Off colour headlamps.

Pablo · 28-09-09, 11:22 PM

Has anyone come across a soloution or product to sort a slightly dis-coloured headlamp ?? the previous owner of my coupe changed one unit at the cost of £132 from Audi and this has left me with a noticable difference but there's no way i'm shelling out that amount of cash for something purely cosmetic........ Ideas/suggestions much appreciated as i'd like her to look good for the Breakfast club at the weekend.

SteveCat · 28-09-09, 11:28 PM

Hi Pablo and welcome here mate!

Best colour you have there...

I have a 94 Coupe myself and have done my headlamps.

OK,what I did was this.....

Unclip the headlamp lenses,theres a few metal clips all the way round them.Cant remember if you have to remove the headlight to do this.If you do,take it out!

Once out,you can obviously clean the inside of the glass.I use Autoglym Fast Glass.I clayed mine first,that was only on the outside though.

Dont try rubbing the chromey plastic reflector behind the bulb though.It will remove the surface of the reflecty stuff

On the outside of the glass once refitted I'd clay it,as this improves vision and they look surprisingly new after this.Then the glass cleaner,then buff off.

Sounds a bit anal,but does last,and makes a big difference.

Have fun matey!

Steve

Pablo · 28-09-09, 11:36 PM

Nice one for the quick reply and the info, i'll try it this week sometime. See you on sunday with a bit of luck

SteveCat · 28-09-09, 11:39 PM

Thats ok mate

Yep,we will try and get over to Cosford.
Perhaps have a dual convoy there???

Pablo · 28-09-09, 11:46 PM

I'm going to travel just to meet some more members really, i went to yorkshire last sunday but got there a bit late due to being a lazy bugger and still in pj's at about half 2 on a sunday afternoon

....... as for a convoy i don't know if we'd cross paths on our way there ?? i'm down in derby and a bit clueless when it comes to getting from a to b so i usually just sat nav it

28-09-09, 11:28 PM	#2
SteveCat 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,523	. Hi Pablo and welcome here mate! Best colour you have there... I have a 94 Coupe myself and have done my headlamps. OK,what I did was this..... Unclip the headlamp lenses,theres a few metal clips all the way round them.Cant remember if you have to remove the headlight to do this.If you do,take it out! Once out,you can obviously clean the inside of the glass.I use Autoglym Fast Glass.I clayed mine first,that was only on the outside though. Dont try rubbing the chromey plastic reflector behind the bulb though.It will remove the surface of the reflecty stuff On the outside of the glass once refitted I'd clay it,as this improves vision and they look surprisingly new after this.Then the glass cleaner,then buff off. Sounds a bit anal,but does last,and makes a big difference. Have fun matey! Steve __________________ Mercedes E220 Sportline Coupe

28-09-09, 11:39 PM	#4
SteveCat 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,523	. Thats ok mate Yep,we will try and get over to Cosford. Perhaps have a dual convoy there??? __________________ Mercedes E220 Sportline Coupe

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28-09-09, 11:36 PM	#3
Pablo Grown up member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 59	Nice one for the quick reply and the info, i'll try it this week sometime. See you on sunday with a bit of luck

28-09-09, 11:46 PM	#5
Pablo Grown up member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 59	I'm going to travel just to meet some more members really, i went to yorkshire last sunday but got there a bit late due to being a lazy bugger and still in pj's at about half 2 on a sunday afternoon ....... as for a convoy i don't know if we'd cross paths on our way there ?? i'm down in derby and a bit clueless when it comes to getting from a to b so i usually just sat nav it