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V · 08-20-2010, 07:57 PM

First off, this is for a CTS headlight, not an f body, just so we are all on the same page.

Its a common issue that the outer edge of the headlights degrade over time and from UV rays. It leaves a rough dull texture.

to be honest the whole lens could use help...

questions is, how can i go about making these lights look better?

at first i got vinyl eyelids which cover the very top and those looked good, but now i see the sides more and i want them 100%.
now im making custom complete vinyl surrounds to hide it more, but i wont be happy with that for long either.

new lights are 1000-1200 EACH so those are out of the question.

i know i could sand and polish them, thats option 1.

however that leads me to option 2... sand polish BUT paint the outer edge to match the color of the car. If i do that could i clear coat the whole light? like the lens part that wouldnt be painted maroon.

ill post pics tomorrow

this auction sells the complete vinyl surrounds and show pics of typical damage. issue it he only sells gray or gloss black. i want flat black or matching red.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cadil...Q5fAccessories

OR

do i buy aftermarket replacement lights for a base CTS and pop the lenses off and cut them to fit my lights?

08-20-2010, 07:57 PM	#1
V Stalker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12,082 iTrader: (12)	damaged headlight repair? First off, this is for a CTS headlight, not an f body, just so we are all on the same page. Its a common issue that the outer edge of the headlights degrade over time and from UV rays. It leaves a rough dull texture. to be honest the whole lens could use help... questions is, how can i go about making these lights look better? at first i got vinyl eyelids which cover the very top and those looked good, but now i see the sides more and i want them 100%. now im making custom complete vinyl surrounds to hide it more, but i wont be happy with that for long either. new lights are 1000-1200 EACH so those are out of the question. i know i could sand and polish them, thats option 1. however that leads me to option 2... sand polish BUT paint the outer edge to match the color of the car. If i do that could i clear coat the whole light? like the lens part that wouldnt be painted maroon. ill post pics tomorrow this auction sells the complete vinyl surrounds and show pics of typical damage. issue it he only sells gray or gloss black. i want flat black or matching red. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cadil...Q5fAccessories OR do i buy aftermarket replacement lights for a base CTS and pop the lenses off and cut them to fit my lights? Last edited by V; 08-20-2010 at 08:15 PM.