13-01-2021, 12:33 PM
Yesterday I failed an MOT as one of my headlights was not bright enough due to the inner reflector having lost all of its chrome reflecting surface.
It is worth knowing that on removing the headlight from the vehicle- 3 bolts and two multi connectors (take off the grill - 4 bolts and central clip accessible from inside), it was easy to separate the lens from the plastic body by running a Stanley knife around the joint and then gently and carefully prising the two sections apart. (I did not need to bake the unit to soften the glue as is suggested in several internet clips).
I then cleaned and sprayed the inner reflector with chrome acrylic paint- three coats and this now has the appearance of a new light.
Tim
It is worth knowing that on removing the headlight from the vehicle- 3 bolts and two multi connectors (take off the grill - 4 bolts and central clip accessible from inside), it was easy to separate the lens from the plastic body by running a Stanley knife around the joint and then gently and carefully prising the two sections apart. (I did not need to bake the unit to soften the glue as is suggested in several internet clips).
I then cleaned and sprayed the inner reflector with chrome acrylic paint- three coats and this now has the appearance of a new light.
Tim