Cleared turn signals and marker lenses

[Armo325]

I recently cleared the front lights on my 2017 Silverado LT.  I really like the LTZ headlamps but didn't want to spend $1600 on an actual set (I might grab a pair down the road when they start making their way to salvage yards) so the Klearz lenses seemed like a decent, less expensive alternative.

 

As for the process, it was pretty tough and I'm not sure I'd do it again.  Bear in mind, however, this was my first attempt at opening sealed headlights and I had a lot to learn in the process.  These headlights have a solid bead of permaseal all the way around and it was tough to keep them at a workable temperature.  The workable temperature for the permaseal also leaves the plastic housing VERY soft so it was tricky to pry the permaseal out without damaging the housing.  There were a lot of trips back and forth from the oven.

 

The learning curve was pretty good, though.  The second one was a lot smoother than the first and I have some tips if anyone is considering it.  I'm not especially happy with the quality of my work on them and I definitely notice the imperfections.  The lights are properly sealed and work fine but the fit and finish isn't great.  As a group of people that care more about your trucks than most, all of you would likely notice my substandard work but I doubt an average person would pay much attention.

 

Before:

 

After:

 

You might have noticed I also swapped the tow mirror turn signals with a set from Boost Auto.  I'm pretty happy with those.

[tyler.r.jacobs]

Looks great! I have done the whole oven process before on the headlights on my old 15 silverado and yeah its not the most fun activity I've ever done. The end results are worth it in my opinion. Like you said though putting it all back together I wasn't happy with my fit and finish either. Good job though my friend!

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[Xpensive Chevy]

Looks Good... I️ did the whole DYI on my Tundra and my old Tahoe but due to the cost of a new set of headlights for the Silverado, I️ preferred the liability to be on someone else... Lol...
I️ did the both the smoked corner and signal lenses from Klearz Manufacturing...



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[Armo325]

On 11/12/2017 at 9:27 PM, Xpensive Chevy said:

Looks Good... I️ did the whole DYI on my Tundra and my old Tahoe but due to the cost of a new set of headlights for the Silverado, I️ preferred the liability to be on someone else... Lol...
I️ did the both the smoked corner and signal lenses from Klearz Manufacturing...



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That looks phenomenal.

[slj2008]

Look's good

[NoLand]

Looks Good... I️ did the whole DYI on my Tundra and my old Tahoe but due to the cost of a new set of headlights for the Silverado, I️ preferred the liability to be on someone else... Lol...
I️ did the both the smoked corner and signal lenses from Klearz Manufacturing...



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Who’d you get to clear your lights? I would also rather not tackle this myself...


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[Alex Hardy]

Looks great! I think it came out awesome.  I'm looking to order the Klearz smoke/clear lenses as well, seeing photos like these make me closer and closer to pulling the trigger.