Had headlights restored about two years ago.
From what I remember after polishing the were not sealed.
Just had them redone as they had discolouration effecting them again.
This time they were spray sealed.
Hate discoloured lights. Spoils the look of the car.
Will see how long they last.
Snow is preventing photos
Headlight restoration
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steve2003rs6
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Re: Headlight restoration
Why don't you cover them when not in use to protect from UV? Obvs you'll need to remember to remove the covers before driving at night. 
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steve2003rs6
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Re: Headlight restoration
Didn’t know you could do that.
Cover with what Ben.
This would be ideal for me as I do very little night driving.
Cover with what Ben.
This would be ideal for me as I do very little night driving.
Re: Headlight restoration
Dunno. Pretty sure I've seen cars with them before.
Something like this:
https://www.cars-equipment.com/en/shop/ ... udi-a6-c5/
Spray with extreme UV blocker, or spray black.
Something like this:
https://www.cars-equipment.com/en/shop/ ... udi-a6-c5/
Spray with extreme UV blocker, or spray black.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Headlight restoration
Or this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353963924706?
Says it fits the V8 versions, but I'm not convinced the headlamps are the same shape on the V8 A6s.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353963924706?
Says it fits the V8 versions, but I'm not convinced the headlamps are the same shape on the V8 A6s.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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steve2003rs6
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Re: Headlight restoration
Will see how we go for now Ben.
But that looks like a great fix if they fit our cars
Every day a school day. Didn’t know they existed.
But that looks like a great fix if they fit our cars
Every day a school day. Didn’t know they existed.
Re: Headlight restoration
Shipping from China is enough to tell me they are most likely junk. I do know there is a guy on Audizine that rebuilds them and uses new lenses. He will use original Audi reflectors on his lower priced lamps and use an upgraded reflector on his upper priced. I've been tempted to get a set but mine are in great condition, car is alwasys garaged and I do wax the lenses every time I wax the car which helps.
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthre ... st14824562
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthre ... st14824562
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Re: Headlight restoration
I had my headlights upgraded and restored a few years ago now. I also opted for the xpel ppf to help block the UV rays our lights suffer from
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Re: Headlight restoration
Did you check the wiring inside the headlight?
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Re: Headlight restoration
So no. Wiring was not checked.
Re: Headlight restoration
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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