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    Aftermarket clear headlight lenses?

    Has anyone had good luck with replacement headlight lenses from Ebay or Amazon? Was the fit spot on...not loose...no moisture? Seeing prices range from about $25-35 (pair) versus $100+ from dealership.
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    Quote Originally Posted by czaredd View Post
    Has anyone had good luck with replacement headlight lenses from Ebay or Amazon? Was the fit spot on...not loose...no moisture? Seeing prices range from about $25-35 (pair) versus $100+ from dealership.
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    I've gotten the magneti marelli replacement lenses for my sedan from Amazon. Fit perfect. Just do your due diligence for part numbers and fitment for your particular car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eeeks View Post
    I've gotten the magneti marelli replacement lenses for my sedan from Amazon. Fit perfect. Just do your due diligence for part numbers and fitment for your particular car.

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    Thanks I saw those....there like $115. Not a bad price I was just wondering about the fitment of the cheaper ones. Thanks again!

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    I bought some cheap ones on ebay and the fit was fine and have been great but you must use a new gasket or butyl rope to seal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dhurley34 View Post
    I bought some cheap ones on ebay and the fit was fine and have been great but you must use a new gasket or butyl rope to seal.
    Thanks! Did you buy new gaskets or use the butyl? If you used butyl...what size?

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    I used new gaskets. However, I would imagine that 1/4in would work.

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    The 15 year old lense foam gaskets after cleaning them looked as new. I used them again..(they do not leak water) .after reconditioning my original lenses.

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