Headlamp replacement.
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Tuned
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From: The Buckeye State
Headlamp replacement.
I've tried to use the Headlight restorer with little luck. So I'm looking into just replacing them with a factory look. I've seen some on ebay and then seen some from from a few restoration websites.
I really don't want to fork out a ton of money on these but dont want a crap piece either.
Can anyone give me a heads up on where to look?
The Truck is a 92 F250.....Thanks
I really don't want to fork out a ton of money on these but dont want a crap piece either.
Can anyone give me a heads up on where to look?
The Truck is a 92 F250.....Thanks
Fleet Mechanic
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How much did you spend on the headlight restoration system? I just bought a $40 kit from O'reilly's when I bought my truck. Mine were oxidized and completely yellow and the kit brought them back very nicely and noticeably improved their output at night.
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Tuned
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It was made by Turtle wax I think it had 3 sanding pads and 2 polishes. So it was a decent kit i'm sure.
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1992/96 F150/350, F(Super Duty) & Bronco:
F2TZ-13007-A .. Right Headlamp Lens / Available from Ford.
MSRP: $116.73 // FTE sponsor PARTSGUYED.COM price: $84.05.
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F2TZ-13007-B .. Left Headlamp Lens / Available from Ford.
MSRP: $114.18 // PARTSGUYED.COM price: $82.21.
These are the lenses with their backing only, they are not complete headlamp assy's.
Tube toothpaste removes scratches from plastic, oxidation from headlamps and is cheaper than buying one a those headlamp restoration kits.
I tried Meguiars PlastX on some taillamp lenses, it's not worth a damn. Toothpaste does a much better job, just add a bit of water to it.
Note: Ford used halogen headlamps bulbs, be careful not to touch them with bare hands...or the first time you turn on the headlamps, the bulbs will burn out.
Moisture, even a little bit from fingers/hands, is the mortal enemy of Halogen bulbs.
F2TZ-13007-A .. Right Headlamp Lens / Available from Ford.
MSRP: $116.73 // FTE sponsor PARTSGUYED.COM price: $84.05.
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F2TZ-13007-B .. Left Headlamp Lens / Available from Ford.
MSRP: $114.18 // PARTSGUYED.COM price: $82.21.
These are the lenses with their backing only, they are not complete headlamp assy's.
Tube toothpaste removes scratches from plastic, oxidation from headlamps and is cheaper than buying one a those headlamp restoration kits.
I tried Meguiars PlastX on some taillamp lenses, it's not worth a damn. Toothpaste does a much better job, just add a bit of water to it.
Note: Ford used halogen headlamps bulbs, be careful not to touch them with bare hands...or the first time you turn on the headlamps, the bulbs will burn out.
Moisture, even a little bit from fingers/hands, is the mortal enemy of Halogen bulbs.
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For that price ^^^ you could get a set of these:
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices
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Made in China: How long will they last before the halogen bulbs begin to melt the lenses, or a tiny pebble causes a crack to appear?
Is there any mention if they are DOT approved? Prolly not. You get what you pay for, buy the best and cry only once.
Is there any mention if they are DOT approved? Prolly not. You get what you pay for, buy the best and cry only once.
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If you would have scrolled down and read the text instead of just closing the window after you saw the lenses, it read this.
Its not like they are made out of cellophane, they are decent lenses.
and they are cheaper than FoMoCo's polishes.
100 % Brand new in box.
• Only list items that we have in warehouse, live listing are ready to ship.
• Buyer will receive same item shown in picture.
• Manufactured by OEM approved manufacturer that meets OE standard.
•S.A.E./D.O.T. stamped.
•Some wiring may be required for operation of Halo, LEDs (if equipped)
• Great quality & fit perfectly with no modification.
• Replace stock dull Headlights with this New Designed Headlights
• Only list items that we have in warehouse, live listing are ready to ship.
• Buyer will receive same item shown in picture.
• Manufactured by OEM approved manufacturer that meets OE standard.
•S.A.E./D.O.T. stamped.
•Some wiring may be required for operation of Halo, LEDs (if equipped)
• Great quality & fit perfectly with no modification.
• Replace stock dull Headlights with this New Designed Headlights
Its not like they are made out of cellophane, they are decent lenses.
and they are cheaper than FoMoCo's polishes.
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OP - I've tried several $20 kits in the past, the $40 kit is worth more than double.
All kinds of people will tell you to use toothpaste or metal polish but the fact is that anything gentle enough to be a one step/stage product isn't going to be aggressive enough to cut through the oxidation. And anything aggressive enough will leave the lens scratched and not clear.
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I used a headlight restoration polish before. It worked on the outside of the headlamp just fine. Unfortunately, the inside of my headlamp was faded and dull too. So it didn't work out too good. I bought some clear ones like was posted above. I haven't installed them yet, but the quality of them seems to be least the same as my OEM parts.
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I used a headlight restoration polish before. It worked on the outside of the headlamp just fine. Unfortunately, the inside of my headlamp was faded and dull too. So it didn't work out too good. I bought some clear ones like was posted above. I haven't installed them yet, but the quality of them seems to be least the same as my OEM parts.
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I strongly recommend factory Ford lights. I just got some new ones for mine. The reproduction ones are just varying levels of China junk. I have had them before and will do whatever I can to never deal with them again. Also the beam pattern is usually not up to par.
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For that price ^^^ you could get a set of these:
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices