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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bobbyds1, Jul 9, 2023.

  1. Jul 9, 2023 at 4:58 PM
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    bobbyds1

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    I am looking to change my headlamp assembly on my 2013 tacoma as they are all yellowed my choices are projector or oem either way I want to put HID bi-xeon lights in them. looking for some input projector or not and what are the best hid retrofit kit I use to use Retro Solutions but I think they closed down any input would be appreciated.

    Thank You
     
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    which product by cerakote to clean the fixtures i go to there page and all different color finishes
     
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    does anyone recommend a good hid retrofit kit good quality.
     
  6. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:23 PM
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    There's only one headlight restoration kit. Follow the instructions carefully, particularly the last step. Watch the instruction video a couple times. It works great.

    https://cerakoteceramics.com/cerakote-ceramic-headlight-restoration-kit/
     
  7. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:24 PM
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    Someone may 'recommend' but you really should look at the link provided in post 3 and understand why that's a bad idea.

    Just because the cool kids roll HID doesn't mean they have great light output.
     
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    Just get a new set of OEM or you'll be disappointed.

    Actual OEM, not "OEM style" from Amazon.
     
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  9. Jul 9, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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    Really, you can use just about any of the headlight restoration kits that have you move through two or three sandpaper grits, then apply is the UV protective coating. You should give that a shot, if all you’re really looking to do is get the headlights looking nice and working well again. Mine were beyond hope, I thought, but they are more than clear enough for me after putting in a little effort and using those products to remove all of that yellowing.
     
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