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Headlight Lenses For 2G?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BlackBeerd, Jan 8, 2017.

  1. Jan 8, 2017 at 4:43 PM
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    BlackBeerd

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    Wondering if it is possible to buy just the clear lenses for the 2nd gen headlights? Mine are starting to show their age. They are oxidized and have some scratches from the bushes I park in front of at work everyday.

    If possible to get just the lenses, I could do the BLHM to get the old ones off and new ones on. Or is my only hope to buy some knock-offs from ebay, or used here, or OEM?

    Thanks.
     
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  2. Jan 8, 2017 at 4:59 PM
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    ChemDawg

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    Have you already tried a kit like the 3m headlight restoration kit?
    And if your doing the bhlm..I plan to restore both sides of outer lense.? :notsure:
     
  3. Jan 8, 2017 at 5:14 PM
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    I haven't tried anything, looking at options... I don't feel a restoration kit will work, some of the scratches/cracks look like they go all the way through. Not really sure how they got there, I was assuming the bushes.
     
  4. Jan 8, 2017 at 5:20 PM
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    ebay has bhlm set for like 100 bucks check them out
     
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  5. Jan 8, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    Ive used meguires plastx polish, a powerball mini and cordless drill with great results.
     
  6. Jan 8, 2017 at 5:22 PM
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    also the 3m kit works fairly well
     
  7. Jan 8, 2017 at 5:22 PM
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    Dont get cheap ebay headlights if u can avoid it... theres a couple decent brands that are capa certified and have decent optics, hopefully someone can chime in with the brands.
     
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  8. Jan 8, 2017 at 5:26 PM
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    I would try to restore the OEMs, before buying new. You may be suprised. If it doesnt work, i would only buy new OEM or full on retrofits from a quality source. Its your money though, there are options for every budget. If you have a 2012-15 i may have some for sale very soon.
     
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  9. Jan 8, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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    I bought an oem pair from a member.
    I just kept browsing threads like this one untill I found someone unwilling to restore the used ones they had..they bought new and i offered to buy used oem's
     
  10. Jan 8, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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    I'm 2010. Becoming an old man in these parts. Thanks though.
     
  11. Jan 8, 2017 at 8:01 PM
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    Will TRD Pro headlights fit? What's the difference between them and the normal ones?
     
  12. Jan 8, 2017 at 8:20 PM
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    Just make sure you get the ones for 2005-2011.
     

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