2009 370Z Headlight Discoloring

Guidaux · 11-18-2016, 03:31 AM

I recently bought a used 2009 370Z with 42k miles. The only blemish on it seems to be the headlights. I've priced them and they are really expensive. Since everything still works inside the lamp is there a way I could buy just the outside coverings to the lamps, get some LED work done while they are cracked open, and reseal the whole thing?

This could potentially save me lots of money. The discoloring is from internal cracking in the middle of the plastic that can't be buffed out on the outside or inside.

Edit: Here's an album of my car. http://imgur.com/a/DjEup

my2004Z · 11-19-2016, 05:16 PM

Window cleaner then headlight plastic polish did the trick on mine.

Louie cat · 11-21-2016, 09:47 PM

Get a bottle of "3m headlight restore" works very well.

BGTV8 · 11-21-2016, 10:02 PM

Or polish them with toothpaste ... cheapest of all solutions.

Djvalerio921 · 11-21-2016, 11:48 PM

Wet sand with 600-3000 grit sand paper then hit it with a UV protection clear coat. Best and permanent option

Nick M · 11-22-2016, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guidaux

I recently bought a used 2009 370Z with 42k miles. The only blemish on it seems to be the headlights. I've priced them and they are really expensive. Since everything still works inside the lamp is there a way I could buy just the outside coverings to the lamps, get some LED work done while they are cracked open, and reseal the whole thing?

This could potentially save me lots of money. The discoloring is from internal cracking in the middle of the plastic that can't be buffed out on the outside or inside.

2009 370Z Base Sport package with 43k miles - Album on Imgur

If you keep your eyes peeled, you will find a used set for a reasonable price

MagmaRed370z · 11-22-2016, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M

If you keep your eyes peeled, you will find a used set for a reasonable price

This or this:

3M Headlight Restore

JARblue · 11-22-2016, 08:58 AM

Headlight Restoration the Correct Way!

Nick M · 11-22-2016, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schellingr

This or this:

3M Headlight Restore

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Headlight Restoration the Correct Way!

I think you guys missed the part where he said "The discoloring is from internal cracking in the middle of the plastic that can't be buffed out on the outside or inside."

11-18-2016, 03:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Guidaux Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: New Orleans Posts: 4 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 9	2009 370Z Headlight Discoloring I recently bought a used 2009 370Z with 42k miles. The only blemish on it seems to be the headlights. I've priced them and they are really expensive. Since everything still works inside the lamp is there a way I could buy just the outside coverings to the lamps, get some LED work done while they are cracked open, and reseal the whole thing? This could potentially save me lots of money. The discoloring is from internal cracking in the middle of the plastic that can't be buffed out on the outside or inside. Edit: Here's an album of my car. http://imgur.com/a/DjEup Last edited by Guidaux; 11-18-2016 at 03:35 AM.

11-19-2016, 05:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	Window cleaner then headlight plastic polish did the trick on mine. Zbrah likes this.

11-21-2016, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Louie cat Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: florida Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 142	Get a bottle of "3m headlight restore" works very well. MagmaRed370z likes this.

11-21-2016, 10:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39973	Or polish them with toothpaste ... cheapest of all solutions. Zbrah and MagmaRed370z like this.

11-21-2016, 11:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Djvalerio921 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Chicago IL, San jose CA Posts: 98 Drives: 16 base coupe Rep Power: 9	Wet sand with 600-3000 grit sand paper then hit it with a UV protection clear coat. Best and permanent option MagmaRed370z likes this.

11-22-2016, 08:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Headlight Restoration the Correct Way! __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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