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97 Civic Aftermarket Headlight Deteration.

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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 05:46 AM
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Default 97 Civic Aftermarket Headlight Deteration.

Hi 7months ago i bought a pair of headlight for my 97 civic and they started to they started to get yellow and like spider cracks any advice on some good quality headlight Brands ? since there is no fix to these.
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 04:31 PM
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Default Re: 97 Civic Aftermarket Headlight Deteration.

OEM from a junk yard, OEM used from eBay, or OEM-style Depo headlights are what you should look for.
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 07:29 PM
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Hi 7months ago i bought a pair of headlight for my 97 civic and they started to they started to get yellow and like spider cracks any advice on some good quality headlight Brands ? since there is no fix to these.
I agree if you can find some OEM's in good shape, but 20 years out, that's is going to be pretty difficult, most are already fogged up. I know you can still buy them for over $200+ at the Honda dealer..

What I did was took a chance on TYC brand from rockauto, $38/each! What did I have to lose for so cheap? Turns out they aren't bad, haven't yellowed in 6 years, less stone chips on the lenses than the originals.. but put out more of a "hot spot" of light instead of that generic overall-type-light the OEM put out. I actually think this is better lighting even if it's not as accurate, the originals were NEVER that good EVER! so for $38/pair.. try 'em, not much investment. Besides TYC made them for Stanley who supplied them to Honda! Yes, I did my digging for info!
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 09:09 PM
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Am also thinking of getting the TYC or maybe Dorman ,also thinking of trying tint film wich would mask it but as long as i dont lose lighting.
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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 03:00 AM
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Maybe try another cheap pair, but spray them with a clear coat with UV protection?
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