2nd hand headlight?

catbaby11 · Apr 17th, 2012, 13:23

Hello,
We have a 2004 XC90 which I have recently run into a wall breaking the front passenger headlight. The whole headlight unit needs to be replaced, we have been quoted £298 + VAT for this (£360). The problems are a) we are pretty skint and b) the driver side headlight is quite worn so buying a brand new one for the passenger side will make this look daft.

Does anyone know where I could get a 2nd hand front passenger side headlight that is in good working condition?

Or would you just cough up for a brand new one and settle for a lopsided car?

Also, as a separate quick question, can I ask what type of oil you all use or what you feel is best for the performance of this car?

Many thanks!

mattman73 · Apr 17th, 2012, 13:56

try ebay or post a request on one of the parts request sites from google - should be able to get a better price than that.

If your other headlight has started to craze/cloud across the top, try using t-cut/rubbing compound and an electric polisher - i did this for about 10mins on each headlight and removed about 80% of the hazing

Coconut · Apr 19th, 2012, 10:07

There's one on E-Bay right now at £229.98 inc. delivery advertised as Brand New.
( I have no connection with the seller - just did a search for you :-)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-XC90...item33724ba8d0

As for the condition of your other headlamp, it's quite common for them to suffer scratches and crazing -
For a lot less than the cost of a new unit you can usually polish out the majority using a very fine polishing compound -
Search the XC90 forum for "Headlamps" where there's mention of a few products to try,
including Turtle Wax Headlamp Restorer Kit for about £20.00

Regarding Engine Oil, try searching the XC90 Forum for "Which Engine Oil" -
Plenty of discussions and you'll probably find the information specific for the engine variant you have ;-)

gmonag · Apr 19th, 2012, 23:00

Don't be too optimistic about what you can achieve with these kits. If the problem is "clouding" then the results can be very good but if there is "crazing", they will not cope so well. I tried with my own headlights and whilst they are improved, no amount of work will remove the small cracks which seem to go deep into the plastic.

Greg

catbaby11 · Apr 25th, 2012, 15:58

Great, thanks for your responses. I didn't know about the headlight restorer so will give it a go.

Apr 17th, 2012, 13:23	#1
catbaby11 New Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2012 15:59 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Leigh-on-sea	2nd hand headlight? Hello, We have a 2004 XC90 which I have recently run into a wall breaking the front passenger headlight. The whole headlight unit needs to be replaced, we have been quoted £298 + VAT for this (£360). The problems are a) we are pretty skint and b) the driver side headlight is quite worn so buying a brand new one for the passenger side will make this look daft. Does anyone know where I could get a 2nd hand front passenger side headlight that is in good working condition? Or would you just cough up for a brand new one and settle for a lopsided car? Also, as a separate quick question, can I ask what type of oil you all use or what you feel is best for the performance of this car? Many thanks!

Apr 19th, 2012, 10:07	#3
Coconut Older than Junior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2014 09:28 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Twon/City	There's one on E-Bay right now at £229.98 inc. delivery advertised as Brand New. ( I have no connection with the seller - just did a search for you :-) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-XC90...item33724ba8d0 As for the condition of your other headlamp, it's quite common for them to suffer scratches and crazing - For a lot less than the cost of a new unit you can usually polish out the majority using a very fine polishing compound - Search the XC90 forum for "Headlamps" where there's mention of a few products to try, including Turtle Wax Headlamp Restorer Kit for about £20.00 Regarding Engine Oil, try searching the XC90 Forum for "Which Engine Oil" - Plenty of discussions and you'll probably find the information specific for the engine variant you have ;-) __________________ 2008 XC90 D5 Executive, Sandstone Beige Leather, Active Bi-Xenons, Electric Sun Roof, Roof rails, Climate Control, Twin electric front heated seats, Volvo DTi, Full integrated phone, Westfalia Tow Bar.... Last edited by Coconut; Apr 19th, 2012 at 10:14. Reason: To add further info....

Apr 17th, 2012, 13:56	#2
mattman73 New Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2014 12:24 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: basingstoke	try ebay or post a request on one of the parts request sites from google - should be able to get a better price than that. If your other headlight has started to craze/cloud across the top, try using t-cut/rubbing compound and an electric polisher - i did this for about 10mins on each headlight and removed about 80% of the hazing

Apr 19th, 2012, 23:00	#4
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	Don't be too optimistic about what you can achieve with these kits. If the problem is "clouding" then the results can be very good but if there is "crazing", they will not cope so well. I tried with my own headlights and whilst they are improved, no amount of work will remove the small cracks which seem to go deep into the plastic. Greg

Apr 25th, 2012, 15:58	#5
catbaby11 New Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2012 15:59 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Leigh-on-sea	Great, thanks for your responses. I didn't know about the headlight restorer so will give it a go.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)