"hazy" headlights no more.... - Page 2

Plezier · 21st September 2012, 14:23

Wouldn't know. The lamps in my 2000 vintage 75 are halogen bulb and they needed polishing due to over spray of paint and general grime.

Zafonic · 4th October 2012, 15:15

I,ve tried everything, from T-Cut, to Compound, wet n dry, buffer and next doors cat and they still look naff. Bought some Brasso from horrid Tesco for 50 bob and jackpot, the lights and spots look brand new YEEEEEHAAAAAA

rovexCDTi · 4th October 2012, 18:20

They will need doing semi regularly though because the reason Brasso works is that it leaves oil behind that clarifies the haze (like fat on chip paper). It wears off.

Zafonic · 4th October 2012, 19:15

Any permanent solution, Christian?

rovexCDTi · 4th October 2012, 19:18

Only really buffing out hard, with a drill polishing head (a few quid on ebay), then coat in one of the ceramic hard coats, or a glass coating like G-Technic G1 (or 3).

Zafonic · 4th October 2012, 19:22

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Originally Posted by rovexCDTi

Only really buffing out hard, with a drill polishing head (a few quid on ebay), then coat in one of the ceramic hard coats, or a glass coating like G-Technic G1 (or 3).

Well i,ve got the drill head and some Prima Amigo, i,m sure that will do it

murphyv310 · 26th November 2012, 19:22

The best way to stop the lights getting pitted and abraded is to take them off during the day

My "W" reg lights are very good with little pitting, I wonder if driving too close to the vehicle in front and high speeds have a bearing on this?

GT Courier · 26th November 2012, 19:24

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Originally Posted by pab

Even though the lens is acceptable,when the lights are on the pitted areas can be seen..But as I say a vast improvement.

I just bought new headlights...

MangoMan · 26th November 2012, 19:27

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Originally Posted by GT Courier

I just bought new headlights...

I was going to suggest the same thing!!!

Although I've been really lucky with mine, maybe it was a 'Wednesday' Car........ Unless the previous owner did them for me..???

21st September 2012, 14:23	#11
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	Wouldn't know. The lamps in my 2000 vintage 75 are halogen bulb and they needed polishing due to over spray of paint and general grime. __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

4th October 2012, 15:15	#12
Zafonic Banned Rover 75 Conni cdt 160 Join Date: May 2012 Location: CHESTERFIELD Posts: 1,691 Thanks: 310 Thanked 110 Times in 90 Posts	Brasso I,ve tried everything, from T-Cut, to Compound, wet n dry, buffer and next doors cat and they still look naff. Bought some Brasso from horrid Tesco for 50 bob and jackpot, the lights and spots look brand new YEEEEEHAAAAAA

4th October 2012, 18:20	#13
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	They will need doing semi regularly though because the reason Brasso works is that it leaves oil behind that clarifies the haze (like fat on chip paper). It wears off. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

4th October 2012, 19:15	#14
Zafonic Banned Rover 75 Conni cdt 160 Join Date: May 2012 Location: CHESTERFIELD Posts: 1,691 Thanks: 310 Thanked 110 Times in 90 Posts	re Any permanent solution, Christian?

4th October 2012, 19:18	#15
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Only really buffing out hard, with a drill polishing head (a few quid on ebay), then coat in one of the ceramic hard coats, or a glass coating like G-Technic G1 (or 3). __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th November 2012, 19:22	#17
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	The best way to stop the lights getting pitted and abraded is to take them off during the day My "W" reg lights are very good with little pitting, I wonder if driving too close to the vehicle in front and high speeds have a bearing on this? __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