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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: Jezzer on 07 March 2011, 13:40:35

Title: Mk1 headlights
Post by: Jezzer on 07 March 2011, 13:40:35

Hi all
My headlights on my 2000 Mk1 CDX have become 'clouded' on the outside, we all know the headlights are brilliant at the best of times, but the perpex has become hazy  ::)
Any suggestions for polishing them u and what to use, have tried metal polish (Not Brasso yet?) or is it not worth it?

Or do I just get some 2nd hand ones in better nick?

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: fiend61 on 07 March 2011, 15:05:01

less pain on the arm is source some new lenses easy to come off and replace, but i found tcut works but needs alot of work to get anything like  :'(

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: ffcgary1 on 07 March 2011, 15:56:52

I would think that your best bet would be to replace them, there are enough cars on her being broken for spares and they are easy enough to replace.
 I know what you mean by poor performance but they are improved by fitting Osram Nightbreaker bulbs. That improves them even more.
 :y

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: andyc on 07 March 2011, 16:37:31

I use T cut and a Machine Polisher witha nice soft pad and loads of water.

Do both lamps and a service job now and have fitted Nightbreaker.

The lens come up nice and shiny but its the reflector that still make the lamp crap.

I've a spare set of lamps that i'll pull apart and see if the reflectors will polish up

Andy

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: markrl on 07 March 2011, 19:11:25

Don't try to polish the reflectors the chrome peels faster then an albino sitting in the midday sun.  :(

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: Andy B on 07 March 2011, 19:40:20

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Don't try to polish the reflectors the chrome peels faster then an albino sitting in the midday sun.  :(

 

don't even look at it hard either.  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: Jezzer on 08 March 2011, 16:01:28

Thanks everyone - great advice as usual.
I fitted Halfords Brilliance Bulbs (2 for one at the moment at £19.95) Much better.
I will try the TCut idea, as I have a machine polisher - if that fails I'll try replacements!!

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: fiend61 on 10 March 2011, 21:16:44

dont forget though you really only need the lenses if your reflectors are ok as said easy to change via oven cooking  :y

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 12 March 2011, 01:42:13

I found this the other week, not tried it yet due to a "stairs" injury, but will report back

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=2173857

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: fiend61 on 12 March 2011, 08:02:14

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I found this the other week, not tried it yet due to a "stairs" injury, but will report back

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=2...

i use this at work
basically it is for cleaning the plastics on electrical equipment, it will not buff up the headlight lenses as it is really not abrasive  ;)

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 13 March 2011, 00:15:40

Hmmm, ordered on recommendation from a.n. other, who uses it on Dj CD player displays, swears by it... but if you've tried it, I'll not bother!  :y

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: fiend61 on 13 March 2011, 00:41:22

yes it would be ok for that purpose but he isnt going to get the same sort of wear and tear that a headlight is  :y  it is ok for cleaning fingerprints and sortof everyday grime but a headlight lens needs some sort of mild abrasive  :y
saw something on fleabay the otherday for polishing headlights but as far as i can see it is on a form of tcut  :-/

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 13 March 2011, 00:45:43

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yes it would be ok for that purpose but he isnt going to get the same sort of wear and tear that a headlight is  :y  it is ok for cleaning fingerprints and sortof everyday grime but a headlight lens needs some sort of mild abrasive  :y
saw something on fleabay the otherday for polishing headlights but as far as i can see it is on a form of tcut  :-/

You've never worked with DJ's in a nightclub, they are some of the most heavy handed muppets on the face of the earth- believe me you'd be amazed the state the gear gets in, it's truly incredible!  ::)

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: fiend61 on 13 March 2011, 00:48:40

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You've never worked with DJ's in a nightclub, they are some of the most heavy handed muppets on the face of the earth- believe me you'd be amazed the state the gear gets in, it's truly incredible

yup but have never seen a dj doing 70mph + either  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 13 March 2011, 00:56:13

Speeding? DJ's? Never...... :-X

Absinthe is corrosive, as are cigarettes!

I would suspect the H/L is a harder perspex though, may explain the lack of impact of the RS stuff

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: doug4293 on 13 March 2011, 06:34:14

my headlight glass were all yellowy when i got the car, poliched them up with toothpaste would you believe and they came up a treat.

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: Cliffo B on 13 March 2011, 08:34:50

I use Meguiar's Plast-RX made for the job :y defo does what it say's on the tin,cost me 6.50

Title: Re: Mk1 headlights
Post by: markrl on 13 March 2011, 10:34:10

Brasso will also do a very good job  :y