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Sep 17th, 2008, 01:52 | #1 |
1995 Volvo 940 Turbo
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How to clean headlamps??
hey my 940 turbo is looking really nice but i was just wondering if anyone knew how to clean the headlamps as in how do you remove them and what type of solution should i use on them. they've got a yellowy color to them that i'm sure can come off just dont know how to disattatch them or what to use
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Sep 17th, 2008, 02:10 | #2 |
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Last year, I cleaned The Volvo's headlamp lenses in the kitchen sink with normal washing-up liquid after removing them from the main body of the lamp, which they are attached to by six clips. They were quite hazy inside after seventeen years, so cleaning them made quite a difference to the look of the car. I didn't touch the reflectors, though, as I was told that the silvering can be removed from them if you aren't careful. The headlamps themselves are attached to the car with four bolts and are removed quite quickly and easily
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Sep 17th, 2008, 03:41 | #3 | |
1995 Volvo 940 Turbo
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is this what you did or did you actually detatch the lens? |
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Sep 17th, 2008, 03:50 | #4 |
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As you are an American I am afraid you have the awful lights that the administration allow you to use. Have a word with IPD ( http://www.ipdusa.com ) about the solutions they have in stock that will improve the lighting on your car. Basically the yellowing is caused by the lenses which are plastic. European lighting has glass lenses which are vastly superior and IPD can usually obtain them for you.
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Sep 17th, 2008, 04:08 | #5 | |
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http://www.allpar.com/fix/headlights.html
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