View Full Version : Headlight crazing
steve_bunkle
31-01-2013, 04:16 AM
I noticed both of the headlights on my 38 (07 GT) have numerous tiny little cracks or crazing as it is usually caused. Don't know why I didn't notice it until now. I can't see a thread taking about the 380 lights doing this (a few on water ingress though). Has anyone else had this on their 380s?
I don't know if it was from the recent string of 40+ days but I would assume temps would be higher from the bulbs being on for hours.
Not really good enough for a 6 year old car......
Kif 380
31-01-2013, 05:06 AM
I've noticed this on quiet a few 380's. Always thought the lights looked like they had been sand blasted or something.
steve_bunkle
31-01-2013, 05:40 AM
Photos:
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n541/steve_bunkle/headlight1_zpsc5bb1cb7.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n541/steve_bunkle/headlight2_zpseaae438e.jpg
Maybe same manufacturer as the window regulators and seat surrounds? :)
chrisv
31-01-2013, 02:06 PM
Same here. Coating seems to be lifting off
steve_bunkle
31-01-2013, 05:10 PM
Shame. I tried polishing them out but they seem too deep. Light output still seems ok. Will see how they go in a few years.
kevinm
01-02-2013, 09:41 AM
Do you have headlight protectors? I wonder if they could help stop it. My 2006 LS (with headlight protectors) doesn't seem to have any crazing.
MadMax
01-02-2013, 10:37 AM
TL and TW do this as well. UV light on the perspex (or whatever sort of plastic it is). Try a headlight restore kit, might work if it is not too deep.
steve_bunkle
01-02-2013, 03:40 PM
I have a touch-up guy I use who does a great job and he says he can bring it back to new and seal/UV treat them. He is fixing a small dent soon so I am going to get him to have a go.
Headlight protectors might be a good idea although I did see on some searches people who developed crazing because of headlight protectors (too much heat) although they seemed to be ones that stuck onto the headlight lens.
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