I need new headlights ..I fouled one up and so I need to replace my driver side headlamp on my 2008 tC. Where can I find it other than the stealership? I checked TRD Sparks and they don't have it..wtf? I don't want aftermarket ones ..I want OE or OE-like. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

if you want OEM.
junkyard, ebay, craigslist...

 

i'd say keep your eye on ebay... tho right now there is only one up there and it's the side you don't need.

 

How come TRD-Sparks doesn't have it? Its listed on the website but when you click on the list it says it can't be found lol.

 

It is at TRD sparks. Here it is... It's a bit expensive in my opinion, maybe try ebay and craiglist for cheaper.
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=1745

Try refreshing you're internet browser?

 

How did u mess it up?

 

i hear there is people on here that can find/or already have these types of things

 

Well I was spraying some VHT on em and the passenger side came out great! But my driver side, which is the original one that came with the car was crazing. I guess I should have sanded it down better lol. Anyway so I sanded it using some 2000 (all I had for light grit) and then sprayed it. Came out crappy on the driver side so I had to remove it. I used lacquer thinner and then when I got it all off the headlight was cracked all over, the surface. I was not pleased lol. I noobed up.

 

Ah..wouldn't have thought to look using the left link options. I went searching through the OEM replacement selection boxes on the right.

 

I may have one available from a 2005 TC. Is it the same for the 2008 TC? PM me if they are the same and you want me to check if I actually have the driver side.

 

05's are the non-projector type. I need the projector type which is 08+. Thanks though mang!

 

Just an FYI for those who want to reverse the VHT look.

I wanted to restore my single reverse light back to clear. I used fine steel wool to remove the VHT and then buffed the plastic with Meguiars plastic polish once the VHT was off and it looks just like it did before the VHT. I've heard of the cracks happening when using thinners. If you have access to a bench grinder with buffing wheels that would be a bonus too.

 

Steel wool..hmm..would've never thought of that. Good call. I'll have to remember that.

 

I forgot to mention, use the ultrafine steel wool and do it WET. I actually had some soap in the mix too, like I was washing a pan. Worked like a charm, when the the plastic starts showing through ease up and let the wool do its job and you'll have minimal scratches to buff out.

 

I'll purchase some steel wool and work at it. I need to buy some heavy duty rubbing compound to finish it. I have polishing compound and that wont cut it by itself.

 

wouldn't you be able to do the same thing with 1000/2000 grit?

 

Yes, but the steel wool doesn't clog up with residue like the sandpaper does. I tried sandpaper and it was just too cumbersome, especially on that little nipple in the middle of the reverse light and I imagine it would be the same on any protrusions on the headlight assemblies. Same concept though, you're wetsanding the VHT off either way, if you take your time you can get the VHT off with minimal damage to the plastic lens. I just restored the clarity and shine of the plastic with Meguiars plastic polish and there are several other compounds that will do the same job. If you want perfection you need to employ a buffing wheel with plastic polishing compound, but not everyone has that stuff just laying around...

 

Have you tried E-bay?

 

Yeah but only a passenger side is on there.

 

this guy has some 09 headlights for sale. hit him up.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=189438