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11-07-2012, 09:19 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Hi guys
Just went to get a Road worthy on my car and told I need to fix my headlights. They're really cloudy (the covers) almost like the plastic is corroding on the inside. Is there any fix for this? The guy reckons he knows someone who can fix it for $100 but I'm not sure. Any ideas? |
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11-07-2012, 09:32 PM
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having Fiesta withdrawals
Join Date: May 2011
Location: God's Country (The Shire)
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You could try this but if it's on the inside you may need to pull the headlights apart.
http://compare.ebay.com.au/like/1508...PriceItemTypes
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11-07-2012, 09:39 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Is it the inside or is it the outside.
If its the outside, hit it with the buffer and some fine cut polish and it will come up as new. |
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12-07-2012, 07:12 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Yup on the inside unfortunately. Not sure how to even get the headlights off.
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12-07-2012, 11:24 AM
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Petro-sexual
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,527
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I've never seen headlights damaged on the inside unless they were submerged in water, or melted with high powered globes.
3M do a good restoration kit. |
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12-07-2012, 11:55 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Brighton, Adelaide
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pictures could help?
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12-07-2012, 07:13 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Canberra
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Its a common problem on cougars. You can use any headlight restoration kit. I tried the one from Autobarn. Works great. I used on mine and they are like new. You need to have a bit of patience and do as advised in instructions without skipping steps.
I would suggest to take head lights out to do this. Its easy to take them off. Just 2 bolts and loosen up third and unplug electrical plug, it will pop out. You will find instructions in owners manual.
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12-07-2012, 09:28 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Thanks guys I'll give it a go, might save some $ doing it myself.
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Cloudy headlights - any fix?
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