Clio 182 Cup headlight restoration

[Dee.k]

I used Autoglym headlight restoration kit, which I think is a great product after seeing the result of my 182 Cup headlights after finishing, brill. A few pics of before and after.

 

[Usr117063]

It will need some sort of sealant otherwise it will haze up again

 

[Usr117063]

Mine lasts maybe 4-6 months

 

[Dee.k]

I used headlight surface sealant after on the headlights to protect the finish.

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks good

 

[R3k1355]

Are you refurbishing non-xenon lights??

Just replace them, not that expensive and you don't have to re-do it every 6 months.

 

[Dee.k]

Are you refurbishing non-xenon lights??

Just replace them, not that expensive and you don't have to re-do it every 6 months.

They are the standard Cup headlights, it’s not about the price off replacing them, I had bought the restoration kit after buying the Cup abt 9 months ago and was always doin it but finally got around to do it.

 

[idkellet95]

If it's the same kit I have with the drill attachment it was so easy to use and the results were really good.

 

[Landyman]

Are the Clio 182 headlights still available new?

What do you call “not that expensive” ?

 

[Daz...]

I replaced mine over two years ago with a set of Depo ones for about £60. They still look new now, I couldn’t be arsed messing about polishing them.

 

[Landyman]

I guess they won’t fit my FF182 though? As l have Xenons with auto adjust.

 

[Daz...]

They’re a straight swap, although swapping Xenons for standard lights isn’t usually done.

 

[R3k1355]

They’re a straight swap, although swapping Xenons for standard lights isn’t usually done.

I did it, quite frankly the difference in the light output is pretty negligible.
Stock Xenons are dipped beam only.

 

[tomsdubs]

I got the same results with a microfibre and some liquid brasso. Took a few goes but it works well.

 

[Louis]

Stock xenons are s**t at night. Need some better bulbs

 

[bozothenutter]

used this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPRAY-MA...N-PROTECTION-KIT-PRIMER-LACQUER-/172416416322
three years ago.....still clear as day!

 

[R3k1355]

Stock xenons are s**t at night. Need some better bulbs

Good ones ain't cheap tho, like over 30 quid a bulb for Osram or Phillips.

 

[Darryl_1983]

Good ones ain't cheap tho, like over 30 quid a bulb for Osram or Phillips.

It's worth buying quality bulbs.

The Audi TT i had a couple years ago, had cheap ebay Xenon bulbs installed and generated too much heat and burnt all the reflective material inside the projectors. Cost me about £300 for some RS4 projectors with clear lens. but new headlight units were £600 each.

Think i paid about £70 for a pair of Osram bulbs and they were incredible with the uprated projectors

 

[Louis]

I have the osram bulbs in, also tried the Phillips ones

 

[Rich Dobie]

I just completed my headlight restoration on my 182 FF last weekend and did a YT video of how it went. Results were great and far better than I thought. Please see the link below;

 

[imprezaworks]

So much better. 👍

 

[Jekyll]

Such great results. Always rewarding.

 

[DickP]

Hi,

What do you use to coat them?

I was using an expensive UV resistant wax after doing a "restoration" but it only seemed to delay the inevitable by about 12-24 months. Alternatively has anyone replaced the plastic covers on their xenon headlights?

Thanks,