I need some new headlights I think

[lokiju]

I have a '99 Chevy Tahoe with 135,000 miles on it and my headlights are horrible.

I feel like they don't illuminate for anything unless my brights are on.

They're pointing straight and correct, they just don't seem to put out enough usable light.

I'm thinking I need all new headlight casings/lenses since the ones I have are kind of milky and yellowish looking.


Anyone know of any good yet affordable replacement options?

I don't want some shitty blue looking bulbs that all the ricers use or anything like that either, just something that produces the most visible illumination while being as affordable as possible.

:beer:

 

[TheGizmo]

i would try cleaning the headlights, might just be a layer of crap making the light reflect back inwards

 

[Gilligansdingy]

Heres what you do, take some rubbing compound to the lenses. It will clear that yellow film right off it.

Did it to a girls truck a few weeks ago. Except, I did just one light to screw with her.

 

[overst33r]

Meguiars PlastX with a buffer works wonders

 

[CrackRabbit]

Once you get the crap off the covers you can replace the bulbs with Sylvania Silverstars. I have heard good things about their light output.

 

[kami333]

Sylvania Silverstars are ok, Xtravision is better since it's the same bulb without the blue coating.

 

[tnitsuj]

Clean Headlights of accumulated filth/yellowing
1. Plastix/rubbing compound on headlights then cover with lamin-x. If it is really bad you may need to have them taken out and wet sand them

Upgrade Power Delivery to Headlights
2. Heavy duty headlight harness. Such as found at here:
http://www.suvlights.com/index.php?cPath=24_73

Install Higher Output Bulbs
3. Replacement bulbs: European Spec Phillips/Osram/Narva bulbes such as these are significantly better than US spec bulbs.
http://www.suvlights.com/produ...nfo.php?products_id=99

Enjoy much improved lighting with not a hint of rice. FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Throckmorton]

Originally posted by: Gilligansdingy
Heres what you do, take some rubbing compound to the lenses. It will clear that yellow film right off it.

Did it to a girls truck a few weeks ago. Except, I did just one light to screw with her.

Did you get any?

 

[Throckmorton]

There's some stuff called "Simple Blue" or something... I had a bottle that I lent to my brother and he lost it, and now I can't find it in any store.

 

[SpeedEng66]

wet sand the lens with a 1600 grit (use water of course)
and then move to a 2000 grit
then use any plastic compound (meguiars plasX )
wipe clean with a clean towel
repeat 6 months from now

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

If you really want bright lights, get some higher output bulbs and relay them.

 

[Fritzo]

I need some new headlights I think

I told my wife she needed new headlights and she smacked me.

 

[MrPickins]

Silverstars burn out extremely fast.
Look for GE Nighthawk bulbs. I know they sell them at Wal-Mart.

My wife's Corolla always had dim lights, since I replaced them the difference is very clear.

Edit: IIRC, they cost less than Silverstars