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Where to find replacement headlights in IE/UK? + General headlight question.

  • 15-11-2010 3:03pm
    #1
    Cunning Alias
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 782 ✭✭✭


    I am looking at replacing the headlights in my gen 7 celica as they have the fogged damage that builds up over time. I bought a pair from the US on ebay and I had nothing but problems (arrived damaged, return issues etc), so I am looking at buying a pair either in Ireland or the UK.

    Im normally pretty good at finding things on the net, but I cant seem to find anywhere that sells them. Could anyone point me in the right direction?

    The ideal lights I am looking for have a smoked tint over them. I am aiming for a black/silver look with the car (its the standard toyota silver).

    http://www.topgearautosport.com/img/350/101103E8Z9.jpg

    Alternatively, lights in a black housing would work.

    Also, How hard is it no fix the fogged up damage that appears on headlights over time?


Comments

  • #2
    B00MSTICK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭B00MSTICK


    I know the FTO has a problem with the headlights clouding/peeling and its an easy enough fix. Would it be something like this?

    If its condensation related you can usually drill small holes in discrete places to deal with it.

    Lastly if its none of the above, you could try baking your headlights and opening them up and try your hand at cleaning them from both sides.
    If it does the job you may as well paint the inside whatever colour you're going for (black or silver I presume)

    You probably already know that you can buy the smoke tinting spray in most motor factors.

    HTH


  • #3
    Cunning Alias
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 782 ✭✭✭Cunning Alias


    Thanks for the info. I'm sourcing a pair from a breaking yard, so if I have a pair waiting for me I will try that technique.

    Didn't actually know about the sprays. Il drop into a place tomorrow and have a look.


  • #4
    eioneill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 371 ✭✭eioneill


    Sorry for bringing back up an old thread but did you manage to find a pair of headlights? where did you get them and how much? I'm finding it hard to source some myself.


  • #5
    deano_mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭deano_mac


    there is a place in ashbourne that can order them in for you .
    .japparts.ie. I was looking for a set a while ago.i know to buy them brand new from a toyota dealer its around €600.


  • #6
    vetstu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 428 ✭✭vetstu


    Traynors in Armagh do spurious lights. Perfect match when I got soem for a corolla.


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