Headlight Restoration
Are your Lexus headlights a little lackluster these days? Scanlon Lexus can help you get them shining bright like a diamond in no time! Whether you want to try a quick fix at home or bring your Lexus to our Certified Technicians for a professional remedy is up to you. If you've ever wondered how to restore your cloudy yellow headlights on your Lexus RX 350 or any vehicle quickly and easily, there are several methods out there that may do the job.
A kit can be purchased that includes abrasive sanding discs, finishing discs and rubbing compound. You'll need a household drill and about an hour of your time. Here's a link to one such kit.
Is moisture condensing in your headlights an issue? If you've ever searched for how to fix headlight condensation, you may have come across a few unconventional methods such as putting your headlight in your kitchen oven to dry up the moisture or submerging the headlight into 100-degree water. Another method involves scrubbing your headlights with toothpaste to get rid of minor fogging. If you're not an expert, you may want to start with a small patch of headlight.
Our Scanlon Lexus Certified Technicians advise against any of the above methods. Once a headlight has condensation that means there is a break in the seal. It's not likely any amount of drying will resolve the issue and the problem will return. There is only one solution: replacement.
At Scanlon, we recommend OEM replacement lights because the warranty is for 12 months or 12,000 miles from Lexus at any Lexus dealership in the country. If an OEM option isn't right for you, we are willing to look into alternatives for you because we understand sometimes the cost of a factory part may not be your best solution.
Here's a before and after of the installation of LED headlights on an older Lexus.
Many people want to achieve a custom look with halo, LED conversions or other custom looks. Sometimes these "upgrades" can create a wiring issue in other modules in the vehicle, which can make for a real mess.
There are many components that are tied into the headlight systems on your Lexus vehicle (ignition, steering, optical sensors to name just a few). Don't trust your Lexus to online advice, contact the experts at Scanlon Lexus of Fort Myers and talk to one of our service advisors today.