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winter.k · 12-31-2013, 04:12 PM

Hey Guys,

I started using 55w Philips Crystal Vision (not diamond vision) low beam halogen bulbs in my 00' 986S headlamps about six months ago. I wanted to use a bulb with slightly whiter light to better match some DRLs I added.

I have just recently started seeing burn damage and melting of my inner headlamp lens on both headlamps.

I thought I did my homework and selected a well reviewed bulb (with a slight blue tint). I didn't think I was at risk of damaging my headlamp since I stayed with 55w bulbs. Do some bulbs get hotter because they are designed to achieve a certain look? What am I missing here?

... On the damage control front, I am hoping to repair the damage done to the inner lenses. I have seen that the headlights can be successfully opened in previous posts, but are the inner lenses available for replacement? If not, has anyone had success removing the burn mark by resurfacing the lens?

Thanks in advance for any input!

12-31-2013, 04:12 PM	#1
winter.k Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 221	55w bulbs melting headlight!? Hey Guys, I started using 55w Philips Crystal Vision (not diamond vision) low beam halogen bulbs in my 00' 986S headlamps about six months ago. I wanted to use a bulb with slightly whiter light to better match some DRLs I added. I have just recently started seeing burn damage and melting of my inner headlamp lens on both headlamps. I thought I did my homework and selected a well reviewed bulb (with a slight blue tint). I didn't think I was at risk of damaging my headlamp since I stayed with 55w bulbs. Do some bulbs get hotter because they are designed to achieve a certain look? What am I missing here? ... On the damage control front, I am hoping to repair the damage done to the inner lenses. I have seen that the headlights can be successfully opened in previous posts, but are the inner lenses available for replacement? If not, has anyone had success removing the burn mark by resurfacing the lens? Thanks in advance for any input!