My headlights are awful

[peppy]

https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-headlight-restoration-kit-severe/

I used this kit and did 2 cars. Just did it yesterday, so I'm not sure how long it will last.

[gregpark]

The dims on my WRX are pathetic. I'm forced to drive with my brights. My lenses are clear. All Subaru headlights suck I guess?

[911 Rod]

I just finished working on the wife's outback headlights and my 996.
Outback got new low beam bulbs both sides. Not a bad job once you commit to taking the wheel and fender liner out. Glad I have a lift!
The 996 I used the Sylvania kit to bring them back to their original glory.

[911boost]

Are those weird little bumper deals a Canadian thing? My '03 996TT did not have them.

Looks good, coat them in anything to keep them protected from the UV rays?

[island911]

Originally Posted by cabmando

No spray needed. Just do the headlight polishing and then put on UV protectant vinyl. The plus to this is it can be peeled easily and replaced.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-Roll-Car-UV-Sunlight-Protection-Vinyl-Headlight-Wrap-Cover-Clear-Film-Sheet/426826973

That's what I was saying. But thanks for the link. That is some inexpensive film.

Originally Posted by island911

Yeah, you want to UV protect the plastic once polished. There are epoxy clears that do this but perhaps simpler is to us some of the 3M films (clearbra type stuff - less skill and equipment involved)

and if sprayed, there are single stage UV blocking clears. Of course the 2-part epoxy paints are more durable.

[stevej37]

[look 171]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

I just finished working on the wife's outback headlights and my 996.
Outback got new low beam bulbs both sides. Not a bad job once you commit to taking the wheel and fender liner out. Glad I have a lift!
The 996 I used the Sylvania kit to bring them back to their original glory.

HIDs in that 996T or halogen? I have HIDs in my 09 Cayman S. I llove them that they turn with steering wheel input but the out put sucks. I am thinking neither the bulbs are old or I am getting old. I wonder if changing out to new bulbs will help? I also wonder how LED replacement in those projector lenses will do? I don't want to blind on coming drivers but wonder if the projector's will do that. LED will scatter light all over blinding on coming traffic in a traditional halogen fixture

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by 911boost

Are those weird little bumper deals a Canadian thing? My '03 996TT did not have them.

Looks good, coat them in anything to keep them protected from the UV rays?

2001 it was an option to not have the bumperettes.

My kit came with a clear coat finish.

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by look 171

HIDs in that 996T or halogen? I have HIDs in my 09 Cayman S. I llove them that they turn with steering wheel input but the out put sucks. I am thinking neither the bulbs are old or I am getting old. I wonder if changing out to new bulbs will help? I also wonder how LED replacement in those projector lenses will do? I don't want to blind on coming drivers but wonder if the projector's will do that. LED will scatter light all over blinding on coming traffic in a traditional halogen fixture

996TT came with xenon headlights.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

996TT came with xenon headlights.

Do you find them to be inefficient?

[911boost]

I never had any concerns with the Xenons in my 996TT, they were self leveling and worked well.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by 911boost

I never had any concerns with the Xenons in my 996TT, they were self leveling and worked well.

Are they new(ish) bulbs?

[911boost]

I owned it for about 5 years and never changed them, so I could not say how new the bulbs were.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by 911boost

I owned it for about 5 years and never changed them, so I could not say how new the bulbs were.

Thanks. I am going to change my bulbs and see if there's any improvement and report back.

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by flipper35

Daniel Stern Lighting has some kits for you.

I did lights from the Retrofit Source in the old Durango. Huge difference.

Wow! You’re not kidding. The difference between the two pictures is night and day. They look like two totally different colored cars.🤪

[flipper35]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Wow! You’re not kidding. The difference between the two pictures is night and day. They look like two totally different colored cars.🤪

They do in those pictures. Cloudy day and sunny day.

[A930Rocket]

The headlights for my 2014 F150 were pathetic. On back country roads at night, I couldn’t see squat with the high beams. I installed an upgraded Sylvania bulb that didn’t do anything. Got some LEDs off Amazon and the difference was amazing. Took some adjusting to get the non blind level correct.

In the front bumper, I added a 20 inch LED light bar, that’s powered by a relay triggered by my high beams. That turns night into day.

If you have ever seen a pick up truck with a Carolina lean, I don’t know how in the world they can adjust their headlights down enough, to point towards the road.

[jcwade]

An old toothbrush, toothpaste and a little elbow grease also works.

[IS300]

Originally Posted by stevej37

I miss the headlight daily report

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by jcwade

An old toothbrush, toothpaste and a little elbow grease also works.

Not very well and doesn't last long.
The old clear coat needs to be removed and then the lenses sanded and polished with a new clear at the end.