Grazer Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I cleaned my headlights last week using a combination of mkiv.com and mkivsupra.net instructions! They came up really well. I used Plexus Plastic Cleaner and Novus Scratch Remover. Both were delivered very quickly. Before: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gcsimpson/2004_06_lightsb4_web.jpg After: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/gcsimpson/2004_06_lightsafter_web.jpg I replaced the bulbs with Philips clear vision bulbs and the difference is amazing. Unfortunately I keep getting flashed as other drivers think I have full beam on! The bad bit is I have developed condensation in one of the lights. Has anyone else had this problem? I will obviously need to take the light out again and add some more sealant. Any advice on what sealant to use & how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Yes, Dont add more sealant though - I tried it 4 times and it made not a blind bit of difference. Get it back in the oven - scoop ALL the old sealant off - its HORRIBLE stuff, you may have to oven it a couple of times to get it all out. Go down to a DIY store and buy some methoxymethylethyl acetate (sealocrete all weather sealant). Re-seal it. Wear rubber gloves!!!!! I did mine 2 or 3 months ago and still have some on my arm. Even tried burning it off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Originally posted by stealthhosts Wear rubber gloves!!!!! I did mine 2 or 3 months ago and still have some on my arm. Even tried burning it off! PMSL:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Originally posted by stealthhosts Go down to a DIY store and buy some sealocrete all weather sealant but don't go to B&Q for it, They don't sell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Originally posted by Jake but don't go to B&Q for it, They don't sell it Really? thats a bit shit innit - it's a pretty standard piece of kit when doing drainpipes and exteriour wall holes and stuff. Nothing surprises me about B & Q anymore though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I think Ian C stuck a bag of silica gel in the back of one of his lights when he had that problem, hopefully Ian can tell us if that helped. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Grazer, They do look very good indeed, well done. Did you order yours from your links above? Mine still look nice and shiney but because i'm a num nut i scratched them a bit with a really old well worn out washing up spange type thing:devil: i dont know weather to get Novus 2 Fine Scratch remover as the scratches arnt too bad, although noticable. How did you find it? Regards Stephen V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grazer Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 I ordered them from those links - very prompt delivery. I used the novus 2 first and it looked terrible initially - i thought i had buggered it up - but i persevered and they came out really well after buffing and novus 1. I also used an old head on an electric toothbrush which I found essential for the corners and the writing on the inside in which pockets of polish got stuck! Not that I'm sad...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Cheers for that. I'll get ordering then Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I replaced the bulbs with Philips clear vision bulbs and the difference is amazing. Unfortunately I keep getting flashed as other drivers think I have full beam on! Does that mean you drive at more than 60 in the dark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMG Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 i had the condensation problem with one of mine too, i put it back in the oven until it had all evapourated and had no more problems since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Cheapest place to buy headlights ? Internet ? - Nope (Up to £700 pair) Answer ? Toyota !! Well I would have never have guessed. Pair for £320 inc tax. Why buy em ? Its all in the eyes my friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 My pair of UK spec glass headlights from Toyota were less than £250 (no bulbs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Even better ! I take it you have all upgraded then ? Makes a hell of a difference IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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