Headlights - cleaning and changing to HIDs..

[GSPOTR]

hey guys,

so my euro has fogged up headlights and they ruin the entire look of the car :( - it has that old look now - i wanted this fixed asap so I started doing some research and found this http://forums.finalinspection.com.au/showthread.php?4620-Ollie-s-Accord-Euro-Headlight-Restoration - now this guy fixed it up but the description on how he done is very breif and i wanted a detailed intruction manual on how to do it.. can anyone help? has anyone cleaned theirs?

also, wanted this to be installed as well once its cleaned http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EDX-v1-HID-H11-Xenon-Kit-HONDA-EURO-ACCORD-8000K-/260659161492?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cb07f2994 - is that simple to install (DIY) or do i need this professionally installed?

Your help is much appreciated :) go :honda:!!

[MR_LATE]

instructions are brief cus its easy as.

hids are expensive

[GSPOTR]

instructions are brief cus its easy as.

hids are expensive

did you read my comments above before sending me a useless message?

[marquee]

What are doing hids for looks or brightness?

[GSPOTR]

What are doing hids for looks or brightness?

i'd say both - any thoughts?

[chunsa]

Are you headlights fogged inside with condensation or is it more that "worn out" hazy look?

For condensation one you have to take apart the headlights and clean inside etc if you want then reseal properly

For worn out look you could try polishing the headlights and then apply wax on (well that's what I'm going to try on my Jazz!)

You can also check out the mightycarmods team on how to do it!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy_WF5Iei_I

For HIDs I say not worth getting if you have the standard model. Bit illegal and quality control from the eBay ones aren't that great. Spend some money on quality bulbs like those vision plus ones (I think that's what they are called) They might not look "cool" but they will help increase vision at night just a bit more and that's better than risking your life and other people's life.

If you still must replace HIDS search these forums for a guide. Really simple to do! People do it alot with their Civics so I'm sure it's a simple case of comparing the Euro with the Civic.

[MR_LATE]

did you read my comments above before sending me a useless message?

nope..

[GSPOTR]

nope..

then you are useless just like your message.

[tinkz]

Try meguiars plastic cleaner in a small white bottle...does the trick! In regards to HIDs i would get an auto electrician to install the HIDs. Dont forget you have to a Euro Luxury front bumper with the headlight washers to make it legal. Personaly, i dont think its worth it but its ur money and car.

[GSPOTR]

Are you headlights fogged inside with condensation or is it more that "worn out" hazy look?

For condensation one you have to take apart the headlights and clean inside etc if you want then reseal properly

For worn out look you could try polishing the headlights and then apply wax on (well that's what I'm going to try on my Jazz!)

You can also check out the mightycarmods team on how to do it!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy_WF5Iei_I

For HIDs I say not worth getting if you have the standard model. Bit illegal and quality control from the eBay ones aren't that great. Spend some money on quality bulbs like those vision plus ones (I think that's what they are called) They might not look "cool" but they will help increase vision at night just a bit more and that's better than risking your life and other people's life.

If you still must replace HIDS search these forums for a guide. Really simple to do! People do it alot with their Civics so I'm sure it's a simple case of comparing the Euro with the Civic.

thanks bud.. really helpful.

[GSPOTR]

Try meguiars plastic cleaner in a small white bottle...does the trick!

thanks bud!

[tinkz]

thanks bud!
No problems =) My Celica was a PITA for condensation inside the headlight and hazziness on the outside of the headlight. To stop the condensation, remove your headlight from the car and apply a small continous bead of silicone around the join of the headlight.

[marquee]

If its for both i would not get 8000k you cant see anything its just very blue. I personally dont like hids higher then 4300k as they dont provide sufficient light.

[GSPOTR]

If its for both i would not get 8000k you cant see anything its just very blue. I personally dont like hids higher then 4300k as they dont provide sufficient light.

What do you have on yours? And have you cleaned your headlights?

[marquee]

I had 6000k got rid of them put h1 phillips xtreme vision bright as. I dont care about looks when it comes to lights i just want to see. No my globes are not hid

[GSPOTR]

I had 6000k got rid of them put h1 phillips xtreme vision bright as. I dont care about looks when it comes to lights i just want to see. No my globes are not hid

What about the housing on the lights? Have they ever been dirty?

