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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 01:43 PM
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hello everyone, new to the fourm. just picked up a nice 05 f 150 4 x 4 but the headlight are real bad. i looked on ebay and i checked with ford,wow what a difference in price. can anybody direct me in the right direction?

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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 02:45 PM
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Ford OEM for longevity and ebay for cheap. Most ebay sets will need silicone ran around the lense to housing gap to make them moisture proof. Within 2 years or so, you can expect the UV coating to peel as well. But at $60-$70 a set, I am sticking with ebay heads. I do use Detailers Pro headlight UV protectant every time I wash my truck though to help preserve them. I have had no issues with ebay heads if you seal them and treat them from time to time.
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Old Dec 18, 2016 | 10:33 PM
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How bad are your lights? A 3m headlight restore kit, then a coating to put UV protection back on it can make a world of difference. If you are not a detail enthusiast and don't have coatings, a nice sealant every couple months will help after you restore them.

If you don't want to go that route, Summers has went through quite a few sets of headlights and is the guy to listen to!!
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Old Dec 19, 2016 | 05:42 PM
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I personally bit the bullet and bought a set of OEM's after 10yrs and my stock lights looking like trash.


Hopefully will get another 10yrs out of them looking good
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