beware senior moments

euro44 · 16th March 2020, 10:21

A word of warning, don't do what I have done. Decided to use a headlight refurb kit I was given as a xmas present. All went well according to the instructions and the end result, although not perfect ( some deep stone chips remained ) I was happy that I had improved the light output. I used plenty of water to lubricate the abrasives used ( 800, 1200, 2000 ) and the polishing paste. I had masked off pretty well before starting so once I had washed all the residue off I assumed all was well and went for a short drive!!! BIG MISTAKE. The residue from the polishing paste had run down behind the rad, lights etc and the fan did a great job of distributing masses of white blobs all over the engine. Took half a day removing them and cant reach all without engine removal. NOT my brightest plan. BE WARNED.

T-Cut · 16th March 2020, 12:38

Blimey!
So be sure to remove engine before doing the headlamp polish. Worth remembering.

TC

macafee2 · 16th March 2020, 12:46

I had not covered the engine when I did mine, white spots everywhere, doh!

macafee2

dinky d · 16th March 2020, 17:54

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Originally Posted by macafee2

I had not covered the engine when I did mine, white spots everywhere, doh!

macafee2

I thought there was masking tape in the kit,I done mine with no problem.

drewbie · 16th March 2020, 19:25

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

Blimey!
So be sure to remove engine before doing the headlamp polish. Worth remembering.

TC

Priceless

euro44 · 16th March 2020, 20:47

Yes dinky d there was masking tape in the kit and I also used plastic sheeting and gaffa tape to protect the bodywork, however because I drove the car straight away there must have been a fair amount of wet paste residue hidden behind the light units which was forced into the engine bay by air pressure. Probably if I had left it for a few hours it would have drained away or dried. it took a lot of work to remove it, and that's why I posted a warning to others not to be as simple as I was.

Arctic · 16th March 2020, 22:52

Remove the lights from the car is best, and will not take that long

jeremy · 17th March 2020, 09:17

Arctic is there a how to for that, or is it just obvious? Jeremy

suzublu · 17th March 2020, 09:45

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Originally Posted by jeremy

Arctic is there a how to for that, or is it just obvious? Jeremy

The method I use for headlight removal is to take out the top row of bolts holding the bumper to the slam panel, plus the 2 screws under the wheel arch and tilt the bumper forward. Then you can access the 2 bolts holding the front of the lights, along with the 2 top bolts, unplug and remove

Complete bumper removal here https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...read.php?t=204

Arctic · 17th March 2020, 10:28

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Originally Posted by suzublu

The method I use for headlight removal is to take out the top row of bolts holding the bumper to the slam panel, plus the 2 screws under the wheel arch and tilt the bumper forward. Then you can access the 2 bolts holding the front of the lights, along with the 2 top bolts, unplug and remove

Complete bumper removal here https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...read.php?t=204

Hi Ron.
Yes same method the tilt down bumper works a treat even better if someone helps you

16th March 2020, 10:21	#1
euro44 Avid contributor mg zt-t 226th made from total of 396 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: chelmsford Posts: 155 Thanks: 175 Thanked 55 Times in 37 Posts	beware senior moments A word of warning, don't do what I have done. Decided to use a headlight refurb kit I was given as a xmas present. All went well according to the instructions and the end result, although not perfect ( some deep stone chips remained ) I was happy that I had improved the light output. I used plenty of water to lubricate the abrasives used ( 800, 1200, 2000 ) and the polishing paste. I had masked off pretty well before starting so once I had washed all the residue off I assumed all was well and went for a short drive!!! BIG MISTAKE. The residue from the polishing paste had run down behind the rad, lights etc and the fan did a great job of distributing masses of white blobs all over the engine. Took half a day removing them and cant reach all without engine removal. NOT my brightest plan. BE WARNED.

16th March 2020, 22:52	#7
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euro44 Avid contributor mg zt-t 226th made from total of 396 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: chelmsford Posts: 155 Thanks: 175 Thanked 55 Times in 37 Posts	Yes dinky d there was masking tape in the kit and I also used plastic sheeting and gaffa tape to protect the bodywork, however because I drove the car straight away there must have been a fair amount of wet paste residue hidden behind the light units which was forced into the engine bay by air pressure. Probably if I had left it for a few hours it would have drained away or dried. it took a lot of work to remove it, and that's why I posted a warning to others not to be as simple as I was.

17th March 2020, 09:17	#8
jeremy Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Limerick Posts: 106 Thanks: 71 Thanked 24 Times in 16 Posts	Arctic is there a how to for that, or is it just obvious? Jeremy