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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: harpersimon on 01 June 2010, 10:28:51

Title: Headlamp recon
Post by: harpersimon on 01 June 2010, 10:28:51

Hello all. My headlamps seem a little cloudy or worse for wear. Once removed, can they be split (remove the glass) to be cleaned / recon'd in anyway or is it best to get new lenses/lamp units?

Title: Re: Headlamp recon
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 01 June 2010, 10:51:26

They can be cleaned up once split just DONT ever touch the mirroring as it will come off.

Once split its worth fitting the alloy adjusters available from one of our suppliers and the info on how to split them is in the associated maintenance guide for the adjuster replacement.

I would add that once apart, I remove the eyeball lense assembly and clean the lense up well as this gets crudd on it over time.

Title: Re: Headlamp recon
Post by: harpersimon on 01 June 2010, 12:12:16

Wise words thanks. Might take them apart when I am next feeling brave and see what  I can do with enhancing the lens

Title: Re: Headlamp recon
Post by: mathewst on 01 June 2010, 15:10:57

Is the mirror the problem or the plastic/glass on the outside, cause I did mine (outer plastic) the other day, I can make a how to with pics in the next couple of days if you want to.

Title: Re: Headlamp recon
Post by: harpersimon on 01 June 2010, 16:00:47

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Is the mirror the problem or the plastic/glass on the outside, cause I did mine (outer plastic) the other day, I can make a how to with pics in the next couple of days if you want to.

I'd love that mate. The 'big eyeball' and the mirror part all look in good condition. the issue is the Glass has become scratched and seems cloudy. I think if I Can get it apart I might be able to improve things. Did this once on an MGF (!) - very light sanding inside and then a good polish up made a remarkable difference. If you can do a how to about what you did please do PM or EMail me. Thanks

Title: Re: Headlamp recon
Post by: eddie on 01 June 2010, 22:12:35

It may be worth mentioning that the Lens is not glass but Polycarbonate/Plastic-dont put any kind of solvent or anything scratchy near them!
Some have mentioned using Toothpaste! ;D

eddie

Title: Re: Headlamp recon
Post by: mathewst on 02 June 2010, 09:31:09

Ok I will make a "how to" with pics hopefully this evening so anyone can give it a go with this.

Title: Re: Headlamp recon
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 June 2010, 09:39:18

I find that the actual glass eyeball lense gets a bit grubby, the inside of the clear polycarb cover si normaly ok but, the outside gets scratched.