MK5 Golf GTI
General => Product Reviews => Topic started by: swedishfireball on June 03, 2013, 10:39:00 pm
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My headlights were looking extremely tired and pitted. Seen a few good reviews of the 3m kit and thought for a tenner I'd give it a bash. Very easy to follow instructions.
http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/p-2639-3m-headlight-restoration-kit.aspx?buttonstyle=2&utm_expid=1493557-4&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.3mdirect.co.uk%2Fc-662-car-cleaning-products.aspx%3Fbuttonstyle%3D2 (http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/p-2639-3m-headlight-restoration-kit.aspx?buttonstyle=2&utm_expid=1493557-4&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.3mdirect.co.uk%2Fc-662-car-cleaning-products.aspx%3Fbuttonstyle%3D2)
So here's before:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg28%2F6786%2F20130603180345.jpg&hash=567bf5927a12d1a59c1e4d596ce818ec0b1dddfb) (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg819%2F9935%2F20130603180355.jpg&hash=c9294c41a120058024d19aac83e5b710a7b69799)
As you can see they are a bit of a mess, have bugs living inside and basically not fit for purpose (cosmetically anyway)
This is after the first stage but I'll be skipping the boring parts. The only thing I would really recommend is covering the bumper and front of the car as once the water/polish stage comes about it can get a very messy with specks flying in every nook and cranny :laugh:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg51%2F985%2F20130603183501.jpg&hash=73e81831468cebca2237def3d2ba550f0c714216)
So here's the results. Bear in mind this was slightly rushed as I had to do other boring jobs before it got dark I'm very happy, for a tenner you really won't be disappointed.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg580%2F2148%2F20130603192654.jpg&hash=449e4999ef0e00a3cd9a40c3061dca29eaba5f46) (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg689%2F5469%2F20130603192659.jpg&hash=2af984e2860103dba4bc5bbbea65840409e7b0e8)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg855%2F240%2F20130603192646.jpg&hash=43fb8b0774dd7348eb5423b5c255b15fe318dcad) (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimageshack.us%2Fa%2Fimg694%2F5521%2F20130603192818.jpg&hash=bb93b7ae5a2c5d6b5a08e63641bc14f795134c86)
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I got a kit for both our cars but haven't had the bottle to try it on my xenon's yet, seems to get consistently good results though!
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great job man..
i bought the kit ages ago but havent got round to it yet
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Great results buddy. Done mine today too... my lights were the same as yours before and came up a treat after. Remember to put some UV protection on it after :happy2:
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Great results,
Just need to get rid of the spider out of your headlight now.
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cool
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I first used this kit a couple of years ago ..its very good and easy to use ..it will do a few cars worth
sent using my own fingers
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to get bugs out, get a wire coat hanger proper, cut it so you have the metal long bit, add double sided tape on it.
Now take out your side lights, and shove the wire down there and get the bugs stuck to the wire
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The result looks great. I will give it a try. :happy2:
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this is a really good kit! used it on most of the motors i have owned :)