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Old 05-24-2017, 06:32 PM
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I want to replace the headlights as mine are fogged over. Can I just get the non HID ones and get a hid kit from a different source? Will the harnesses work? Or do they have be the d1s headlight assembly in order to be swapped?
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Looks great! Congrats! Are those the LED taillights?
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Originally Posted by WayneR07
I want to replace the headlights as mine are fogged over. Can I just get the non HID ones and get a hid kit from a different source? Will the harnesses work? Or do they have be the d1s headlight assembly in order to be swapped?
Buff out the factory lights then clear them just my opinion
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Originally Posted by actrite80
Buff out the factory lights then clear them just my opinion
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I wetsanded mine with 1000 grit and then rattle can cleared them about 5 coats with the rustoleum 2X clear. Been about eight months so far in this fl heat and they look as good as the day I did them.
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Originally Posted by Mike ctsV
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I wetsanded mine with 1000 grit and then rattle can cleared them about 5 coats with the rustoleum 2X clear. Been about eight months so far in this fl heat and they look as good as the day I did them.
Or buff them out and tint them haha
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Originally Posted by TorchRedRob
Looks great! Congrats! Are those the LED taillights?
Yessssss!!! Looks good. Not sure the brand. The previous owner did a full led conversion. Inside and out. Down to the puddle lamps, and the tiny LEDs in the lower corner of the headlights.

However I gotta replace a reverse bulb as it doesn't work. Speaking of... Our bulbs are 3157 correct? And fogs are 9145?
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Originally Posted by Mike ctsV
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I wetsanded mine with 1000 grit and then rattle can cleared them about 5 coats with the rustoleum 2X clear. Been about eight months so far in this fl heat and they look as good as the day I did them.
Previous owner said he tried buffing and clear coating. Still didn't work. But don't quote me. He might of just tried buffing.

I might as well as try myself. And if it doesn't work then​ buy new.
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Or buff them out and tint them haha
Actually thought of this. Was going to post up a question as to anyone doing what you did. And I am definitely impressed. I like it. Did you use actual to tint? Or sprayed? How bad does it affect your vision at night? And how's the law enforcement your way?
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I've never understood why anyone would want to tint their headlights.

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However I gotta replace a reverse bulb as it doesn't work. Speaking of... Our bulbs are 3157 correct? And fogs are 9145?
Check Sylvania's website, they have a very comprehensive bulb listing for every car.
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I've never understood why anyone would want to tint their headlights.


Check Sylvania's website, they have a very comprehensive bulb listing for every car.
Ok. Will do. Didn't know there was a source like that. Much appreciated.
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Originally Posted by WayneR07
Actually thought of this. Was going to post up a question as to anyone doing what you did. And I am definitely impressed. I like it. Did you use actual to tint? Or sprayed? How bad does it affect your vision at night? And how's the law enforcement your way?
I had a body shop do it they mix black paint and clear I have no trouble with the cops the car is my summer toy and it doesn't get driven a lot at night next winter I will be redoing the headlights and paint the inside of the housing and lens will be clear again
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My car came with a tinted film over the headlights. When I peeled it off there was a significant difference in light output.




And I'm sure you've been waiting for someone to point out that your rear tires are backwards

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pulled the trigger*


pulled the plug means you killed it. lol
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http://cadillacfaq.com/faq/index.html
Go there. Click on exterior, and then its the eighth one down
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Originally Posted by BudRacing
My car came with a tinted film over the headlights. When I peeled it off there was a significant difference in light output.




And I'm sure you've been waiting for someone to point out that your rear tires are backwards

My tires are on backwards?
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Originally Posted by Bio248
pulled the trigger*


pulled the plug means you killed it. lol
Touché lol
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Originally Posted by Mike ctsV
http://cadillacfaq.com/faq/index.html
Go there. Click on exterior, and then its the eighth one down
Wow!! Thank you for the awesome Link!!
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My tires are on backwards?
Yes. Those are directional tires, and they're pointing the wrong way. It's not the end of the world. Jack the rear end up and swap the rear wheels.
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Originally Posted by Bio248
pulled the trigger*


pulled the plug means you killed it. lol

I thought I was going to look at a smashed spark plug or something


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