FS: 09 BHLM Headlights

Lurkin · 09-29-2009, 08:09 AM

Please make sure that you read the entire post so you know what you are getting.

The good: Headlights from 2009 Prerunner with BHLM done. No scratches, breaks, or missing tabs. They are structurally sound. $95 shipped

The bad: Some fogging on the top 1-1.5 inches. Left HL has some Silicone sealant drips on the lens (see pics), right HL has no sealant or drips. Pics show bulbs, but no bulbs included.

The story: I did the BHLM several months ago. All went well, complete black-out of the chrome trim ring with Plasti-Dip, next to no visible chrome scratch through on re-assembly. Re-installed HLs and got some fogging on top as described above. Left it alone for a couple of months and then went in to clean up fogging and re-seal the HLs. On assembly of left HL, I screwed up and pushed the pieces together (after heating) lens side down which caused the Silicone drips on the lens of the left HL.

After the drips, I decided I was done with this, reassembled both HLs; left with silicone and drips, right with no silicone or drips, and ordered a new set off of eBay.

See the pics for the drips, but note that the fogging as descibed above did not photograph worth a crap.

Any questions, let me know. Please post back to this thread if interested and I will PM you back.

Rod...

Lurkin · 09-30-2009, 11:25 AM

bump

Lurkin · 10-02-2009, 02:12 PM

Offers?

Lurkin · 10-05-2009, 10:25 AM

Sure would have thought that some enterprising soul would have put a bit of cash, some sweat equity, plus maybe some automotive butyl tape (google it) to clean up and re-seal these lights.

rem09dc · 10-05-2009, 12:08 PM

how bad is the fogging? and could i just replace the lenses with the ones from my current 09 lights, seal them up well and be all set?

Lurkin · 10-05-2009, 12:59 PM

The fogging was a light band about 1.5-2.0 inches across the top. You could replace the lenses definitely. To be honest though, I would just clean up the ones on mine as it's just a couple of drops of silicone which should clean up with a bit of Goo-Gone. To be clear (no pun intended...) the fogging is a result of it not being fully sealed.

Like I said in the OP, I just didn't want to mess with them any more. By not opening your's up, you don't mess with a HL that's known good. Leave it alone to resell later.

To be honest, if these don't sell, I will probably order a bit of the butyl tape and clean up and re-seal them myself, but since I now have a working set that I like, I don't really have a high desire anymore. I would like them gone, but definitely can't just throw them out,,, that just seems too stupid, even for me.

Rod...

TorenApart · 10-05-2009, 06:55 PM

Isn't there supposed to be a piece of semi translucent plastic covering where the turn signal socket is (to the inside of the headlight)?

Homewrecker · 10-06-2009, 02:19 AM

if its around in 2 weeks i might be interested..bump!

Lurkin · 10-06-2009, 05:28 AM

Toren..., good point. On the 09's onward the plastic piece is actually slightly yellow. I took it out since I didn't like the yellow-ish. I do have the original piece and it will go with the lights.

Rod...

Lurkin · 10-07-2009, 05:36 AM

Sold !

10-05-2009, 06:55 PM	#7
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Lurkin Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #17497 Location: Texas Gender: Male Posts: 128	bump

10-02-2009, 02:12 PM	#3
Lurkin Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #17497 Location: Texas Gender: Male Posts: 128	Offers?

10-05-2009, 10:25 AM	#4
Lurkin Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #17497 Location: Texas Gender: Male Posts: 128	Sure would have thought that some enterprising soul would have put a bit of cash, some sweat equity, plus maybe some automotive butyl tape (google it) to clean up and re-seal these lights.

10-05-2009, 12:08 PM	#5
rem09dc Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #11058 Location: Denver Gender: Male Posts: 7 09 Magnetic Gray DC 4x4 SR5 2009 Double Cab Automatic	how bad is the fogging? and could i just replace the lenses with the ones from my current 09 lights, seal them up well and be all set?

10-05-2009, 12:59 PM	#6
Lurkin Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #17497 Location: Texas Gender: Male Posts: 128	The fogging was a light band about 1.5-2.0 inches across the top. You could replace the lenses definitely. To be honest though, I would just clean up the ones on mine as it's just a couple of drops of silicone which should clean up with a bit of Goo-Gone. To be clear (no pun intended...) the fogging is a result of it not being fully sealed. Like I said in the OP, I just didn't want to mess with them any more. By not opening your's up, you don't mess with a HL that's known good. Leave it alone to resell later. To be honest, if these don't sell, I will probably order a bit of the butyl tape and clean up and re-seal them myself, but since I now have a working set that I like, I don't really have a high desire anymore. I would like them gone, but definitely can't just throw them out,,, that just seems too stupid, even for me. Rod...

10-06-2009, 02:19 AM	#8
Homewrecker Member Name: Tony Joined: Aug 2009, #20995 Location: Pasadena, CA Gender: Male Posts: 55 06 Taco Access cab TRD sport 4x4 2006 Access Cab Automatic	if its around in 2 weeks i might be interested..bump!

10-06-2009, 05:28 AM	#9
Lurkin Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #17497 Location: Texas Gender: Male Posts: 128	Toren..., good point. On the 09's onward the plastic piece is actually slightly yellow. I took it out since I didn't like the yellow-ish. I do have the original piece and it will go with the lights. Rod...

10-07-2009, 05:36 AM	#10
Lurkin Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #17497 Location: Texas Gender: Male Posts: 128	Sold !