Aftermarket Headlight?

[wbrown609]

I have had the headlights restored on my old truck a few times with less and less success each time. Actually had a bulb go out a while back and replaced both bulbs, and I still get very little light. Hard to see at night. I think it is time to replace the headlight assemblies. Are there any decent aftermarket options? I see mixed reviews on everything.

[StrutnBPS]

https://www.caranddriver.com/car-acc...lights-vs-hid/

[LMR]

Look into DEPO head light housings. I’ve bought a couple sets from them and they all have been good. They are going on 5 years old on my Tacoma no leaks or fading. A LOT cheaper than oem too.

[charlkj]

I’ve had good luck with https://www.headlightsdepot.com/. Ford truck and 2 toyotas all fit like OEM.

[LMR]

Yeah headlight depo is what I was talking about.

[CurLee]

If you know anybody that can spray a urethane clearcoat on them before you install it will save a lot of aggravation down the road.

[KRT]

https://eliteautolights.com/

Spray with a good clear before installing.

[mello_collins]

After the headlights are polished/restored they have to be coated or they will be right back to crap with in two years. Meguiars makes a spray can of it

[KRT]

We sand all ours to get the pitting out. Then we polish, buff, treat, and then clear. Never had a complaint. If a BMW 7 series with “plastic” lenses come clean and stay clean… you’re onto something.

[willyworm]

Think I did the lights on my x5 with a 3m kit. Came with all the sanding pads, etc, even the clear coat after the work was done. Couple years later still holding up strong.

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[Hambone]

Auxbeam...

[UpstateAngler]

New options include OEM, and aftermarket. OEM (dealer) lamps will fit and work perfectly, but cost the most. Aftermarket lamps will vary TREMENDOUSLY in quality- fit, durability and warranty... Look for CAPA certification, we've had good luck with those lamps. Another option is to buy "reconditioned" lamps which are sold by a company that has repaired a mounting tab or something and sells you the repaired OEM lamp at a discounted price. You can also have your lamps removed, sanded & clear coated as others have suggested. Aftermarket sources include Keystone, KSI, AMAZON, etc... Reconditioned lamps can be had at RPW, Headlights-R-Us, Headlight Depot and Elite Headlamps. If you want your lamps cleaned/cleared, find a decent body shop near you, and get them to bid the job. If you use "cheap" clear or rattle can clearcoat, driving/road debris will cause it to start chipping in short order.

[justpracticin]

1AAuto is where I have gotten headlight assemblies for GM products in the past with good results. I may still have old ones laying around if you want to experiment.