I've got a different sort of headlight problem than was posted a few days ago. My 96 GSR has a lot of miles on it, and as is typical, the headlights are beginning to get pitted and it's starting to affect my vision. Does anyone know if it's possible to just get new lens caps from a junkyard rather than spend 200 dollars a pop on new headlight assemblies? And also, my other question was if putting high-powered low beams into my car will cause a problem with the projector, like cracking the lens because of the higher heat? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks,

-Sean-

 

Try some plastic polish on the headlights

 

For headlights, do a 9005 conversion. If you can spend $50, definetly get Sylvania Silverstars. Check the link in my sig.

For the lenses, what you can do is wetsand them with increasing grit sandpaper. This is best done with the bumper off so you don't scar the paint w/ the sandpaper. Start with about 400 or 600 grit. Work up through 800, 1000, 1500, and 2000. Each time you start the next grade, work in the perpendicular direction (up-down for one grade, then side-to-side for the next one, etc). Try to keep the sandpaper and lens wet, as this will help keep the plastic debris from building up. If you've sanded evenly each time, the whole lens should have just a slight haze after the 2000 grit. This can be removed by applying either 3M rubbing compound or plastic polish (or both if you like). I did this on my car and it helped, although it didn't get the larger knicks out of the plastic. I may have just been chicken to use a really coarse grit sandpaper. HTH

 

Thanks a lot guys, that should help a lot. I've actually tried to install 9005 bulbs before because I noticed the wattage and cap differences, but couldn't figure out how to get it into the slot. That should make a big difference. And the sanding thing is also a great idea, only thing I was curious about is where I would get rubbing compund or the plastic polish. Can I pick this stuff up at an autozone or a wal-mart, or wil I need to look around for it? Once again, thanks for your time.

-Sean-

 

You can find plastic polish made for like convertible top plastic windows with car care products. You can find 3M rubbing compound with the auto refinishing supplies, along w/ the sandpaper (with the touch up paint, body prep and filler and other supplies like that).