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YOUR RESEARCHHeadlight refurbishment -recommendations?
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I've already replaced the standard globes with aftermarket LED's and the difference is substantial, however the older projector lens still gives a fairly average beam.
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The Cerakoat system has a surface oxidization remover and used that, then wet sanding (1000, 2000 & 3000), final polish with GTechniq G4 Nanotech Glass Polish (good for perspex too), cleaning with H2O and IPA before final Cerakota ceramic coating.
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The Cerakoat system has a surface oxidization remover and used that, then wet sanding (1000, 2000 & 3000), final polish with GTechniq G4 Nanotech Glass Polish (good for perspex too), cleaning with H2O and IPA before final Cerakota ceramic coating.
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Its the old projector and lenses...You can replace the len or the whole unit...Changing the globes makes a big difference, but you're still limited by the old projectors..
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Wondering about using some modern tech LED units to replace the halogen globes, but would be interested in what others have done...
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Its the old projector and lenses...You can replace the len or the whole unit...Changing the globes makes a big difference, but you're still limited by the old projectors..
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Clean with h2o and ipa
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The Cerakoat system has a surface oxidization remover and used that, then wet sanding (1000, 2000 & 3000), final polish with GTechniq G4 Nanotech Glass Polish (good for perspex too), cleaning with H2O and IPA before final Cerakota ceramic coating.
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Its the old projector and lenses...You can replace the len or the whole unit...Changing the globes makes a big difference, but you're still limited by the old projectors..
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Its the old projector and lenses...You can replace the len or the whole unit...Changing the globes makes a big difference, but you're still limited by the old projectors..
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I've already replaced the standard globes with aftermarket LED's and the difference is substantial, however the older projector lens still gives a fairly average beam.
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But watch out for the old brittle wiring, my right hand side wires were crumbling - I fixed them using shrink wrap, but may end up replacing the wire for peace of mind.
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I installed my LEDs this arvo, definitely brighter and whiter - I did the lot, parkers, fogs, low and high beams using the kit mentioned in my last post.
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I did diy on my old merc if it’s only the hazing on the lens, kits are very good available from car care or waxit and process very easy. You tube is your friend
I've tried a couple of brands, best so far has been Meguairs, particularly the spray coating put on last. Just make sure you mask properly around the headlight and paintwork!!
Watercooled are good with being able to easily remove the headlight to do it all, not sure about air cooled as I have no knowledge whether you can easily remove the light.
I had no luck with the Meguairs kit so sent them to a professional with good results. The headlight assembley is a very easy unit to remove and the cars toolkit contains the exact tool for the job.
@Jason E
I did it myself on the Boxster. Increasing grades of wet n dry followed by increasing grades of polish with orbital polisher. Lastly I had the lenses clear wrapped and ceramic coated for protection
Did mine with various items.
The Cerakoat system has a surface oxidization remover and used that, then wet sanding (1000, 2000 & 3000), final polish with GTechniq G4 Nanotech Glass Polish (good for perspex too), cleaning with H2O and IPA before final Cerakota ceramic coating.
Came out pretty good for a few hours work.
i remember those days. i reckon we'll be in lockdown for another two weeks (21 days all up), but I'm a pessimist on what they will do here.
Who did you use Rod as i may need to have the lights done on my Cayman?
Has anyone upgraded the globes in the 996.2 non-xenon units? The basic 996 units aren't much better than a candle. I don't night drive enough to justify sourcing original xenons, and aftermarket full LED units are a bit naff to my eye. Wondering about using some modern tech LED units to replace the halogen globes, but would be interested in what others have done...
Might take this path...
http://mapw.co.uk/996blog/2019/03/30/philips-h7-x-tremeultinon-led-gen2-kit-review/
I did an upgrade like this to my VW Amarok which also has terrible standard lighting, the result was worth while.
I've already replaced the standard globes with aftermarket LED's and the difference is substantial, however the older projector lens still gives a fairly average beam. Been looking at a few different options and upgrades people have posted on the internets..Thinking I might give it a try seeing I like to see where I am driving at night.
Its the old projector and lenses...You can replace the len or the whole unit...Changing the globes makes a big difference, but you're still limited by the old projectors..
I'll pull the lights and take a few pics when I get back home...I tried a few different bulbs -Misimoto (US) - 2 Stroke 3.0 LED / GTR Lighting Ultra LED (US) / Illumio (Aust) LED
I stuck with Mishimoto for low and GTR for high beam.
I've actually just bought a second set of headlights and I am going to rebuild with replacement projectors etc. Lets see how that goes...
Finally got home and time to pull the headlights:
The side by side is the current polished headlights next to the newly purschased units I am going to refurbish with replacement projectors, likely Mishimoto Bi-LED + High beam as well as totally rewire them given the usual issue of the early 2000 wiring cracking its insulation.
The other is the current LED fitting. I had to replace some of the wiring due to the wiring insulation cracking but all in all a simple and easy replacement
This is the end goal I am going to try and replicate/copy...
I like the black surround rather than the silver, gives a much fresher look. Would like to do some reading on this to see if it's something I would tackle.
Do you have any references/links you could post up?
Yep...Here's the link to the build that I am going to follow:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/409915-high-performance-996-headlights-build-log-4.html
Well I've gone cheapish and ordered a 'kit' of LEDs from here
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/194207929713?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D50fb6341be4040a2ae15c7b96098977f%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D194207929713%26itm%3D194207929713%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Ad1dc522e-e073-11eb-951c-4643648b0981|parentrq%3A89ab946017a0a12af288e69cffcde751|iid%3A1
My thought is that this is just a weekend fun car in which I do minimal night driving... Just wanted a brighter white light for the time being and it's reversible.
I installed my LEDs this arvo, definitely brighter and whiter - I did the lot, parkers, fogs, low and high beams using the kit mentioned in my last post. Very easy and relatively cheap - a couple of comparative photos supplied. But watch out for the old brittle wiring, my right hand side wires were crumbling - I fixed them using shrink wrap, but may end up replacing the wire for peace of mind.
Yep this is exactly what I had when I did mine and replaced as much as I could and used the heat shrink / solder joints to fix.
What seems odd is the 2nd set of replacement lights have wiring in much better condition. Have sourced new high temp wiring for the new lights and now have Morimoto high beam, fogs and dual high / low LEDs for the rebuild.
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