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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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so i made a big mistake.
washing my box a few weeks ago (it was real dirty)
i sprayed some simple grean all over.
i normally do a 50/50 mix but i think i grabbed one of my bottles that wasn't and now my HLs are all spider webbed.
the cracks look deep so i don't think it can be buffed out.

i can't stand the way they look!
anyway.
ive looked all over ebay and the choices are overwelming.

stock HLs would be ok but id have to clear them and paint that back housing black.
i see some other brands are already black that would save me some work.
id like to be able to use my eyelids but its not that imprtaint.

so tell me what i should stay away from or what i can do to avoid problems.
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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same exact problem happened to me....i had no choice but to get new ones


amazon.com has a few projector styles and stock for $150 shipped per pair
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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The Sonars are probably your best bet. I would reseal them just to be safe, but mine have only fogged a couple times and it clears up.

They produce a great cutoff with HID.
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Dude, that sucks. I love my sonars. I had to crack open the left one and manually aim the lights to get the cutoff level, but once I did that the final visual has been fantastic.

x2 on the reseal. Another option, go with real JDM zeinki... those always look awesome.
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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sonars or helix....
Old Sep 2, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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jdm stuff is always nice, but i don't like the way the zeinki look.

seams like the worst problem is leaking.
i know how to bake them apart but im not sure about how to reseal them

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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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If you wanna go with a set of sonars, I have a set just laying around, also have another set of projector headlights laying around (anzo I think). They are ready for HIDs and the sonars don't fog at all anymore. PM me for details.
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I have 3 sets too... Anzo, Helix, stock...I really need to sell something
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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I really liked my sonars but I just didnt enjoy the projector cutoff, it kinda screwed with me...
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post a few pics of what you got and maybe we can work out a deal
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