Aftermarket Headlights

[MikeCuzzy]

Hey guys,

My headlights are in need of replacement as they are completely yellowed out from years of UV damage, and no amount of cleaning up can fix them (I've tried).

Was wondering what the quality of aftermarket headlights, such as these are: HOLDEN COMMODORE VT HEADLIGHTS PAIR BRAND NEW | eBay

I've heard stories of aftermarket lights leaking, being about as bright as a candle. Just wondering if people on here can vouch for them. If they are craptastic, can someone point me in the direction of some good ones.

Cheers,
Mike.

 

[wrx884]

wen u say u tried cleaning them up how did u do this? there is a restoration kit that u can get that removes the old UV protection coating thats gone yellow and then they give u a solutuion 2 wipe on thats the new coating and it bring the headlights back up new again, does work really well. u can get it from nearly any auto shop but i do know repco has it.

 

[MikeCuzzy]

Sorry should have said, there are also scratches and chips and so forth. Sort of a bit beyond help, hence looking at new ones, but I'm cautious about the quality.

Do you know if Holden still sell new geniune ones, if not I can get some second hand ones in decentish condition.

 

[MR_VX]

try holmart.com.au for geniune head lights, $214.50 each tho

 

[MikeCuzzy]

Just had a look, love how they use the identical picture for aftermarket and geniune...

I really could get away with just buying the RH one, as the LH was replaced around 5 years ago after and accident, that one could easily be restoed fine - and is really fine except for the slightest yellowing just near the indicator.

So do I buy the genuine one at $215 plus what ever shipping to Sydney is (probs $20-40) or do I take my chances with just buying one of those aftermarket ones from the guy in the link I posted, listed for $89 and he is around the corner?

 

[Irukanji]

I'd imagine something like silvo(sold at Bunnings) would work for scratches and stuff like that. It'll take a bit of elbow grease followed by a buffing wheel on a drill.

 

[MikeCuzzy]

I've tried many things, but I am thinking get a proper resto kit for the good headlight, such as the one shown on the how to (my right light is actually better than that one, so should come up fine).

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/how-fix-yellowing-headlights.70155

The left headlight is had it really, I have to replace it somehow, no amount of elbow grease is gonna bring it back to a decent level. My thinking is just cough up and get the genuine one, as it's a headlight - kind of an important thing.

 

[JSTCOZ]

I bought the Halo/Angel eye black altezza headlights. no leaking, good lights and been perfect and look alot nicer/cleaner!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-V...Accessories&hash=item5d2ec02fc2#ht_1291wt_960

 

[uniacidz]

oh they loook goooooood

 

[bricat]

Just pop in to a wrecker. I'm sure they have many many lights so you could pick and choose. And don't be afraid to say no. I once had a wrecker try to sell me a cracked alloy rim. Ha hahahahah