X-Type ( X400 ) 2001 - 2009
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Replacing Headlights/lens Teens 1st car

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 08-30-2017, 11:13 PM
worriedmom's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: PA
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Replacing Headlights/lens Teens 1st car

My 17 year old just purchased a 2003 Jaguar X-Type 3.0. The headlights appear very cloudy. Is there anyway to replace just the lens and if so does anyone know where you can find them? We want her to be safe. Worried mom would appreciate any help.
 
  #2  
Old 08-31-2017, 03:25 AM
santer's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 361
Received 71 Likes on 64 Posts
Default

Google headlight restoration and check if they will use protective tape for the bodywork, some may also offer a coating for the lenses to help keep them clear for longer.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=he...JKXEgAajop2oAw
 
  #3  
Old 08-31-2017, 03:50 AM
Ranchero50's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Hagerstown MD
Posts: 2,936
Received 969 Likes on 654 Posts
Default

I used the 3M kit with really amazing results. If you have an electric drill it's a great option. I had about an hour per side getting them tuned in. One side had accident damage and both had chemical burns on top of the general yellowing.

 
  #4  
Old 08-31-2017, 05:49 AM
stevep10's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 389
Received 112 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

You got your 17 year old a JAG??????????
Lucky Kid
 
  #5  
Old 08-31-2017, 09:58 AM
Alfadude's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 2,081
Received 301 Likes on 279 Posts
Default

I agree that you should try using one of the head light restoration kits that are on the market. Pretty simple to do, it just takes a little time and you get great results.
 
  #6  
Old 08-31-2017, 11:30 AM
Dell Gailey's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Utah
Posts: 4,493
Received 709 Likes on 634 Posts
Default

My posts on page 2 explain and show pics of a permanent, inexpensive fix =

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...dy-2281/page2/
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Uncle Fishbits
US Western
0
10-01-2016 08:59 PM
Blondie 1
X-Type ( X400 )
1
10-01-2016 01:02 PM
JimC64
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
2
03-02-2015 08:07 PM
JimC64
XJ XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR ( X350 & X358 )
2
02-13-2014 07:35 PM
sjuraud
S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 ( X200 )
0
08-28-2010 02:11 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Replacing Headlights/lens Teens 1st car



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:49 AM.