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Title: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: richardhammond on 09 December 2007, 10:01

Conensation and dirt in headlamps glass.
 Can they be removed to wipe clean? If so how?

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: monkeyalan on 09 December 2007, 10:16

i don't think you can seperate the glass but if you take the light out you can fill it with detergent and water and clean them that way then rinse out and evaporate whats left with a hairdryer or on the radiator.

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: nealey on 09 December 2007, 11:06

i think you can seperate the glass but you have to get the glue hot enough to be able to pull them apart then you need some serious adhesive to stick them back on again

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: 8vRicey on 09 December 2007, 11:50

Once cleaned, leave off the rubber cap from the back. It will stop the condensation.  :wink:

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 09 December 2007, 12:14

The whole point of the rubber cap is to seal it and stop the conedensation, stop the moisture getting in..??

When you swil them try using filtered water or soemthing to that effect.. Stops it leaving water marks, I used my mums Brita jug to swill mine after cleaning  :grin:

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: richardhammond on 09 December 2007, 18:36

How do you remove them from the grill or can you not?

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: vw-bob on 09 December 2007, 18:43

are you asking can you remove the lights from the grill? if so then the lights arent actaully attached to the grill, they are attached to the slam pannel. you just remove the grill and then its 4 8mm screw head bolts holding the lights on

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: richardhammond on 09 December 2007, 18:45

What the ajusting ones?
If so how do you set them back?

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: vw-bob on 09 December 2007, 18:51

the headlight is on a small frame, and the 4 bolt/screws hold the frame, which is attached to the light. it all comes off in one lump

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: richardhammond on 09 December 2007, 18:56

Cool i will give it a go what should i use to clean them is normal widow clean with a bit of water good?

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: vw-bob on 09 December 2007, 18:58

i have no idea to be honset mate

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: Thom89 on 10 December 2007, 00:49

Simple one this, remove headlamps from car, remove bulbs, and retaining clip, place lens upwards in dishwasher, lights will come out spotless, and dry!
Tom

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: kittie on 10 December 2007, 16:41

Will the above suggestion work if I have a manual, boyfriend-powered dishwasher?

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: hobbiniho on 10 December 2007, 18:47

no  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: Thom89 on 11 December 2007, 00:11

Only if he's closet gay :evil:

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: kittie on 11 December 2007, 13:44

nope, just well-trained  :grin:

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: mk2mark on 12 December 2007, 14:07

Used hot water and washing up liquid in mine, ainsley's right, fairy really does a good job of loosening the grime! make sure you dry them out well though.

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: Steve_B on 14 December 2007, 15:39

Do they have to be re-aligned after?

Title: Re: Conensation and dirt in headlamps Can they be removed to wipe clean?
Post by: mk2mark on 14 December 2007, 22:24

not if you take the subframes they're mounted on with them - but it's actually easier that way.