- Mon Nov 18, 2013 5:59 pm
#3709235
Ok, so as the weather was nice this weekend I decided to 'attack' the glazed over problem with EP3 headlights. I have heard various ways of getting rid of this film over the headlights including using toothpaste! However, I decided to use Halfords very own 'Rubbing Compound'.
Here is what you need:
- Halford Rubbing Compound (£3.99)
- Polishing Cloths
- Masking Tape
- Clean Water
- Determination and about 2 hours free time
- Polish (for after)
Here is what they were like to start with and a common problem with EP3's (only remembered to get a photo of the drivers side before I started but gives you an idea what they were like):
AND
Firstly, I cleaned each light off with clean water and wiped down to get rid of all dirt. I then masked off the lights using masking tape. Apply the Halfords Rubbing Compound directly to the light and using a damp cloth work the compound into the light in a circular motion applying even pressure.
Eventually, when the compound becomes a light powdered layer, remove with a clean dry cloth. At this point, re-assess the affected areas and repeat until the lights look like new! ...see below:
To finish off, I then used car polish to buff the lights off to a new shine.
Getting brand new lights for £3.99 and 2 hours work is totally worth it!
Hope this helps others in the same boat,
Ash [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]
Here is what you need:
- Halford Rubbing Compound (£3.99)
- Polishing Cloths
- Masking Tape
- Clean Water
- Determination and about 2 hours free time
- Polish (for after)
Here is what they were like to start with and a common problem with EP3's (only remembered to get a photo of the drivers side before I started but gives you an idea what they were like):
AND
Firstly, I cleaned each light off with clean water and wiped down to get rid of all dirt. I then masked off the lights using masking tape. Apply the Halfords Rubbing Compound directly to the light and using a damp cloth work the compound into the light in a circular motion applying even pressure.
Eventually, when the compound becomes a light powdered layer, remove with a clean dry cloth. At this point, re-assess the affected areas and repeat until the lights look like new! ...see below:
To finish off, I then used car polish to buff the lights off to a new shine.
Getting brand new lights for £3.99 and 2 hours work is totally worth it!
Hope this helps others in the same boat,
Ash [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]
54 EP3 Cosmic Grey - Brembo Brakes - EBC Red Stuff Pads - K&N Typhoon - more to come...
