[touareg007]

Is there a way to clean the inside glass of the headlights to get rid of the film that starts to accumulate over time...

 

[Yeti]

Is there a way to clean the inside glass of the headlights to get rid of the film that starts to accumulate over time...

Not really it is a sealed unit.

 

[NorthVan]

Are you sure there is a film on the inside? I have seen some build up on the outside of the plastic lenses that will not come off with normal washing.

 

[touareg007]

Perhaps might be on the outside...any suggestions on the proper way to clean up...

 

[NorthVan]

I have read that wet sanding with a very fine paper (1000 - 2000 grit) and then using a high grade automotive polish to finish the job.

You may want to contact a professional detailer in your area to see if they have done this/want to do it for you.

 

[Evan Hughes]

they make a cleaner, just search goggle, i have seen one before, the headlights get all foggy and it takes it all away

 

[NorthVan]

they make a cleaner, just search goggle, i have seen one before, the headlights get all foggy and it takes it all away

Evan, I have seen that as well, I just couldn't find any support to refer some one to if they asked for more info. I am glad that someone has also seen a reference to a special cleaner.

As for the wet sanding thread, it came from here.

help reconditioning oxidized/yellow headlights - 6speedonline.com Forums

 

[Evan Hughes]

i swear they had it at the local rim shop

 

[NorthVan]

i swear they had it at the local rim shop

Did some more searches on 6 speed and found this thread. You seem to be right on the money.

Anyone got a DIY or some tips on polishing oxidized headlights? - 6speedonline.com Forums

 

[German]

Hello I have a quick question,to cut a long story short when putting back light unit I over tighten the spindal and shattered the plastic suround I had to buy a new tray , has anyone fitted this tray before as I would rather not have to buy another. BEWARE DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SPINDAL.!!!!!!!!!!!!$$$$$$$ Stewart

 

[Depiry]

3M makes a kit,also Flitz works,I have removed the D1S lamp and cleaned the Fresnel Lens up front thru the shutter with a long Hemostat,using Bausch and Lomb lens wipes,and the flowed the unit with Nitrogen to dry out condensation,using the boiler as a drying station,Marty

 

[touareg007]

I am trying this...will post when I have results

3M Plastic Cleaner & Polish Combo together will clean and protect your clear and colored plastics.

 

[gegray]

First post here folks. I have used a product called Crystal View with great success. Takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Cost $20.00 I picked it up at Advance Auto parts. Their web site says it is also available at Wal-Mart and K-Mart.

 

[blandis]

Not sure if these have issues with moisture on the inside of the lens or not. Have not hear of it. But if so, a trick I found some time ago if you ever get any is to lay the lens on something black in the sun face down. I used and old pool table cover I had. Checked it every 15 minutes or so to make sure all is well.

NAPA I know sells the lens referesh kit. Used it on my volvo with good results. Many of the quik lube places also offer this service.

 

[volkswagendude]

Didn't Depiry once make a quick 2 line post somewhere on this forum, as to how to clean the projector lenses from the inside? I'm curious myself, as my right side one does seem to have a very slight "milkyish" residue on the projector(eyeball) lense itself.

As far as the exterior plastic on the assembly is concerned, if it ain't too bad, try the Maguires Plastx. Otherwise something more substantial will be needed. I actually posted this concerning the exterior only(not the inside) here... http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f64/headlight-restoration-kits-which-one-is-best-31524.html

 

[Depiry]

I have removed the D1S lamp and cleaned the Fresnel Lens up front thru the shutter with a long Hemostat,using Bausch and Lomb lens wipes,and the flowed the unit with Nitrogen to dry out condensation,using the boiler as a drying station,Marty

 

[volkswagendude]

I have removed the D1S lamp and cleaned the Fresnel Lens up front thru the shutter with a long Hemostat,using Bausch and Lomb lens wipes,and the flowed the unit with Nitrogen to dry out condensation,using the boiler as a drying station,Marty

Damn, I just noticed that you had already posted this IN THIS THREAD(post #11) almost 1 year ago #-o

 

[brh8]

Yes there is a way_ pita - 3 hours worth it too? You have to disassemble the turn ight amber lense. go thru this small with coat hanger wrapped in a soft towel and windex. I did a write up on this back in august.. good luck1

 

[volkswagendude]

Yes there is a way_ pita - 3 hours worth it too? You have to disassemble the turn ight amber lense. go thru this small with coat hanger wrapped in a soft towel and windex. I did a write up on this back in august.. good luck1

I guess this is it? http://www.clubtouareg.com/forums/f43/make-your-head-lamps-look-new-again-28658.html If there is anything more you can add(or anybody else) before I embark on something I may regret, go for it!

I might have to give this a shot during the Christmas holidays..

 

[elky57]

i wonder how DE would work for this application. suppose to work as one hell of a polish... the question is am I brave enough to test on my own vehicle? hmmm