HI,
Ive noticed a few products, mostly american, for buffing & restoring headlamps to get them clear rather than yellow. EG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t1RBw0IGXA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4uBggEB ... re=related
Has anyone given something like this a go on the rear lights? If not I'll get one and let you know how I get on!
T
headlamp (&rear light cluster) restoration products
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Re: headlamp (&rear light cluster) restoration products
I'm currently in the middle of restoring rear cluster on my 480 which is totally f***** up . it's completely matt because of age. basically I'll be following process described on our FAQ page (http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/volvo48 ... light_matt) just currently work progress is very slow because of another restoration project.
hope to post some pictures after I've finished.
as for the front plastic headlights - I've spoken to neighbours near my workshop who specialize in car lighting systems. basically such polishing last usually about 2 to 4 years. after that you repeat it again. for longer lasting effect you'll have to spray headlights with some protective coating. they use clear, UV resistant, 2 component varnish.
for the glass headlight it can be polished same way just they didn't recommend any coating after that.
hope to post some pictures after I've finished.
as for the front plastic headlights - I've spoken to neighbours near my workshop who specialize in car lighting systems. basically such polishing last usually about 2 to 4 years. after that you repeat it again. for longer lasting effect you'll have to spray headlights with some protective coating. they use clear, UV resistant, 2 component varnish.
for the glass headlight it can be polished same way just they didn't recommend any coating after that.
1988 Volvo 480ES (B18F) 199 White - still under restoration
Re: headlamp (&rear light cluster) restoration products
Thanks for this, I think Björn Leinen may be up there with Glasgow Jim when 480 owners start being Sainted
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Re: headlamp (&rear light cluster) restoration products
i did restore the rear light clusters and madw an how-to of it
it is in dutch but with picures
http://www.volvo480forum.com/index.php/topic,463.0.html
it is in dutch but with picures
http://www.volvo480forum.com/index.php/topic,463.0.html
VOLVO 480 TURBO ,1989 WHITE 199.MODERATOR @volvo480forum.com
pictures of my white love http://www.volvo480forum.com/index.php/topic,247.0.html
pictures of my white love http://www.volvo480forum.com/index.php/topic,247.0.html
Re: headlamp (&rear light cluster) restoration products
Google is helping me with my Dutch Your red 480 looks fantastic by the way!
Tim
Tim
Re: headlamp (&rear light cluster) restoration products
In the end my lights had been glues in so I had o restore in place, I went with, mild sanding, plastic primer and then a black lens tinting spray, followed by mild cutting which looks pretty good, has certainly covered up the mini cracks / crazing