55w bulbs melting headlight!?

[Mart]

Originally Posted by winter.k

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!

Hi, do you drive with the high beam on very often?

[winter.k]

Originally Posted by Mart

Hi, do you drive with the high beam on very often?

I rarely use the high beams at all.

[Jamezo]

I'm new to my Boxster S and to the forum. I too have a burn damaged lens on the driver side headlight cover. I'd this going to require a complete headlight replacement or will I be able to get away with just doing the cover ( I think it's too far gone to repair it). Thanks!

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Jamezo

I'm new to my Boxster S and to the forum. I too have a burn damaged lens on the driver side headlight cover. I'd this going to require a complete headlight replacement or will I be able to get away with just doing the cover ( I think it's too far gone to repair it). Thanks!

If the inner lens on a halogen unit is burned, it can be removed and projectors like shown above can be installed. If your outer lens is damaged, you'll have to replace the headlight as you cannot buy parts for these.

[Jamezo]

Rats! That's what I thought. Thanks.