MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: mcr on June 16, 2013, 03:41:15 pm

Title: Non OEM Headlights
Post by: mcr on June 16, 2013, 03:41:15 pm
Hi have some severe scratches on my 05 GTI and need them replacing as a result. The VW garage want around £500 for the set (+ VAT) which seems expensive. Are there any other options?

I've seen a few things on eBay for around £150 a set but unsure if these are good enough/safe etc.

Thanks

Graham
Title: Re: Non OEM Headlights
Post by: Tortaruga on June 16, 2013, 04:27:54 pm
Restore them for twenty squid with a 3M headlight restoration kit.
Title: Re: Non OEM Headlights
Post by: mcr on June 16, 2013, 04:40:55 pm
Something like this one?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0078IHJ1K
Title: Re: Non OEM Headlights
Post by: Saintsteve on June 16, 2013, 04:51:30 pm
Quote from: mcr on June 16, 2013, 04:40:55 pm
Something like this one?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0078IHJ1K

Yes.. re done my Xenons with this kit.

My help thread here

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,60761.msg680925.html#msg680925
Title: Re: Non OEM Headlights
Post by: mcr on June 16, 2013, 04:56:41 pm
Great thanks, shame I cannot get the kit for £8.33 anymore :)

Many thanks,

Graham
Title: Re: Non OEM Headlights
Post by: Tortaruga on June 16, 2013, 05:29:38 pm
Quote from: mcr on June 16, 2013, 04:56:41 pm
shame I cannot get the kit for £8.33 anymore :)

Stop whinging :wink:- we've just saved you £583...!!!
Title: Re: Non OEM Headlights
Post by: mcr on June 16, 2013, 05:34:16 pm
Too right!

Next job is the Monza alloys :( New thread coming soon!
Title: Re: Non OEM Headlights
Post by: mcr on June 19, 2013, 11:38:46 pm
Quote from: Tortaruga on June 16, 2013, 05:29:38 pm
Quote from: mcr on June 16, 2013, 04:56:41 pm
shame I cannot get the kit for £8.33 anymore :)

Stop whinging :wink:- we've just saved you £583...!!!

I had to buy 2 kits, they were really bad!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FiVu1TZZ.jpg&hash=443ed4d87e4b03455d12897682bc8b4594c29ac6)
Have done the left one and the result is amazingly good! - Will post final pics later in the week once finshed