Plus the oems are so plane jane looking

 

I just got mine in the mail and they look the exact same as my oem ones. Guess only time will tell.

 

For you perhaps. How many will actually go through sealing them prior to install? And why should we correct a flaw in a new part prior to its use?

An alternative that would not require resealing is to buy a good clear OEM used set out of a local junk yard for under a hundred bucks. I bought a spare pair locally for 50 bucks. They are wrapped up in bubble wrap in a box, waiting for when I might need them. So far, my original 2007 set are still clear; I treat them to a plastic lens cleaner and protectant a few times a year. The boneyards in my area are now becoming plentiful with 2004 to 2007 F-150's.

Most don't wish to sell their used set of OEM's here in the classifieds, as the shipping costs are usually more then what the used set sells for. Which is why I suggest buying locally used.

 

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After

 

I agree. You shouldn't have to seal them. I didn't seal the ones on my 99 and they lasted for years. I sealed the ones for my 04 and one got a little condensation so had to re seal it. Yeah, they're cheap . My wife's acura TL cheapos are over $200/pc and the oems are off the charts which is why I keep sanding and sealing the originals. The junk yard is a good option to consider if you can locate them

 

An alternative that would not require resealing is to buy a good clear OEM used set out of a local junk yard for under a hundred bucks. I bought a spare pair locally for 50 bucks. They are wrapped up in bubble wrap in a box, waiting for when I might need them. So far, my original 2007 set are still clear; I treat them to a plastic lens cleaner and protectant a few times a year. The boneyards in my area are now becoming plentiful with 2004 to 2007 F-150's.


I wish my junkyards carries 04-07's. I was just there a few days ago, both yards had no 04's or later. The latest ones I could find where 2002. I was looking for a power seat maybe, and a ome radio upgrade. But walked away with a 71 Eldorado emblems, and cigarette ligter and ashtray. Just to show the kids what cars had back when. LOL

 

Oh man, the memories. I loved going to the junkyard. Of course we paid for our own cars back then and didn't complain about driving our parents $40,000 suv and how big it is

 

I've never sealed my aftermarket headlamps, and have had no moisture issues thru a harsh winter and wet spring... as they say, YMMV.

I replaced my OEM headlamps as they were accumulating little "micro" cracks throughout the lenses.