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film on lens

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:26 pm
by peanutcrusher
on my headlamp there is a yellow type film it look like it peeled in places but i can't get it off has anyone else come across this and how do i get this stuff off. :cry:

Re: film on lens

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:27 pm
by scanner
peanutcrusher wrote:on my headlamp there is a yellow type film it look like it peeled in places but i can't get it off has anyone else come across this and how do i get this stuff off. :cry:
If you do a search on "headlights" and "cleaning" you'll find lots of advice.

Re: film on lens

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:29 pm
by Triple/R
This post has come up a few times---T Cut i think---but you could do some searches!

Re: film on lens

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:31 pm
by francophile1947
Regular question on here - a search will reveal loads of info :D

Re: film on lens

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:44 pm
by peanutcrusher
i did a search and no joy, i did about t-cut but as they are plastic won't it scratch the lens underneath.

Re: film on lens

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:49 pm
by not so old
I tried all the remedys suggested and they looked a bit better, but the car failed MOT because they no longer gave a clear light.So I Just bought some headlights from a breaker. Sorted. Whatever you do, don't use anything that will sratch the plastic.

Re: film on lens

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:09 pm
by francophile1947
It's not just plastic, it's polycarbonate - you may be able to mark it with a hammer :shock: It'll withstand all the T cutting you can give it 8)
Here's a couple of threads http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... ns#p214100 and http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... +film+lens

Re: film on lens

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:40 pm
by mikexgough
Brasso or Meguiars Plastic x

Re: film on lens

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:14 pm
by jaylee
Acetone free nail polish remover sorted mine quite satisfactory... :D