Jason E Posted 25May, 2021 Report Share Posted 25May, 2021 Need to get my headlights refurbed on the 996. Anyone had recent experience/ recommendations/ horror stories etc???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 25May, 2021 Report Share Posted 25May, 2021 I did diy on my old merc if it’s only the hazing on the lens, kits are very good available from car care or waxit and process very easy. You tube is your friend Jason E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 25May, 2021 Report Share Posted 25May, 2021 23 minutes ago, Jason E said: Need to get my headlights refurbed on the 996. Anyone had recent experience/ recommendations/ horror stories etc???? I've tried a couple of brands, best so far has been Meguairs, particularly the spray coating put on last. Just make sure you mask properly around the headlight and paintwork!! Watercooled are good with being able to easily remove the headlight to do it all, not sure about air cooled as I have no knowledge whether you can easily remove the light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod C Posted 25May, 2021 Report Share Posted 25May, 2021 I had no luck with the Meguairs kit so sent them to a professional with good results. The headlight assembley is a very easy unit to remove and the cars toolkit contains the exact tool for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingporsche Posted 25May, 2021 Report Share Posted 25May, 2021 @Jason E I did it myself on the Boxster. Increasing grades of wet n dry followed by increasing grades of polish with orbital polisher. Lastly I had the lenses clear wrapped and ceramic coated for protection 911CSR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911CSR Posted 26May, 2021 Report Share Posted 26May, 2021 Did mine with various items. The Cerakoat system has a surface oxidization remover and used that, then wet sanding (1000, 2000 & 3000), final polish with GTechniq G4 Nanotech Glass Polish (good for perspex too), cleaning with H2O and IPA before final Cerakota ceramic coating. Came out pretty good for a few hours work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherpa Posted 31May, 2021 Report Share Posted 31May, 2021 On 26/05/2021 at 05:26, Rod C said: I had no luck with the Meguairs kit so sent them to a professional with good results. The headlight assembley is a very easy unit to remove and the cars toolkit contains the exact tool for the job. Was this in Sydney, Rod? If so, can you tell me who did them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod C Posted 31May, 2021 Report Share Posted 31May, 2021 13 hours ago, Sherpa said: Was this in Sydney, Rod? If so, can you tell me who did them? No sorry in Melbourne back in the days when we could wonder around free to do as we please. Sherpa and P-Kay 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherpa Posted 1June, 2021 Report Share Posted 1June, 2021 11 hours ago, Rod C said: No sorry in Melbourne back in the days when we could wonder around free to do as we please. Thanks mate. I’m feeling for you guys down there! Rod C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnrnr Posted 1June, 2021 Report Share Posted 1June, 2021 On 01/06/2021 at 05:57, Rod C said: No sorry in Melbourne back in the days when we could wonder around free to do as we please. i remember those days. i reckon we'll be in lockdown for another two weeks (21 days all up), but I'm a pessimist on what they will do here. Who did you use Rod as i may need to have the lights done on my Cayman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 5June, 2021 Report Share Posted 5June, 2021 Has anyone upgraded the globes in the 996.2 non-xenon units? The basic 996 units aren't much better than a candle. I don't night drive enough to justify sourcing original xenons, and aftermarket full LED units are a bit naff to my eye. Wondering about using some modern tech LED units to replace the halogen globes, but would be interested in what others have done... Sherpa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherpa Posted 5June, 2021 Report Share Posted 5June, 2021 2 hours ago, Fishcop said: Wondering about using some modern tech LED units to replace the halogen globes, but would be interested in what others have done... Same. I gave mine a massive sand and polish today. They’re looking great now, but the light they emit is still woeful. 911CSR and Fishcop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 5June, 2021 Report Share Posted 5June, 2021 Air cooled cars all have glass. No refinishing needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 6June, 2021 Report Share Posted 6June, 2021 Might take this path... http://mapw.co.uk/996blog/2019/03/30/philips-h7-x-tremeultinon-led-gen2-kit-review/ I did an upgrade like this to my VW Amarok which also has terrible standard lighting, the result was worth while. Sherpa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 6June, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 6June, 2021 1 hour ago, Fishcop said: Might take this path... http://mapw.co.uk/996blog/2019/03/30/philips-h7-x-tremeultinon-led-gen2-kit-review/ I did an upgrade like this to my VW Amarok which also has terrible standard lighting, the result was worth while. Please keep me in the loop John. I might get on this with you. Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911CSR Posted 7June, 2021 Report Share Posted 7June, 2021 I've already replaced the standard globes with aftermarket LED's and the difference is substantial, however the older projector lens still gives a fairly average beam. Been looking at a few different options and upgrades people have posted on the internets..Thinking I might give it a try seeing I like to see where I am driving at night. On 05/06/2021 at 22:11, Sherpa said: Same. I gave mine a massive sand and polish today. They’re looking great now, but the light they emit is still woeful. Its the old projector and lenses...You can replace the len or the whole unit...Changing the globes makes a big difference, but you're still limited by the old projectors.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherpa Posted 7June, 2021 Report Share Posted 7June, 2021 Which LED bulbs did you use @911CSR? Did it require any modifications to the housing? Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911CSR Posted 9June, 2021 Report Share Posted 9June, 2021 On 07/06/2021 at 17:23, Sherpa said: Which LED bulbs did you use @911CSR? Did it require any modifications to the housing? I'll pull the lights and take a few pics when I get back home...I tried a few different bulbs -Misimoto (US) - 2 Stroke 3.0 LED / GTR Lighting Ultra LED (US) / Illumio (Aust) LED I stuck with Mishimoto for low and GTR for high beam. I've actually just bought a second set of headlights and I am going to rebuild with replacement projectors etc. Lets see how that goes... Fishcop and Sherpa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911CSR Posted 15June, 2021 Report Share Posted 15June, 2021 Finally got home and time to pull the headlights: The side by side is the current polished headlights next to the newly purschased units I am going to refurbish with replacement projectors, likely Mishimoto Bi-LED + High beam as well as totally rewire them given the usual issue of the early 2000 wiring cracking its insulation. The other is the current LED fitting. I had to replace some of the wiring due to the wiring insulation cracking but all in all a simple and easy replacement This is the end goal I am going to try and replicate/copy... tomo, luzzo and Sherpa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 18June, 2021 Report Share Posted 18June, 2021 On 16/06/2021 at 09:52, 911CSR said: This is the end goal I am going to try and replicate/copy... I like the black surround rather than the silver, gives a much fresher look. Would like to do some reading on this to see if it's something I would tackle. Do you have any references/links you could post up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911CSR Posted 18June, 2021 Report Share Posted 18June, 2021 11 minutes ago, luzzo said: I like the black surround rather than the silver, gives a much fresher look. Would like to do some reading on this to see if it's something I would tackle. Do you have any references/links you could post up? Yep...Here's the link to the build that I am going to follow: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/409915-high-performance-996-headlights-build-log-4.html Fishcop and luzzo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911CSR Posted 9July, 2021 Report Share Posted 9July, 2021 New Mishimoto LED's turned up today...Time to start playing Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 9July, 2021 Report Share Posted 9July, 2021 Well I've gone cheapish and ordered a 'kit' of LEDs from here https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/194207929713?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D50fb6341be4040a2ae15c7b96098977f%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D194207929713%26itm%3D194207929713%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Ad1dc522e-e073-11eb-951c-4643648b0981|parentrq%3A89ab946017a0a12af288e69cffcde751|iid%3A1 My thought is that this is just a weekend fun car in which I do minimal night driving... Just wanted a brighter white light for the time being and it's reversible. Joz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 9July, 2021 Report Share Posted 9July, 2021 4 hours ago, 911CSR said: New Mishimoto LED's turned up today...Time to start playing Looking forward to watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 18July, 2021 Report Share Posted 18July, 2021 I installed my LEDs this arvo, definitely brighter and whiter - I did the lot, parkers, fogs, low and high beams using the kit mentioned in my last post. Very easy and relatively cheap - a couple of comparative photos supplied. But watch out for the old brittle wiring, my right hand side wires were crumbling - I fixed them using shrink wrap, but may end up replacing the wire for peace of mind. JWM, Joz, TwoHeadsTas and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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