darrenlee1981 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Does anyone on here refurb headlights? After getting the car washed the state of my headlights both inside and out have made me feel sad. Would love to get some new ones but budget will not allow so any help much appreciated. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 It's easy mate...should only take one afternoon...just give it a go yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenlee1981 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Do UK Spec headlights fit JSpec cars?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra900bhp Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 yes mate they sure do I put them in mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow8dirty Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Just do it mate its not that hard once you take the plunge The hardest bit is actually putting it the oven and then attacking it with a screwdriver I have to admit to having gone wildly over budget on this tho, I've had to buy a second tube of Asda smart price toothpaste! I did do a scrub on the outside to start with but then it became obvious that i'd have to split em and do the inside as well. Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1JZGTE Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Just do it mate its not that hard once you take the plunge The hardest bit is actually putting it the oven and then attacking it with a screwdriver I have to admit to having gone wildly over budget on this tho, I've had to buy a second tube of Asda smart price toothpaste! I did do a scrub on the outside to start with but then it became obvious that i'd have to split em and do the inside as well. Cheers Matt Matt, what's the procedure? take lights off car, whack in oven, take apart, polish with toothpaste inside and out? How do you reseal to stop rainwater getting in after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 You can reuse the original sealant by reheating in the oven again or you can scrape that out and replace with black silicone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow8dirty Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 To be honest I haven't put it back together again yet but that is the plan this weekend, having put it in the oven once I've now got a feel for how long to get it to the right consistency. honestly if I can do it to get my 20yr old sup one step further away from chavdom anyone can, any q's you got do a search or put in here and me or someone will answer I'm sure. I got lots of info just browsing around and also here was useful for the actual splitting, http://mkiv.com/techarticles/headlights/index.html Other materials can be used but bang per buck, hand polishing with 25p a tube toothpaste takes some beating. hth, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Quick run-down of the process: Heat lights in oven Split lights (clips & sealant) Clean up inside / outside of lens Paint inner if wanting to "facelift look" the insides Heat up both parts of light (lens & housing) Push back together fully Back in oven for sealants to merge back together Clips on Unfortunatly with any splitting of headlights on any car, there is a element of risk that a tiny gap is left in the sealant & moisture can get in, but usually if fine if they havent been split too many times. Hmm I should apply to start offering this as a service with the amount of times ive gone through this process myself & ran through for others > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball87 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Halfords rubbing compound is very good for this job. Cleans the yellow staining straight off. It's in the paint section for about £3 a tube I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball87 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I found with mine most of the staining was on the outside. I would clean the outside off first mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenlee1981 Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Cheers guys. Great help and support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I was lucky enough to pick a set up that were already split, just need to put them back together now :-) Where in yorkshire you from mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenlee1981 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Lucky you. Shipley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Huddersfield here, Shipley is not too far from my uncle's house in Nabwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenlee1981 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Not too far apart at all then.....even in Huddersfield! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girth45 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Did mine, not hard at all just take your time, key is the heating up, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 When I get my car running we will have to have a mini get together. I might have a set of refurbed lights for sale by then if you have not already done yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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