steve0 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 hi folks my sups headlights are that funny yellow colour isit the plastic glass or is it in side and is there anyway to open them up and clean i know you can get refurbed ones from someone on here but he hasnt any at the moment and im wanting to do something with theses asap as they look crap cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 there is but it's a pain in the ass mate. get gzaerojon to refurb them for you for £100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Try using a cutting paste (like t-cut) on the out side first before attempting anything on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 big smelly hairy pain in the ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 give them to jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Buy new ones I have a couple of pairs in stock at the moment, see details here. http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=68295 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjp Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Ill second that , Give them to jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I'd just buy new ones, they can get condensation in them again once opened unless they're done properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I'd just buy new ones, they can get condensation in them again once opened unless they're done properly Its not the condensation its the mouldy type layer that builds up. I know its cos of condenstation but it will happen any way to any light. Refurb would last just as long as a new set, but those ones of Nics look mighty fine! You could always hold on for a set of jons angel eye lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Its not the condensation its the mouldy type layer that builds up. I know its cos of condenstation but it will happen any way to any light. Refurb would last just as long as a new set, but those ones of Nics look mighty fine! You could always hold on for a set of jons angel eye lights! The facelift headlights don't suffer from yellowing like the early ones do, mine are around 5 years old now and look virtually new. They also do not seem to scratch up as easily, so I'm guessing the lens is made from different plastic (probably higher grade of poly carbonate). I also remember reading a theory that the early model headlights suffer from yellowing more than the late model ones, due to sunlight reflecting off the chrome inner onto the inside of the lens which would promote mould growth. No idea whether there is any truth in this theory though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Solvol works fine on the outside, only takes a bit of elbow grease lol. Failing that gzaerojon is your man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 T-cut works wonders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moistfinger Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 MEGUIARS PLASTX - Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish . Brings them up like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I used Autoglym metal polish on the most yellow parts then T cut then auto glym glass polish, just stuff i had lying around but made a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snead Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Definately give them to Jon. see pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooper-supra Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 give them to jon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Give me a shout Steve0 if you need any advice, also have a look HERE for some custom ideas cheers guy for the nice words you're too kind angel eyes are very nearly ready so look out for the full report soon Hi Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 SteveO, if cleaning the outside doesn't tidy them up, follow this excellent guide by Supraloopy to refurb them: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=40207 I did this a while ago and my lights look really good now. It's not very difficult and you won't have a problem with condensation provided you take care when putting them back together and use some new sealant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0 Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 thats quite simlier to the oven trick for the celica indicators if you want to make them clear but think il get hold of heat gun from somewhere might give it a try as cash is short the now as needing a service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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