(Part 2) Best automotive headlight parts & accessories according to redditors

Here are some links for anyone who likes what you see here.

Potato Express


Phantom Saucer

Wipe New

Easy Eggwich

Fast Brite

Hover Ball

Micro Touch Max

Side Socket

Mighty Charger

Swivel Sweeper Max

Ball Pets - Kitty

This was recommended multiple times here and appears to be working.

You can seal with wax as well when you wax your car. It is seriously worth the $25 to not have to worry about it for 3-5 years though by going the Spray Max route. I only got about 2 months between applications with Blue Magic before the oxidization would start coming back. Dupli-Color also makes a nice kit. Very very easy to use. It also comes with a UV resistant clearcoat but it doesn't have a hardener so only lasts 4-5 months. I own this buffing pad set but the Dupli-Color polish works so good you don't need power tools to get great results. Here is a demo video.. I hope I don't sound like I am nitpicking...it's just I have a lot of hours of frustration cleaning headlights that I don't wish on anyone else.

Yes, a picture showing up in a google search because it's titled 86063ctmc.jpg is clear proof of some grand scaling ruse.

Baring in mind that 86063 is only on your radar because of an obscure tweet by Kojima where the number appeared in a picture. Much like every other number that has appeared in pictures tweeted by Kojima that you have clung to, it is wholly irrelevant. One would think that every "date" you pulled from Kojima tweets coming up wrong would teach you this lesson. Evidently not.

You're deluded.

Here, this is also an image titled 86063

Metro must be in on the Ruse too!

Oh damn, even some random wallpaper website

And Roy Hodgson. Can't forget him.

>Flip the numbers from 86063 to 39098.
http://smashcustommusic.com/39098

That isn't even the first result when you google those numbers. You're using custom Smash music as proof of a motherfucking ruse now???

This is the first result for 39098

39098 is also the post code for Ludlow, MS.

Typing "39098 Metal Gear" into a google search confirmation of a ruse does not provide, with your confirmation bias having ass.

Oh shit. Onimusha is involved in the ruse as well, 39098 is in this URL Title!!1111!11!

I used the Sonax Headlight Restoration Kit. Nice username

Just a $15 kit and 2 hours can make a huge difference, I could not believe it.

They are good bulbs (the Sylvania XtraVision 9012).

Funny thing is that they were actually commissioned by GM. For the 2014 and 2015 Silverado, GM put in such shitty headlamps that owners said the previous generation was better (and Silverados have never had great lamps).

GM faced lawsuits and they literally had to go begging a German company to create some special high-performance 9012 bulbs to compensate for GM's shitty headlamp design. Plenty of vehicles use plain-old 9012 bulbs without any complaints, but GM fumbled the headlamp design so bad that they needed a 9012 bulb that put out literally 30% more light in the beam pattern to please owners.

Now, these high-performance 9012 bulbs with 30% more beam flux are readily available for cheap. You can get them under the Sylvania XtraVision brand. Or you get them in a GM/ACDelco box from this link, or you can go to your local GM dealer and ask them for part number 23342527.

Note that GM did not grab some Silverstar zXe bulbs to put into the Silverados, but instead had to pay extra for a company to make a special line of bulbs that didn't exist before. There's a reason GM didn't go looking for Silverstar bulbs--GM knows that they're ripoffs. Overpriced and underperforming--they don't put out more light than standard bulbs--they actually put out significantly less light than standard. People think they put out more light because the slightly bluer light from the Silverstars plays a psychological trick on us: we perceive bluer light as being "brighter." That's why people moan about how someone's HID/LED headlight blinded them on the road. But the scientific reality is that the bluer light does not actually cause harm--the bluer light increases our sensation of glare, and makes us feel blinded, but our reaction time is not affected.

Here's the kit I used

Now those fog lights are starting to look tempting... Any tips for clearing up glass?

This are the headlights I bought H7s:

H7 LED bulbs

Fogs:

H11 fog lights

BTW you will need adapters to make the low beams fit. Hyundai uses an adapter for the H7 bulbs. They will only fit replacements halogens. Here is the link to the adapters I bought they work well!

H7 LED adapters:
H7 led adapters


For the H7 and H11 lights. Download the VIPON app on iOS and android to get up to 50% off!!

Just ordered a 3M heavy duty kit to clean up my headlights... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012OE96TA

This kit is what I used for mine: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4cuhqUXRswRB06Bm2

Headlight refinishing is simple and takes an hour diy https://www.amazon.com/Quixx-00084-US-Headlight-Restoration-Sealer/dp/B0072AWXZ6
I've used this stuff and it works great..

I'm running some generic-Chinese H1 LEDs that I found off of Amazon. The color, brightness, and spread are great, but getting them installed was a bit of a faff. You'll have to get an adapter to fit it into the H1 socket; the LED bulb doesn't have those "teeth" that align the bulb with the socket and that the metal spring holds down, so without the adapter, it's just loose in the socket.

I have these bulbs for my low beams, using this adapter that I shaved down to fit with a dremel. Then I have these for my high beams.

