Does anyone restore (PFL) headlights ?

[TheTigerUK]

By restore I don't mean polish the glass I mean strip and reseal them as mine seem to get some condensation at the top.

Are NOS ones available ?

[Joesson]

By restore I don't mean polish the glass I mean strip and reseal them as mine seem to get some condensation at the top.

Are NOS ones available ?

My PFL headlights and presumably all others are not totally sealed.
There is a small vent via a tube like orifice from the rear that contains a small piece of, by now partially decayed, foam rubber that I believe acts to prevent ingress by insects.
When working on my lights I replaced said foam with a piece from MrsJ's washing up pads, those with Scotchbrite one side foam on 'tother.

[TheTigerUK]

By restore I don't mean polish the glass I mean strip and reseal them as mine seem to get some condensation at the top.

Are NOS ones available ?

My PFL headlights and presumably all others are not totally sealed.
There is a small vent via a tube like orifice from the rear that contains a small piece of, by now partially decayed, foam rubber that I believe acts to prevent ingress by insects.
When working on my lights I replaced said foam with a piece from MrsJ's washing up pads, those with Scotchbrite one side foam on 'tother.

I will look at that, thanks, it perhaps needs resealing.

[Call the midlife!]

You could always try putting them in the oven to soften the adhesive and then manipulate them to push the sealant back into place.

[TheTigerUK]

You could always try putting them in the oven to soften the adhesive and then manipulate them to push the sealant back into place.

Thanks, but I am pretty sure I will pass on that

[Call the midlife!]

As long as you follow the instructions in the how to it's fairly safe to try, you could try working around it with a heat gun but it's a bit hit and miss.

[Gaz mr-s]

Cheapest way to buy new ones is from Toyota's ebay store - when there's a 20% offer on. (£270 pair approx)

[TheTigerUK]

Cheapest way to buy new ones is from Toyota's ebay store - when there's a 20% offer on. (£270 pair approx)

I was just looking, they are £251 each so even with 20% off £400 for the pair ?

[Chilli Girl]

Sapphire could do with a nearside one but there's no way I'm paying that money I'm afraid.

[Gaz mr-s]

Cheapest way to buy new ones is from Toyota's ebay store - when there's a 20% offer on. (£270 pair approx)

I was just looking, they are £251 each so even with 20% off £400 for the pair ?

You've looked at the Facelift, not pfl as your post said.

[TheTigerUK]

Cheapest way to buy new ones is from Toyota's ebay store - when there's a 20% offer on. (£270 pair approx)

I was just looking, they are £251 each so even with 20% off £400 for the pair ?

You've looked at the Facelift, not pfl as your post said.

Oh yes your correct, thanks, I just read the description and not the part number, there doesent seem to be any in the UK.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323856747216?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[TheTigerUK]

R81130-17170 and L81170-17170

[Carolyn]

I dried mine out by removing the headlamp bulb, using some large diameter rubber hose to act as a duct, and shooting hot air from a hairdryer into the unit.  Took a while.  The condensation hasn't returned in about three years.


When you're done, make sure the rubber seals around the bubs are properly in place.

[Gaz mr-s]

Cheapest way to buy new ones is from Toyota's ebay store - when there's a 20% offer on. (£270 pair approx)

I was just looking, they are £251 each so even with 20% off £400 for the pair ?

You've looked at the Facelift, not pfl as your post said.

Oh yes your correct, thanks, I just read the description and not the part number, there doesent seem to be any in the UK.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323856747216?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Toyota's shop is crap to navigate, but I couldn't have stated the price if they weren't there.  But bide your time, probably within a month they'll be available 20% off.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224381761944?hash=item343e31f998:g:vVkAAOSwRHxgSevB
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223715259139?hash=item341677f303:g:NeAAAOSwpDBfAvkI

[Alex Knight]

I bought some brand new PFL headlights. After fitting, I treated them with UV protector and washed the car. The headlights condensated straight away.

[Gibla]

Quoted £292.80 delivered for a new pair of PFL headlights by Paul Pridham at TCB

https://www.tcbparts.co.uk/

[TheTigerUK]

I bought some brand new PFL headlights. After fitting, I treated them with UV protector and washed the car. The headlights condensated straight away.

Disappointing

[TheTigerUK]

Headlight Restorer Kit.

Any recommendations or are all the kits basically the same ?

When using a power tool/cordless drill to polish them does the revs matter ?

[fawtytoo]

To get the yellow off, I used lots of T-Cut and elbow grease. If the surface has pitting or scratches/gouges, you may need to sand and apply some sort of plastic resin.
A high speed drill is definitively preferable.

Avoid wipes. It's just an optical illusion and does not last very long.

And lacquer when done.

[No.Lows]

For one headlight I used a rainx headlight kit, the other I used wet and dry paper and finished with a machine polisher. Honestly for the £10 the kit cost, you can't argue with it. The machined light obviously came off nicer but for £10 the difference is great