[marquee]

Drivers side is cant be bothered cleaning it. I need to buy rims before its up to standard then ill do it

[tiksie]

HID's are piss easy to install..

5000K is the brightest.

I've tried all.

[marquee]

HID's are piss easy to install..

5000K is the brightest.

I've tried all.

Not correct the lower k rating the brighter the less blue the light. The higher the k the bluer the light and less brightness. 4300 is brighter then 5000 however if you go to low it turns yellow

[tiksie]

Not correct the lower k rating the brighter the less blue the light. The higher the k the bluer the light and less brightness. 4300 is brighter then 5000 however if you go to low it turns yellow

Okay let me rephrase.

PERSONALLY; 5000K is brighter than 4300K.

4300K has a yellow tinge. 5000K is pure white.

I've installed over 100 kits ranging from 4000K to 35,000K and this is what I found out.

All different brands mind you.

[richard_k]

f*** i just noticed i'm getting condensation in my driver's side headlight :(

[GSPOTR]

f*** i just noticed i'm getting condensation in my driver's side headlight :(

have you called Honda yet? call them up and give 'em your VIN number and they'll tell you if the car has any outstanding issues (call back) that this model had.. i've booked mine in for headlight clips and power steering hose issue.

[opilot87]

hey guys,

so my euro has fogged up headlights and they ruin the entire look of the car :( - it has that old look now - i wanted this fixed asap so I started doing some research and found this http://forums.finalinspection.com.au/showthread.php?4620-Ollie-s-Accord-Euro-Headlight-Restoration - now this guy fixed it up but the description on how he done is very breif and i wanted a detailed intruction manual on how to do it.. can anyone help? has anyone cleaned theirs?

also, wanted this to be installed as well once its cleaned http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/EDX-v1-HID-H11-Xenon-Kit-HONDA-EURO-ACCORD-8000K-/260659161492?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cb07f2994 - is that simple to install (DIY) or do i need this professionally installed?

Your help is much appreciated :) go :honda:!!

Lol that guy that fixed it up and wrote that is me! From memory I thought it was pretty detailed but obviously not, but if you want more details or specific information I can let you know. It's hard to tell, but the fix i posted is only for the uv clear cost failure on the headlight, not condensation inside the headlight. Its hard to tell, I thought mine was inside the headlight from condensation at first, but if you post pics here I can let you know.

Ollie

[ricerockets]

f*** i just noticed i'm getting condensation in my driver's side headlight :(

i used to have that, was gonna bake it and clean it all up then ceebz

so i just ordered brand new headlights because my ballast shorted for the second time

[GSPOTR]

Lol that guy that fixed it up and wrote that is me! From memory I thought it was pretty detailed but obviously not, but if you want more details or specific information I can let you know. It's hard to tell, but the fix i posted is only for the uv clear cost failure on the headlight, not condensation inside the headlight. Its hard to tell, I thought mine was inside the headlight from condensation at first, but if you post pics here I can let you know.

Ollie

Sure.. I will take some pictures today at lunch and put them up. Hope its from the outside.. and btw.. you done good - it looked so good at the end.

[Daleyb93]

Sorry to be re-starting the thread but I picked up some Invision Headlight cleaner ($42 from Autobarn) and it has worked absolutely amazingly.
If any of you need help with using that or questions about it let me know, the instructions were good but left me desiring...
As an example; at the end of the second last stage (fully polished) it turned all foggy and looked horrid, luckily after the lens coating (with UV cut or something) was applied it dried like a crystal.

My 2 cents is that it's worth the penny but expect to spend at least 1.5hrs per light if you want to do it properly...

cheers, Dale.

[roony]

Any chance u have before and after pics?

[Daleyb93]

Here they are, yes it's the other headlight but the pictures don't do it justice.
This actually passed RWC only a week ago as I bought it.... Pretty poor that professionals are this bad.

BEFORE:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/daleyb93/20121007_155433.jpg


AFTER:
http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/daleyb93/20121014_155622.jpg

[Daleyb93]

FYI, the before pic was the GOOD lens, the one I cleaned was much worse

[roony]

very nice, have to def get this done.