Washing headlamps...

[JP] · Apr 27, 2009

The headlamps on my disco are covered in mud.on the inside!
I've taken then out and put the hose in, but the mud just wont come off any tips on products to get rid of the mud?
Obviously I can't brush the headlamp inside, so suppose it has to be something that will dissolve the mud?

also..is there anyway of stoping the water going in?

cheers!
JP

The Mad Hat Man · Apr 27, 2009

karcher pressure washer
then soak for a day or so with soapy water inside
then pressure washer
then another soak and use a bottle brush to clean the inside.
that wot i did.

seal up the back of the light onit and bulb.
drill a 1/4" hole in the top
silastic a foot long length of washer bottle hose into hole, so it can breath.

fit D3 lights.

wiltshire landyman · Apr 27, 2009

on me 90 i removed the lights and i used washing up powder and hot water and shaked vigourously done it couple of times seemed to do the job.

biggeeeee · Apr 27, 2009

Buy a 2nd hand set from Ebay and forget all that washing nonsense and waterproof the new set.
New ones are only about £20 each

[JP] · Apr 27, 2009

I've seen then going for a bit more...
mine is the 200, but with 300 headlamps...

so I think i'll go down the cleaning and water proofing route... any tutorial with pics around?

Optimus Prime · Apr 27, 2009

think you might be about to write one.....

[JP] · Apr 27, 2009

hehehe.... think that answered my question lol

wiltshire landyman · Apr 27, 2009

biggeeeee said:
Buy a 2nd hand set from Ebay and forget all that washing nonsense and waterproof the new set.
New ones are only about £20 each

mmm 2 new headlights £40 for a pair if yr lucky plus p+p

or washing up powder cost feckall cos u nick of the mrs and a bit of time to do it..

i know what i would do

[JP] · Apr 27, 2009

Just noticed MHM post....

how can I seal the headlamp? just using normal kitchen sealant? .. and what is D3 lights?

cheers!!

The Mad Hat Man · Apr 28, 2009

use the best quality silastic you can get (dont forget yu mite need to get it off to change the bulb)

D3 - Disco3.

[JP] · Apr 28, 2009

Yeh, I did think about it, I would have to cut the sealant if I need to replace the bulb..
well, I have some aquarium sealant somewhere, so that will probably be better than the kitchen..

Ooo.. didn't know about the D3 lights..
will have to have a search around to see how dificult it is to change.... but I think I like the way my front is anyway, so probably won't change it..

Just checked...dont like the D3 headlamps...

The Mad Hat Man · Apr 28, 2009

not difficult.
major surgery required to headlight boxes and wiring.
foohickin expensive.

[JP] · Apr 28, 2009

last sentence as made my mind up on not doing it.. lol

Geoff30 · Apr 28, 2009

I had same problem on my 200TDi, got sick of washing and replacing headlamps, took a step backwards (or so some would say) and fitted sealed beams from a Range rover classic. Bright enough for me, and no more dismantling and cleaning.

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