But if you don't want to deal with that headache like I did for LED bulbs, these bulbs from PIAA were great, and lasted well over a year for me; they were still working when I swapped them out for the LEDs.

I'm a big fan of PIAA; I have their bulbs, wipers, and fog lamps across all my cars.

A good daily pad that I recommend are the Hawk HPS; available from TireRack with very fast shipping (one-day depending on where you live). These are an all-around excellent OEM+ pad, with low noise, low dust, and consistent bite. Hawk HP+ are more aggressive but can be daily driven, just prepare for the extra dust; I use these as my track pads.

Stainless steel lines all do the same thing, so unless you're a whore for JDM stuff like I am, the Goodrich lines (which are also on TireRack) are excellent value. As for fluid, Motul RBF660 is everyone's go-to and worked great for me, but I've found Project Mu 335 to be just better overall and cost roughly the same.

They are just slightly thicker but by millimeters. The same effect can be achieved using Strut King's aluminum pedal inserts (just less OG), but I don't think it'll be noticeable as far as ergonomics go. They're really for texture/appearance.

Hey all!
I recently bought a Meguiar's kit along with some of their microfibers and a "Water Magnet" in order to do my very first detail. My car is a white 2000 Subaru Outback and I was looking around stores and saw that Meguiar's offers a wax specific to white vehicles. I was wondering, is this just a marketing ploy or will it actually improve the end look of my car over the "Gold Class Carnauba Plus" included in my little kit. Thanks in advance for any help!

Link to kit purchased:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012ZEZ8A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Link to White Wax I'm referring to:

http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G6107-White-Wax-Paste/dp/B009OBW23O/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1425505116&sr=1-1&keywords=meguiars+white+wax

Hey so you need H1 LED bulb brackets, something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DKEXE8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_htrRCbH598YMJ

People been using the cream cleaner you buff headlights with, this stuff I expect
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-cleaning/car-cleaning-kits/autoglym-headlight-restoration-complete-kit
It's basically a very mild abrasive cream, you could try something like T cut, but that might cloud the plastic I dunno. But they do a headlight one too https://www.amazon.co.uk/T-Cut-THK001-Headlight-Restoration-Kit/dp/B00FJVZZVY
you might also like to try a Dremmell kit http://www.screwfix.com/p/dremel-684-cleaning-polishing-kit-20-piece-set/89745?kpid=89745&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%2520Listing%2520Ads-_-Sales%2520Tracking-_-sales%2520tracking%2520url&gclid=CjsKDwjw0cXIBRCxjqnE3K3sHhIkAL1LezRIRuHMdVDihdRVhYAf2Kj2TOgfQIB-NeYKbPgs9v_hGgIVD_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CO6nv4jb4tMCFQWr7Qoda_UOKg

I would pop the lenses out and not try it with them in the headset though ;)

https://www.amazon.com/iJDMTOY-HID-Retainers-Mercedes-Cadillac/dp/B00MOYIZSY

I would think these would work, correct?

I'm planning on trying this on my peanut eye http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0087FSA70

I've been holding off on the headlights waiting for a more economical solution. I've been thinking about these, so let me know what you think. (It's probably got a referral link in it, I do not know how to remove that.)

http://smile.amazon.com/Gppower-Headlights-Replacement-Halogen-Warranty/dp/B01C4FURM4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1462168155&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=h13+led+replacement&psc=1

This is what was recommended by another Redditor. Seems like the same sort of stuff you are talking about:
http://www.amazon.com/3M-39162-Headlight-Renewal/dp/B01CGSHIKI?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A1UMBRA5ZTBCX8

This is a absolute great product for your headlights -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0078IHJ1K?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

All you need is a drill to attach it to and bobs your uncle. miracle stuff it just takes alot of time and elbow grease but it defiantly works great

I wouldn't say he got ripped off for the actual work that was done, which sounds quite reasonable - i.e. you got two new headlight units.

However, I wouldn't say that the work done was commensurate with the both the problem that needed solving and the value of the car - I'm guessing the total bill came to around £400?

As /u/NBALegend said, you could have polished them up with a kit like this one from 3M.

This is one of the reasons why going to a council-run MOT test station is a good idea - they won't try and push you into getting any failure points fixed there.

I'd add that if it's been sat for three years, he probably should (if he hasn't already) put some new tyres on and give it a good service (oil, filters, brake fluid etc).

I've never used one of those auto shop provided services, but I have this kit and it worked just as well. Took me longer to find the key to my drill chuck than it did to clean my headlights.

This [stuff](https://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-800001810-Headlight-Restorer-oz/dp/B0049GI418/ref=sr_1_16?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1473464873&sr=1-16&keywords=headlight+restore
) is great. it takes a few coats to get it perfect. it last a good time too. did it on my f150 about a year ago and they still look good.

And it is less than 6 bucks on amazon.

Here's a link to Amazon for the headlight clips

I used to have a Monte Carlo, went through a bunch of those clips myself