MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: munchbunch on October 27, 2015, 11:53:53 am

Title: Cloudy Headlights
Post by: munchbunch on October 27, 2015, 11:53:53 am: Hi,

I'm new to here and I was wondering is the clouding of the headlights a common problem? I own a TDI so was looking to buy some GTI headlights but it seems mine and most of the ones I've found for sale have this problem. Can anyone help?
Title: Re: Cloudy Headlights
Post by: Washout on October 27, 2015, 09:03:40 pm: It's a common problem on most cars it's a combination of factors breaking down the plastic. Thi is what you need,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Headlight-Headlamp-Lens-Restoration-Kit-/111799290119?hash=item1a07c1c907:g:3iUAAOSwyvBV9xql

And a drill. :signLOL: you will also need to seal the headlight.
Title: Re: Cloudy Headlights
Post by: white91 on October 27, 2015, 09:20:31 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.tapatalk-cdn.com%2F15%2F10%2F27%2F721d0ece874b034b64e95ff371b9388b.jpg&hash=f34304bb3017fef5c822e405353b0f5a325a11cc)

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Title: Re: Cloudy Headlights
Post by: munchbunch on October 28, 2015, 12:34:06 am: Awesome thanks! some good results on your lights. Will have to give this a try.
Title: Re: Cloudy Headlights
Post by: munchbunch on October 28, 2015, 12:43:54 am: Any recommendations of what to protect with?
Title: Re: Cloudy Headlights
Post by: Washout on October 28, 2015, 09:20:16 pm: This has good reviews and would b what I'm going to use.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Surface-Sealant-Glass-Inhibitor-Repellent/dp/B00A3S1RGU/
Title: Re: Cloudy Headlights
Post by: munchbunch on October 28, 2015, 10:17:20 pm: Thanks :happy2:
Title: Re: Cloudy Headlights
Post by: white91 on October 28, 2015, 10:25:55 pm: That stuff says it cannot be used on polycarbonate?

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Title: Re: Cloudy Headlights
Post by: munchbunch on October 28, 2015, 10:35:10 pm: I've used a paint sealant on my rear lights so not sure if that would be any good? It's supposed to protect from pretty much everything you would expect for about 6 months...
Title: Re: Cloudy Headlights
Post by: swebster94 on October 30, 2015, 07:21:52 pm: They came out great, mine need doing I was going to try the meguiars one step kit but for the extra £5 I think I'll try this kit now! :happy2: