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| kadomony |
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?
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| Moral Hazard |
| 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 ) replacing it. |
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| progress |
| Go get it at a junkyard. |
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| jonSun |
| If you replace the whole assembly you're gonna have to change the headlight fluid as well. It could get pricey. |
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| progress |
| I see what you did there...... |
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| Moral Hazard |
| 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. |
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| bas |
| You're ed. Get a new car. |
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| kadomony |
| "Oh, seems you need a new johnson rod." Oh! Yeah! Johnson rod! Well, get me one of those! |
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| KiNeTiC ENeRgY |
| 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. |
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| kadomony |
| 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. :\ |
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| Ygrene |
| 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 |
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