New headlights make a big difference! (Before vs After)
#1
05-17-2018, 05:02 PM
New headlights make a big difference! (Before vs After)
Old headlights were getting hazed over, so I thought I'd try and sand them clear again. After a couple hours, I realized that the pitting was deep enough that there wasn't much I could do. Might as well buy a new custom pair off Ebay for cheaper than a replacement factory pair. Mine came with all the bulbs, unlike many that are being sold without them. Easiest repair ever (besides the windshield wipers). Pull 2 clips off, remove the plug, and stick the new one in. I think I picked the right ones to match the car! Clear lens, black interior.
Link: Headlights $123. (wasn't paid to recommend
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Comparison:
Before:
After:
Now I just need to replace the hood ornament!
Link: Headlights $123. (wasn't paid to recommend
)Comparison:
Before:
After:
Now I just need to replace the hood ornament!
Last edited by CaptainDawson; 05-17-2018 at 05:05 PM.
#2
05-17-2018, 07:37 PM
I did something similar back when I had my GP GXP. New headlights were outrageous, but I found some on Amazon for about what you paid. Only downside I noticed was that they werent made as well and the lenses hazed over much quicker than stock (maybe 1- 1.5 yrs.)
Hopefully yours won't have the same issue.
Hopefully yours won't have the same issue.
#3
05-19-2018, 04:41 PM
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Papillion, NE
Posts: 322
It sure is a nice & easy cosmetic upgrade.
Captain Dawson, I also notice your Monte has black & red front seats; I like that too. Definitely suitable for a red car.
Captain Dawson, I also notice your Monte has black & red front seats; I like that too. Definitely suitable for a red car.
#6
05-29-2018, 02:07 PM
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southeast PA
Posts: 25,136
More light compared to a proper housing without the black, no.
I used to run these blacked out headlights because they looked awesome on my car (see my signature), but when I would drive on back country roads late at night, it was like 2 little flashlights on the front of my car. They blacked out a lot of the reflective properties for the look, so if you drive without a lot of ambient light, it is quite restrictive.
With that said, I do drive the car a lot less, and am thinking about getting another set of blacked out lights for the look.
#7
05-30-2018, 07:08 PM
More light compared to a hazed over lens, yes.
More light compared to a proper housing without the black, no.
I used to run these blacked out headlights because they looked awesome on my car (see my signature), but when I would drive on back country roads late at night, it was like 2 little flashlights on the front of my car. They blacked out a lot of the reflective properties for the look, so if you drive without a lot of ambient light, it is quite restrictive.
With that said, I do drive the car a lot less, and am thinking about getting another set of blacked out lights for the look.
More light compared to a proper housing without the black, no.
I used to run these blacked out headlights because they looked awesome on my car (see my signature), but when I would drive on back country roads late at night, it was like 2 little flashlights on the front of my car. They blacked out a lot of the reflective properties for the look, so if you drive without a lot of ambient light, it is quite restrictive.
With that said, I do drive the car a lot less, and am thinking about getting another set of blacked out lights for the look.
#8
05-31-2018, 08:34 AM
The ones off ebay dont have this problem.. Strange i know....
