Spyder Headlights coating peeling after 4 months. - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ammonia · 06-26-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by connor_lol

Please list other aftermarket headlight companies that have a better and more expensive product than Spyder.

Your case for Spyder's quality isn't going to be strong, seeing as we are in a thread showing how they've peeled in such a short period of time.

Pete156 · 06-26-2014, 12:53 PM

Looks as if someone wiped these headlamps with solvent of some kind. Just my 2 cents

immaculate · 06-26-2014, 01:20 PM

Can't say I'm surprised, the quality of their fog lights was crap too. Looks exactly like the problems I had with the DEPO headlights I had on my RSX.

connor_lol · 06-26-2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ammonia

Your case for Spyder's quality isn't going to be strong, seeing as we are in a thread showing how they've peeled in such a short period of time.

I'm not trying to be a troll, its just the facts. I was just trying to say that the Spyder's are the most expensive aftermarket one because he claimed they were "cheap" when all of the aftermarket options are "cheap". Besides the OEM 86 ones, I guess every headlight is cheap then.

charged86 · 06-26-2014, 06:18 PM

i feel like the only headlights to buy are oem jdm or the new 2014 headlights on the 10 series or whichever the come on.

What i want to see is a fix for the bumper ends keep popping out.

Poodles · 06-26-2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by charged86

i feel like the only headlights to buy are oem jdm or the new 2014 headlights on the 10 series or whichever the come on.

What i want to see is a fix for the bumper ends keep popping out.

JDM will have the wrong cutoff as they are RHD instead of LHD. You need LHD Euro spec stuff or Monogram/Series 10 lights.

Wizardhat · 06-26-2014, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete156

Looks as if someone wiped these headlamps with solvent of some kind. Just my 2 cents

Not to my knowledge. Appears due to just exposure to the elements during normal use.

Wizardhat · 06-27-2014, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jadewbj

Have you contacted them about the issue?

Spyder has contacted me about the issue. Awaiting their completion of processing of the issue.

Wizardhat · 06-28-2014, 12:05 AM

The peeling flaking off areas on both headlights has increased by 50% from when the pics above were taken 10 days ago. New area of peeling separate from the first area is about the size of a quarter on the driver's side and the lens coating there does not look healthy. It appears that I can expect extensive peeling/flaking spreading across the entire lens surface within a short time on both sides. Too dark for pictures right now.

Wizardhat · 06-29-2014, 11:04 PM

Below are pictures of the headlights after 10 days from when the pictures at the top were taken. More surface area now involved and independent spots now appearing. Looks like areas that get the most direct sun are being affected. Close up of the driver's side is in the middle. Highlighted the areas.

Ayoitszritchie · 06-30-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wizardhat

Below are pictures of the headlights after 10 days from when the pictures at the top were taken. More surface area now involved and independent spots now appearing. Looks like areas that get the most direct sun are being affected. Close up of the driver's side is in the middle. Highlighted the areas.

damn these pics alone stray me away from these... looks like im going to invest in a better brand.

skyloran · 06-30-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ayoitszritchie

damn these pics alone stray me away from these... looks like im going to invest in a better brand.

I stay with JDM

aakash · 07-01-2014, 09:35 AM

Hey,
I have no idea if this would work or not, I was watching a video by Griots garage, a headlight restoration video, in which they sanded the surface down smooth, then sprayed a 3M UV protectant spray…I have no idea if this is the same coating on most headlights, but wouldn’t you be able to sand that shit off and re-spray the light? Worst case scenario if your warranty claim fails.

Wizardhat · 07-01-2014, 03:07 PM

Hey,
I have no idea if this would work or not, I was watching a video by Griots garage, a headlight restoration video, in which they sanded the surface down smooth, then sprayed a 3M UV protectant spray…I have no idea if this is the same coating on most headlights, but wouldn’t you be able to sand that shit off and re-spray the light? Worst case scenario if your warranty claim fails.

Quote button not working.

Thanks for the info. Will put it in my box of options.

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06-28-2014, 12:05 AM	#37
Wizardhat Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: United States Posts: 53 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Peeling Update The peeling flaking off areas on both headlights has increased by 50% from when the pics above were taken 10 days ago. New area of peeling separate from the first area is about the size of a quarter on the driver's side and the lens coating there does not look healthy. It appears that I can expect extensive peeling/flaking spreading across the entire lens surface within a short time on both sides. Too dark for pictures right now.

06-29-2014, 11:04 PM	#38
Wizardhat Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: United States Posts: 53 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Updating thread Below are pictures of the headlights after 10 days from when the pictures at the top were taken. More surface area now involved and independent spots now appearing. Looks like areas that get the most direct sun are being affected. Close up of the driver's side is in the middle. Highlighted the areas. Attached Images

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immaculate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2017 Audi S3 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 237 Thanks: 37 Thanked 76 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can't say I'm surprised, the quality of their fog lights was crap too. Looks exactly like the problems I had with the DEPO headlights I had on my RSX.

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aakash Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: Boston, MA Posts: 66 Thanks: 41 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey, I have no idea if this would work or not, I was watching a video by Griots garage, a headlight restoration video, in which they sanded the surface down smooth, then sprayed a 3M UV protectant spray…I have no idea if this is the same coating on most headlights, but wouldn’t you be able to sand that shit off and re-spray the light? Worst case scenario if your warranty claim fails.

07-01-2014, 03:07 PM	#42
Wizardhat Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: United States Posts: 53 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey, I have no idea if this would work or not, I was watching a video by Griots garage, a headlight restoration video, in which they sanded the surface down smooth, then sprayed a 3M UV protectant spray…I have no idea if this is the same coating on most headlights, but wouldn’t you be able to sand that shit off and re-spray the light? Worst case scenario if your warranty claim fails. Quote button not working. Thanks for the info. Will put it in my box of options.

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