MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Rasco on May 04, 2016, 04:42:44 pm

Title: replace or refurb my headlights?
Post by: Rasco on May 04, 2016, 04:42:44 pm

mine either need a refurb via the sanding method of which there are many online tutorials, but also if  I do this what is the best way or sealing them after rework? some kind of UV clear lacquer spray? wax? clear coat? what brands etc are good.

or, as I'm a lazy git, what options are there for standard oem type replacements are HELLA any good are they just like OEM? what other cheapish brands / replacements are out there and what is the quality like?

Title: Re: replace or refurb my headlights?
Post by: mra12345 on May 04, 2016, 07:23:25 pm

Personally I'd go with the sanding option unless you like spending tons of money.  I seal with clear coat wax every so often.  Lasted almost 2 years so far doing that every 2-3 months.

Title: Re: replace or refurb my headlights?
Post by: Lewo on May 04, 2016, 08:21:46 pm

The 3M sanding kits on Ebay are good.  :happy2:

Title: Re: replace or refurb my headlights?
Post by: xjay1337 on May 04, 2016, 08:46:57 pm

Proper wet sanding with 400 grit up to 2500.
Compound and polish, then seal with something like Carpro DLUX and you'll be fine.

Title: Re: replace or refurb my headlights?
Post by: r5gtt on May 04, 2016, 11:28:57 pm

I used 800 1200 with cutting compound and then a polish. came out like new.  :happy2:

Title: Re: replace or refurb my headlights?
Post by: Lewo on May 05, 2016, 10:47:04 am

A drill is quicker  :smiley:
Mind you, is it easy to take the lights out?