cracked headlight help

[boomer27]

The passenger side headlight on my VX is cracked. The rest of the parts work fine, but just the clear plexi part is cracked. Is there a place that sells just the cover, or do I need to order a new complete headlight? I know there are some companies that make covers, but I'm not sure if those are covers that go over the stock clear lens or replace it completely. Thanks.

[Ldub]

Start searching the salvage yards & ebay.

As a temp measure, I did see a clear film specifically designed for such an application at the auto parts store the other day...might get you by for a while...

[rowhard]

Start searching the salvage yards & ebay.

As a temp measure, I did see a clear film specifically designed for such an application at the auto parts store the other day...might get you by for a while...

maybe a auto glass shop too. Me, I would use this clear film that the dubster is talking about, build it up, then sand (see my thread 'zen and the art of of headlight polishing') then have a tint shop cover it in a lexan. If the crack is narrow enough, you might not even see your repair. Worth a try and will save you a few bucks to boot.

[RickOKC]

In the VX Parts Book, it shows the "lens only" in addition to the complete headlight assembly. Whether the lens is actually available as a separate piece - I don't know .

Part number is 89721-24470 Right (passenger US) or 89721-24480 Left (driver side US.) IF it's available, it would be about $23 per side vs. $379 per side for the entire assembly.

Call St Charles Isuzu, ask for Merlin, mention this site for a discount & free shipping (800) 727-8066.

[boomer27]

Thanks all for the suggestions!

[Y33TREKker]

You might also check with one of those businesses that does insurance repairs for cracked windshields. If they came up with a process for repairing windshields rather than replacing them, they might have come up with something similar for headlights given the cost of newer style automotive headlights.

[boomer27]

Called St Charles today... I can order just the covers for about 25$ each, which is better than 300$ each. I think I may have melt the glue that holds the cover in place to replace it.

[H3_VX]

Called St Charles today... I can order just the covers for about 25$ each, which is better than 300$ each. I think I may have melt the glue that holds the cover in place to replace it.

Wow, it might be cheaper for me to order new covers than it would be to restore them. i would need to buy a cordless drill (I curremtly only own a corded one) and the kit would run me about $20 as well. And it still probably wouldn't look as good as brand new covers.