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Best option for Headlight replacement

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Jibber, Aug 11, 2019.

  1. Aug 11, 2019 at 3:27 PM
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    Jibber

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    What brand have you used that are as close to OME assembly. Are you satisfied? Mine are hazed out and need replacing. I believe the resurfacing is a waste of money, you?
     
  2. Aug 11, 2019 at 5:22 PM
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    Shephard_Of_The_Tundra

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    Spyders are what most people get. However, I have had mine for about a year now and the top of the lenses are peeling...granted I dont clean my truck very often nor do I polish it...
     
  3. Aug 11, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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    Was pleasantly surprised with the Mcguires Headlight restore kit. Got them back to 95% or better. $20 and an hour or so, much cheaper than new.
     
  4. Aug 11, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    What year truck do you have?
    2018+ LED tundra or sequoia lights are very nice for OEM replacements, not cheap though. A lot of guys seem to like spyders with an hid kit installed, not led, HID. Retrofits are always a great option but again pricey. All.of the above will offer better than OEM halogen lighting.
    Also you could likely restore your lights and put on a couple coats of 2k clear coat to protect them.
     
  5. Aug 11, 2019 at 6:42 PM
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    Stick with you factory OEM Toyota headlights, just use a good restorer on them. I used SYLVANIA - Headlight Restoration Kit on my 2007 and they turned out great! For my Tacoma I purchased a aftermarket set off Amazon and they had spider cracks all throughout the lens within the firs year.
     
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    They thing about most restoration kits is that the gloss and clarity does not last. You need to protect them after with some kind of clean coat, and not the clear that comes in some kits. You need a lacquer finish, clear coat, or 2k clear. Then use a UV protective product on the lights moving forward
     
  7. Aug 11, 2019 at 6:51 PM
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    Anything is better than stock. My 2014 headlights suck like my 07's did. We put several astronauts on the moon but Toyota can't make decent OEM lighting without upgrading......:mad:
     
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  8. Aug 12, 2019 at 8:29 AM
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    OEM direct replacements are best. But if you want aftermarket, verify warranty and read reviews, of course remember the cheap ones are a 50\50 chance of working for a year then you'll be back looking. I bought a $200 pair off Amazon and never could adjust them, the warranty was 30 days and couldn't return them. I ended up getting OEM replacements from @Roman at cool springs Toyota.
     
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