd it up editing it and can't undo it! Anyways, both eBay links and what I'm trying to decide is which reflector style works best for an LED bulb which I already have. Not using halogens, hate them, nasty looking color. Disabled DRL's a long time ago, even Sylvania Silverstars aren't that great and don't last long.
#6
I'm probably gonna go with the chrome-lined ones, just don't care much for the black. Seems it would absorb some of the beam too and lose a bit of clarity IMO
Last edited by gkitf16; 11-27-2020 at 12:20 AM. Reason: touch up
#8
Headlights and tail lights upgrade from 2010 to 2011
I have got a 2010 vtis 1.5L, with a similar issue with the front headlights clouding over. I was thinking of replacing the existing headlights with the newer style of headlight found in the 2011 model. Does anyone know if they will fit? they do look very similar. The 2011 model also came with rear LED tail lights. Will they fit?
#12
You have to do it once every 2-3 years. One hour every 3 years isn't that bad...
#13
I use headlight armor and so far have been very happy with it. I polished my headlights after purchasing the car (I’m the second owner) then immediately after applied the headlight armor. It’s been roughly a year, and they still look great. No hazing so far, and it does a good job protecting my headlights from scratches. I don’t know if it will stop the haze long term, but if it does, I can simply replace them when the vinyl gets old/worn.
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