Finally replaced my cloudy / foggy headlights

[jayrw]

Finally decided to replace the original headlights on my 2000 GT due to them being clouded over and was surprised how much better the new ones look .. I guess its nothing special being they're just stock replacements for 01 - 04 mustangs but it still made a big improvement to the front end apperance of the car

 

[mazen189]

WHOA!!!
looks 100x times better dude.

 

[fudleyd]

WHOA!!!
looks 100x times better dude.

+1

It looks really nice dude. Same thing happened with my '99--the smoked lenses look cleaner anyway, IMO.

 

[RedDaemon]

yeah dude, not only did you get new ones but you also got the smoked version of the ones you had. if you were to have gotten the non smoked ones it wouldnt look nearly as good!

 

[03redstanggt]

how is the fitment? where did you order them from and how much?

 

[jayrw]

how is the fitment? where did you order them from and how much?

It only took 5-6 minutes to change them out and they matched up pretty much flawless against the body. A friend of mine ordered them through his shop at $140 for the pair which included all the bulbs. Im not sure on the exact model # he just told me they were popular, I do know the brand is "Depo", I can get the model# if you'd like.

Im not sure on the overall quality or reliability but we'll see. Everyone that has seen the car now is so surprised how much nicer it looks so Im happy for now

 

[BurningRubber]

Man that looks great. I need to replace mine too.

 

[2000fordstanggt]

looks great!

might wanna use some silicone to seal them yourself though, to prevent any moisture from getting inside them.

 

[RedDaemon]

looks great!

might wanna use some silicone to seal them yourself though, to prevent any moisture from getting inside them.

i actually dont recommend this.

reason is, i did this same thing to only have my lamps in 3 months fill up with moisture. and i put a **** load everywhere i could possibly imagine.

i am hesitant to put them in the oven and bake them because i dont want this scilicone to melt and drip and run everywhere. i wish i never tried sealing them in the first place.

 

[scupking]

Looking good man. I have to get new ones for my car. I can't even see thru them any more.

 

[RedDaemon]

may i remind you all: http://forums.stangnet.com/701921-refinishing-plastic-lenses-results.html

 

[89lxsport50]

I bought new OEM Ford smoked lights from PPI for around $160 for the pair. No silicone needed.

 

[VOORHEES]

Yeah, I need new ones too....let us know where he got them.

 

[blueink]

yeah I have the same ones!! They are nice ass hell!! Got mine for $118 from the local body parts stores(certifit store). Do yourself a favor, buy some black silicone and add a heavy bead around all the edges where the lense meets the housing!! You will be glad you did, trust me I know, had to dry mine out in the sun for two days the first time I got them, in the winter, the condensation would build up in there cause they were not airtight.

 

[Killa]

any one have a good write up on how to clean out these foggy headlight ?

 

[03TrueBlue]

That looks so much better. My friends 02 needs headlights also but he wants the original ford lights. I had those chrome headlights and always wanted the dark ones so I sold the car and bought a 03, lol.

 

[Black_02_GT]

any one have a good write up on how to clean out these foggy headlight ?

http://forums.stangnet.com/536689-headlight-restoration-project-how-pics.html
that's to fix the junk that gets on the outside for anyone who cared to know... dunno about the inside??

 

[Mo-Tang1]

Finally decided to replace the original headlights on my 2000 GT due to them being clouded over and was surprised how much better the new ones look .. I guess its nothing special being they're just stock replacements for 01 - 04 mustangs but it still made a big improvement to the front end apperance of the car


Sweet, just ordered a pair today for 130 from ebay. I got the clear lens.

Thanks for the information regarding the sealing processes.

 

[blueink]

I dont know about you peeps trying to save old headlights. I hardly doubt they will come close to looking half as good as these smoked ones? unless the hazing is minor. AND the black silicone bead should be applied heavily, and after run a finger over it to smooth it out and push it into the cracks. Most if not all these aftermarket headlights will get moisture in them, once winter rolls around, atleast here in TX.

 

[Black_02_GT]

saving a headlight as a temp. fix can be alot more cost effective than forking out 100 bucks per light when you can take a little time to restore them at a lot cheaper price. you're right it looks no where near as good as a new headlight but you can definitely live with it