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BHLM with oxidized lenses????

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Casey05Taco, Sep 11, 2011.

  1. Sep 11, 2011 at 12:54 PM
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    Casey05Taco

    Casey05Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Im thinking about doing the BHLM on my truck but my headlights show some oxidization at the top, has anybody done them with oxidization? or do you all think i should purchase a used set and do the mod on them? let me know please. Thanks
     
  2. Sep 11, 2011 at 3:06 PM
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    Do you mean the lens is clouded?
     
  3. Sep 11, 2011 at 4:03 PM
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    I wet sanded mine with 1000 grit and worked my way up to 2000, then finally buffed them with a plastic buffing compound. They don't look like new, but they are one heck of a lot better then what they were.

    It will be much easier to clean the lenses up when they are out of the truck while you are performing the bhlm, otherwise you'll have to use masking tape around the exterior of the headlight to prevent scratching the paint.

    Mine were turing yellow and hazy at the top as well.
     
  4. Sep 11, 2011 at 4:15 PM
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    Just adding a couple pictures.

    The R.H. lens has some issues with hairline cracking, not sure if anyone else has had this issue.

    Also wanted to add that Certifit has replacement headlight for roughly $125- a piece.

    P1000502.jpg
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