Another Headlight Question

[RyanPDX]

Hey I'm looking at these headlights as i really like the DRL Bar thats on modern cars

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-99-02-...LIGHT-LAMP-TOOL-SET-CHROME-CLEAR/383467748536

I'm hoping that being ~$200 they may be better than the super cheap $60 ebay lights. Has anyone used these or something like it?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Hey I'm looking at these headlights as i really like the DRL Bar thats on modern cars

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-99-02-...LIGHT-LAMP-TOOL-SET-CHROME-CLEAR/383467748536

I'm hoping that being ~$200 they may be better than the super cheap $60 ebay lights. Has anyone used these or something like it?

I've read somewhere they were cheaply made. Just try looking around for reviews on them. Try Amazon for the reviews.

 

[drakon543]

Hey I'm looking at these headlights as i really like the DRL Bar thats on modern cars

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-99-02-...LIGHT-LAMP-TOOL-SET-CHROME-CLEAR/383467748536

I'm hoping that being ~$200 they may be better than the super cheap $60 ebay lights. Has anyone used these or something like it?

just because its a more expensive listing on ebay doesn't mean its better buy from a more reputable site with a more reputable brand. speed daddy is your typical ebay knock off auto parts seller

https://www.carid.com/2001-chevy-tahoe-headlights/lumen-drl-bar-led-headlights-3533254290.html

looks just like those with the same price tag except carid probably has shipping on those. carid is a more reputable site with actually phone customer service and lumen doesn't make terrible products. only problem ive ever had with carid is made to order parts never have the correct ship date. usually way off but if it says in stock it ships pretty quickly.

 

[RyanPDX]

Crazy because i looked at those on CarID yesterday and it said out of stock and didn't know when they would be back.

The more research i do it seems like all aftermarket headlight assemblies are garbage. I may just buff out the stock ones and try and find some decent bulbs. Right now its damn near dangerous to drive the thing after dark.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Crazy because i looked at those on CarID yesterday and it said out of stock and didn't know when they would be back.

The more research i do it seems like all aftermarket headlight assemblies are garbage. I may just buff out the stock ones and try and find some decent bulbs. Right now its damn near dangerous to drive the thing after dark.

I have these and no night time issues--

With these leds--

 

[Tonyrodz]

I also did a 6 high mod from Fleece--

 

[RyanPDX]

yes the 6hi mod is on my list. Thanks for the info

 

[drakon543]

a bunch of things you can do to save yourself some trouble if you wanted to replace the assrmblies. stay away from aftermarket headlights with built in features that aren't serviceable. after buying your chosen headlights get some real good epoxy and where the clear face is glued/melted onto the black back apply epoxy all the way around that seam. next one ive only done with tail lights so a more professional job would be better but have them professional clear coated. the cheaper plastic some companies use on aftermarket headlights will oxidize very quickly. having them clear coated professional will seal the plastic from the elements.

 

[S33k3r]

next one ive only done with tail lights so a more professional job would be better but have them professional clear coated. the cheaper plastic some companies use on aftermarket headlights will oxidize very quickly. having them clear coated professional will seal the plastic from the elements.

Where do you find someone to do something like that? Sorry to be so ignorant.

 

[drakon543]

Where do you find someone to do something like that? Sorry to be so ignorant.

thats kind of touch and go. it needs to be a paint shop that is good if ita not cleared smoothly it can mess with the light dispersion. your only option with something like that is to find some well rated shops and call them and tell them what you want. a shop confident in thier abilities shouldn't have a problem with doing it. taillights are obviously easier to do and can be done with a decent quality shaker can clear coat and some patience and time spent. headlights need to be completely smooth and evenly coated and should basically look exactly like they did prior to being coated. they do sell a clear protective film you can apply over them instead but they generally dont fully wrap the edges and you can end up with oxidation in other spots. hmm makes me wonder if you could find a wrap shop if they could get you some clear wrap and do just the headlights.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Where do you find someone to do something like that? Sorry to be so ignorant.

You can do it yourself. Just like painting.get clear with UV protector if you can.

 

[drakon543]

^ if you feel confident in your abilities that is also an option.

 

[MainahBob]

Hey I'm looking at these headlights as i really like the DRL Bar thats on modern cars

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-99-02-...LIGHT-LAMP-TOOL-SET-CHROME-CLEAR/383467748536

I'm hoping that being ~$200 they may be better than the super cheap $60 ebay lights. Has anyone used these or something like it?

I have a ‘16 Tahoe and the lighting was really bad. So last winter (as my first of many Covid projects!) I upgraded the low and high beam lighting. After a ton of research I went with Supernova ( H11 for the lows, 9005 for the highs.). Incredible difference. The lows were simple to change, the highs were quick difficult as I have pretty big hands. Nice bright white lighting. Very pleased with the way it turned out.

 

[DrummerDude70]

I used the Depo projector housings, low beam HID, fogs and high beams LEDs. Am very pleased with the results! Job was VERY easy.

 

[bigdog9191999]

another option is to do a projector retrofit. you can add a strip for drl while they are open. someone like classys retros is a good place to look for custom work if your not willing/able to undertake such a task.