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Posted by kadomony on Jul-28-2010 16:04:

Car people - Parts Related

I need clear headlight lens covers for a 2002 Hyundai Sonata.
I'm checking online, but only see the whole headlight assembly, which i want to avoid if possible.

Does anyone know if the lenses are sold separately or would I just have to buy the whole assembly to replace them?

Thanks.

Posted by Moral Hazard on Jul-28-2010 16:08:

It's pretty rare that you'd be able to find a lens cover as opposed to the entire assembly. They are not normally sold seperately as replacing the entire assembly is quick, easier, and more cost effective then removing a lens cover and properly (all sealed up and shit) replacing it.

Posted by kadomony on Jul-28-2010 16:16:

Ok cool thanks!

Posted by progress on Jul-28-2010 16:17:

Go get it at a junkyard.

Posted by jonSun on Jul-28-2010 16:19:

If you replace the whole assembly you're gonna have to change the headlight fluid as well. It could get pricey.

Posted by progress on Jul-28-2010 16:22:

I see what you did there......

Posted by Moral Hazard on Jul-28-2010 16:22:

quote:
Originally posted by jonSun
If you replace the whole assembly you're gonna have to change the headlight fluid as well. It could get pricey.

and if you're doing that you might as well rotate the wiring harnesses too... I mean you want even wear to maximise the life of them.

Posted by bas on Jul-28-2010 16:46:

You're fucked. Get a new car.

Posted by kadomony on Jul-28-2010 16:52:

"Oh, seems you need a new johnson rod." Oh! Yeah! Johnson rod! Well, get me one of those!

Posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY on Jul-28-2010 22:32:

Can't replace just the lens, as it would lead to leaking and fogging up of the lens. If u buy aftermarket, expect them to turn hazy and yellow within a year. Stick with the OEM. have a body shop order them for u or any auto repair place at their shop cost from the dealer, which is a huge price reduction if u have a friend in the field.

Posted by kadomony on Jul-28-2010 23:20:

quote:
Originally posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY
expect them to turn hazy and yellow within a year

that's what's happened to my current ones which i believe are OEM.
there's no way to clean them right?

i have to check with the dealer, as i still may be under warranty. also gotta replace/fix the back light assemblies as they're leaking water into the trunk. :\

Posted by Ygrene on Jul-28-2010 23:30:

quote:
Originally posted by kadomony
that's what's happened to my current ones which i believe are OEM.
there's no way to clean them right?

i have to check with the dealer, as i still may be under warranty. also gotta replace/fix the back light assemblies as they're leaking water into the trunk. :\

Sam, yes you can 'clean' them but it is somewhat involving. I have done this with mine and it turned out great but does require some maintenance. It's a matter of actually sanding the lens, polishing it, and then protecting it. It's pretty inexpensive too.

Take a look here and see if it's your cup o' tea:

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showth...-to-bling-again

Posted by Ygrene on Jul-28-2010 23:34:

The only thing that DIY doesn't cover is that after you do that, you really should put UV protectan on the lens. You can do that with a permanent UV coating (which I did not do because it's somewhat difficult to get right as I understand) or you can protect the lens by using a wax with a UV protectant in it (this is not permanent and will require maintenance).

Posted by KiNeTiC ENeRgY on Jul-28-2010 23:38:

quote:
Originally posted by kadomony
that's what's happened to my current ones which i believe are OEM.
there's no way to clean them right?

i have to check with the dealer, as i still may be under warranty. also gotta replace/fix the back light assemblies as they're leaking water into the trunk. :\

U can but it doesn't last very long. If u want to try it, use 1500 grit wet sandpaper...take a half sheet, wrap it around water sanding rubber pad and sand it down (with water) till it looks clear when wet. Then u need to buff it with a rotary buffer and buff it with automotive rubbing compound till clear. Wash the compound off, then buff again with automotive paint polish.

Posted by kadomony on Jul-28-2010 23:54:

Cool, thanks for that option guys

Last thing: one of the assemblies is missing the dust cap (the cover that unscrews to give access to the lamps. Can I get a replacement from a store or better to check out a junkyard?

Posted by Ygrene on Jul-28-2010 23:58:

quote:
Originally posted by kadomony
Cool, thanks for that option guys

Last thing: one of the assemblies is missing the dust cap (the cover that unscrews to give access to the lamps. Can I get a replacement from a store or better to check out a junkyard?

I would try the Jyard first. JUST WATCH OUT FOR THE DOG LOL

Posted by kadomony on Jul-29-2010 00:01:

quote:
Originally posted by Ygrene
I would try the Jyard first. JUST WATCH OUT FOR THE DOG LOL

SANDLOT! SANDLOT! SANDLOT!

Posted by igottaknow on Jul-29-2010 00:45:

Car repairs can drive you crazy, but its better to replace the whole headlight assembly than to curse the darkness.