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Offline f1fan

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Headlamp Adjustment/Deflectors for driving in Europe
« on: July 09, 2013, 02:45:09 pm »
I'm taking my GTi over to France in a couple of weeks time so thought about getting all the usual guff like triangles, hi-viz jackets etc all sorted out.  As it's the first time I've taken the GTi abroad I've not had to deal with adjusting the headlamps so I don't dazzle other cars.

Do the GTi lights need to be adjusted?  Are they Asymmetric or Symmetric lights?  i.e.  _ _/  or _ _

How have you guys dealt with this?

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Re: Headlamp Adjustment/Deflectors for driving in Europe
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2013, 05:01:21 pm »
I started a similar thread a short while ago. Can't find the link at the mo but if I do I'll post it.
I decided to get some stick on beam deflectors - ebay, only a few quid. These are ones which are supposed NOT to reflect too much heat.
As it's unlikely I will do much if any nightime driving, I'm only going to stick them on if needed. The problem being that they can be a b****er to get off cleanly! It's difficult to scrape the plastic cover without damage.
I have heard that Isopropyl alchohol will dissolve the sticky without damage to the plastic. I'm going to try a hidden area tonight to see the effect. I'll post results.
Hope that helps a bit!
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Re: Headlamp Adjustment/Deflectors for driving in Europe
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2013, 05:05:07 pm »
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Re: Headlamp Adjustment/Deflectors for driving in Europe
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2013, 05:20:00 pm »
Just tested Isopropyl alcohol on a hidden area of the head lamp front and no effect. It also cleared some well stuck on beam deflector remains from my neighbours car. Result!
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Re: Headlamp Adjustment/Deflectors for driving in Europe
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2013, 05:24:28 pm »
Have a look here if you have xenon headlights.  :smiley:
http://www.thewindinglane.co.uk/images/pdf/xenon.pdf
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Re: Headlamp Adjustment/Deflectors for driving in Europe
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2013, 10:23:19 pm »
Quote from: OSB on July 09, 2013, 05:20:00 pm
Just tested Isopropyl alcohol on a hidden area of the head lamp front and no effect. It also cleared some well stuck on beam deflector remains from my neighbours car. Result!

Thanks for the link, I did a search for 'abroad' and didnt find it before I posted.

I have standard Halogens so will go for the stickers.

Where did you buy the Isopropyl from?
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Re: Headlamp Adjustment/Deflectors for driving in Europe
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2013, 07:56:30 am »
I scrounged a small bottle of Isopropyl from work!
But you can get it on ebay quite cheap. It's useful stuff for fine cleaning and degreasing small parts.
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