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Old 10-28-2013 | 09:25 PM
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Headlight lens switch (foggy, Scratched, lens)

I have a 2003 G35 sedan

My headlight lenses are scratched and fogged up,


I've tried EVERYTHING!!! nothing seems to work


I was wondering, can I buy some cheap (non xenon) headlamps from ebay ($120 for the pair) and can i simply swap the lenses to my oem headlamps?



Is this possible?


I tried searching and nothing pops up.. PLEASE help!!!
 
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Old 10-28-2013 | 09:30 PM
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The Ballast can be swapped, you can find a clean pair here on driver of 03-04 headlights.

Also, have you tried wet-sanding your lights? You would be amazed how well this makes things turn out!
 
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Old 10-28-2013 | 09:39 PM
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The ballasts are working good, the lenses are done! lol

I've tried wet sanding, all of the products to clean lenses, I've tried it all!!


I was hoping It would be possible to just swap the lenses lol


the xenon lights are expensive!! and i just need the lenses
 
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Old 10-28-2013 | 09:42 PM
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So is the issue that they will never get clear again? It could also be on the inside!
 
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Old 10-28-2013 | 09:45 PM
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pretty much!!


and people have told me I can't clean the inside, it'll ruin the lens more

? idk
 
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Old 10-28-2013 | 10:30 PM
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Its true but wtf it is done haha.

Google search that and see if it will work!
 
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Old 10-29-2013 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Carmelo
pretty much!!


and people have told me I can't clean the inside, it'll ruin the lens more

? idk
Why would the inside get ruined?
Isnt the inside/outside the same material!!
What the hell i would do the inside if it s already ruined! And if it gets worst just wrap the headlights
 
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Old 10-29-2013 | 11:26 AM
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hmmm, wonder if thatl work .?
 
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Old 11-04-2013 | 08:20 PM
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Why would the inside get ruined?
Isnt the inside/outside the same material!!
What the hell i would do the inside if it s already ruined! And if it gets worst just wrap the headlights
how do I take the lens apart from the light ?
 
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Old 11-04-2013 | 09:19 PM
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Do not touch the inside of the lens. You will ruin it. If your lenses are "foggy," or oxidized, polish them. If they are really bad wets sand with 2000 grit, then polish.
 
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Old 11-05-2013 | 12:08 AM
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Do not touch the inside of the lens. You will ruin it. If your lenses are "foggy," or oxidized, polish them. If they are really bad wets sand with 2000 grit, then polish.

anything in particular you recommend for the polishing part?
 
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Old 11-05-2013 | 12:10 AM
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what every you would use on your paint, use on your lens.
 
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