R33 headlights

[lismo]

hello everyone,

im looking for a pair of R33 headlights, the ones that are in my skyline now have seen better days, they leak and no matter what i do i cant seem to get the plastic on them clear. I got a new pair priced and they want $650 EACH. So if anyone knows of a good secondhand place or are selling a pair of good quality headlights please let me know..........thanks.

liz :headspin:

[T0nyGTSt]

Series 1 or 2?

S2 is probably twice as expensive.

Unfortunately GOOD clear, non hazed lights are something like $650 - $700 a pair.

The ones you see for $300 or less are really rubbish ones off a 1993 that have turned yellow in the sun. Notice the bottom is painted black and as it ages, it goes clear.

I supplied one to someone on the forum here and I think he's happy with it (Where are ya Chris?).

Mine are good now although I suspect my left isn't watertight - it mists a bit and dries out in the sun.

Here's some pics of my new looking lights...

http://www.nitroware.net/~tony/xenon1.jpg

http://www.nitroware.net/~tony/xenon2.jpg

http://www.nitroware.net/~tony/xenon3.jpg

If you're really stuck, gimme a yell and I'll see what I can do - I fixed mine ages ago after lots of hunting around.

T.

[JimX]

Tony, I'm assuming that your headlight mists up regardless of the weather conditions. That would indicate that it is still water tight, because rather than "drying up" it's just turning to vapour and staying in there to recondense when it cools off again.

If that's the case, what you wanna do is to take out one of the head light sockets on a dry warm day (ie not humid) and leave it out in the sun for a couple of hours. That will give the water vapour a chance to escape. Then put the socket back it.

[lismo]

hi tony,

its a series 1........ur headlights look great.......i would love a pair like that.......i need some really soon though.....if u could help me out that would be great......thanks

liz

[0HR-30T]

You can buy stuff in a tube called 'headlight restore' I think,from places like Just Jap,for R33,soarer,etc lights.From the sample pic they show,it seems to work well.

r33bdg1rlnsw,you ever take the Skyline down to Port macquarie?

[sewid]

Hey Tony

The headlight I bought from you was nice and clear but looks like it has a leak somewhere as well or perhaps some water got in somehow and hasnt been able to evaporate out since. It still looks 100% fine most of the time except after a decent rain but im not that fussed.

The best way to restore a R33 headlight ive found is to just use some metal polish or any abrasive cleaner on the front outside plastic.

[T0nyGTSt]

The best way to restore a R33 headlight ive found is to just use some metal polish or any abrasive cleaner on the front outside plastic.

With the frequency of rain in Sydney, that's not too big a deal!

The other way you can fix old lights is to get a smash repairer (someone you know preferably) to remove the light, use abrasive cleaner and polish and sand and respray the bottom of the light black.

Of course the removal and labour is expensive which is why this is a DIY thing or unless you have a mate in the business.

My mate said he'd do mine for $80 a pair but in the end, it is typical that I'd take the most labourious and expensive approach...

T.

[HKS-R33]

To get the yellow off the lens of your headlight, get some car polish and a good rag and test it in a small area first...make sure u use just straight polish and not cut and polish or else it will scratch ur headlights...give it a go its worked for me

[OKBANANA]

hello everyone,

im looking for a pair of R33 headlights, the ones that are in my skyline now have seen better days, they leak and no matter what i do i cant seem to get the plastic on them clear. I got a new pair priced and they want $650 EACH. So if anyone knows of a good secondhand place or are selling a pair of good quality headlights please let me know..........thanks.

liz :headspin:

Hey there r33bdg1rlnsw,

You can buy a gel type cream especially for this task.

Here's the ad:

HEADLIGHT CLEANER SUIT

R33, SOARER OR ANY

PLASTIC HEADLIGHT $19.99

www.justjap.com

Hope this helps.

[Steve]

Brasso from coles, works fine. I use meguires plastic polish too, after I wash the car.

Mine were yellow, but the brasso cleaned them up like new.

If you want second hand lights, I am pretty sure www.d1garage.com had a pair when I was in there last (saturday)