The ultimate headlight upgrade H4 (not LED or HID)

Lots of posts on this subject if you use the Search function, but let me provide a short answer. You can "restore" most oxidized headlights, but it becomes a question of what kind of result you're looking for. On a 2007, I'd suggest (without seeing them) that they're probably pretty crispy. That said, you can wet sand and polish them into much better condition, but probably not "like new" condition. If you don't follow up the polishing with a UV resistant clear coat though, they will return to oxidized condition relatively quickly.

 

Thanks for the quick response, I think I'll try to sand/polish and clear coat first and see how they come out. And I did find the headlight restoration page after I posted this. Have a great weekend.

 

I’d give it a try. Wet sand stepping up throw the grits to either 1500 or 2000, then compound, the polish, then wax. If you want to apply a clear coat, do that before the wax

 

I have done this a couple of times on my '06. Seems to last only 6-8 months, never tried with a clear coat. Just bought new factory headlights waiting to install.

 

Sanding/restoring headlights removes the UV stabilization coating. Without a clear coat or maintenance UV coating (which requires reapplying in regular maintenance intervals) UV will quickly degrade the unprotected plastic lens to worse than before.

 

Got a set of Philips +200 up for grabs. In hand and ready to ship domestically. Right now they are $38 shipped from UK (after'JAN20' discount). I'll ship them out to you flat rate priority same day from CO with tracking for $45. PM me

 

I've got some +150's on the way otherwise I'd grab them from you. Good luck.

 

That would probably be the best idea. I'm guessing you have to do a 10-20% restocking fee plus the shipping right? Just calculate half of what that is and apply it as a discount for the headlights. That way you're not losing as much money and someone is getting a slight deal.

 

Ive had some cheap film on my head lights since 5k miles. now at 105k+ waiting to see how the lens did. i do see some wear where film wasnt...

 

Just wanted to thank OP @crashnburn80 for this thread. I've been lurking this site for a while and finally thought to join - but I did the Pro headlight replacement with harness and 100W bulbs at the end of last year, and it's been a huge improvement.

 

Anybody have any experience doing this upgrade with legit retrofits? Planning on doing this and thinking maybe in time doing some retrofits

 

Please explain further. A dual filament bulb like the H4 are not a bulb type that is available in a projector for retrofit. And projectors are lower performing than large reflectors, which the 2nd gens have stock. So unless you are doing a higher end custom HID retrofit with OEM grade components, this halogen upgrade will likely be superior at a fraction of the price while adhering to the KISS principle.

 

Enough said right there. Not plannin on anything but halogen anymore. That answers my question! Back to oem with upgrade and keep it that way

 

Checkout this post combining my 3rd Gen projector and 2nd Gen reflector headlight data in a combined chart. 2nd Gen for the win.

 

We exceeded 1/2 million views on a halogen headlight thread.

 

Thanks to you!

 

Proof right there it’s not just Bugs that get attracted to light.

 

Buncha penny pinchers!

 

I installed the Philips +150 Racing Vision bulbs today. (The design of the clips holding in the bulbs sucks BTW). The Philips are noticeably brighter than the Sylvania Silverstars, and they have a much more distinct cutoff with a wider peripheral throw than the Silverstars (Especially to the right side of the road). The top photo are the Philips +150 bulbs in new OEM housings with a HD wiring harness with only low beams on. The bottom is the same except with Sylvania Silverstar bulbs. I really wish I picked a different location without the grade and curve in the road because I feel like it gives it a premature light cutoff compared to what I see on a straightaway. Anyways, I'm very pleased with this setup and have no additional plans to mess with it.

 

Here's a shot of me going straight down the highway on a foggy night with only low beams on.