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  1. #1 Headlight lens replacement 
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    Hey guys,

    Looking at adding new headlights to my 04 GTP this year.

    Obviously dealer wants a crazy price so I have been looking at rockauto and ebay, looking around $100 for a pair...

    They arn't OEM but the price is right, I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced these and what your reviews are..

    I have tried the lens buffer BS but I think they are too far gone and just want new ones...

    Thoughts and advice please and thank you.
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    The replacement headlights they sell on rockauto or eBay are perfectly fine. I've used a few sets in the past with no complaints.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mckillin View Post
    Hey guys,

    Looking at adding new headlights to my 04 GTP this year.

    Obviously dealer wants a crazy price so I have been looking at rockauto and ebay, looking around $100 for a pair...

    They arn't OEM but the price is right, I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced these and what your reviews are..

    I have tried the lens buffer BS but I think they are too far gone and just want new ones...

    Thoughts and advice please and thank you.

    I didn't think our headlights were worth trying to restore, but now I am a believer. The 3M kit using a drill was great. See my post "no more hazy headlights." There are a couple of before and after shots. I put a sealer on them after sanding and polishing. The thing I don't know is how long it will last, but from the process of sanding them down and polishing out the scratches from sanding, I know the original damage from age and oxidation is completely gone. With the drill, it took less than an hour to do both headlights, including removal and re-install.
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    A few people I know tried the restore worked well but only lasted about 8 months
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    Shop hard enough and you can find 'em $85 shipped from ebay. They're nice.
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    Buy them on eBay from Auto Lightouse. I've bought multiple pairs from them in the past and they're fantastic. I believe somewhere right around the area of $85 shipped, too.
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    Thanks guys!! your advice is much appreciated!!
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