My lights are very dim. I am assuming I need new headlights?

Which ones you go with?

 

The OEMs I linked in an earlier post.

 

Yep I bought these ones as well

$80 Brock Replacement Pair Set Halogen Headlights Headlamps Compatible with 01-04 Tacoma Pickup Truck 81150-04110 81110-04110

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008G32B1O/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8

 

FWIW, the Depo brand aftermarket OE replacement headlights are pretty decent quality, I've put these on several vehicles, including a Toyota Camry, a Mercedes, a couple Volvos.

 

I just use the stuff for my truck body, Klasse All-In-One cleaner/sealant. I apply it with a cotton terri cloth in a circular motion two applications and all that dull stuff disappears. I even have done 2 neighbors' vehicles for them LOL. The cutter in the stuff that removes surface scratches and contaminants from the paint finish is what does the same job on headlights as those headlight restore kits do but for a lot less.

 

I buffed the living daylights out of the 8 year old headlights on my wife's 04 Camry using the Mother's brand headlight cleaner kit with the foam polishing ball, they looked like new when I was done. I think it took nearly an hour on each light, splattered polish compound everywhere, my wrists hurt for a week.
before and after:


a year later they were nearly as bad. I replaced them with Depo brand headlights... the originals I'd polished are on the ground...

 

He must have done an incredibly poor job. Even half assing it will look like new at the end.

 

Here's the difference.



The job is easy. Removing the grill took more time than it did removing and reinstalling the old and new lights. If you're going to do this, just remember that when you're removing the side lenses you should do so cautiously as the plastic piece where it meets on top of the grill can break very easily.

I can tell a difference in visibility when driving at night no doubt, but it isn't as good as I had hoped for however it was worth the time. Perhaps I could have done more research and bought nicer bulbs but oh well. Maybe replacing my battery will help with that (I doubt it).

Thank you everyone for your quick replies nevertheless.