Need help and advice on my headlights...quickly

SunPilot · 2017-05-05T18:54:41+00:00

I have a problem with my 2007 Runner projector headlights that I need advice on. In a nutshell, my headlights were very dim. I decided to do an HID upgrade and clean and restore the lens. I took the complete light assembly out for the project. Since the lights were out I also decided to black out the inside. I bought HID bulb kit. I cleaned and restored the outer lens to like new. Then I put the assembly in the oven and opened it up to do the blackout project. All went well. Since the assembly was open I figured I might as well address the "squirrel finder" problem. I took the projectors apart to bend the tab and when I did I looked inside and found a lot of the chrome plating inside the projector reflector was peeling off. I think this is due to heat from the halogen bulbs, but I'm not sure. The plastic under the plating is black, so there is a very reduced area of reflection inside, probably really hurting my light output. I can't be sure how much, but I'm certain it is not a good thing. I looked at the other light assembly and found a similar flaking problem. I'm bummed now. I'm asking for advice. Have any of you encountered this problem? Is there any way to fix it...plating paint, etc? I've looked and can't find the reflector for sale anywhere, only complete lights. Do I have any other options? I know new factory lights are expensive. I only need the projectors. Have any of you used aftermarket products? Which are good and which should I stay away from? If I need to replace the whole assembly, I might as well get ones already blacked out! I would appreciate any advice or input. I am reluctant to put these back on the car now until the problem is solved, thus my urgency. BTW, I'm thinking that if both of mine are peeling there must be problems for others too. If you have diminished light output, this might be the culprit. The only way to know is to open the lights and take the projector apart. Look at the included photos to see where and what the problem is. Thanks for you help!

Thread starter SunPilot
Start date May 5, 2017

Atlas415

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May 9, 2017

DZNUTS said:
If OP doesn't want them I'll gladly take them off your hands

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Hey Buddy.

Do you still want them? Not sure what the shipping will cost, I am at 23185. Let me know and I will send them out this Saturday. No charge...Hopefully I'll get some help on my lift questions!!!:bounce: