Bargain of the week!!!!!

[marcher]

While surfing the VZI site last night. I clicked onto the machine 7 banner.
Under the clearance shop section, i spotted some clear vision headlights for £29.50 :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: they should of been £65.

They do have a fault. Some sort of misting on the glass.

I took a punt and bought a set. Arrived today. Wife had the bright idea to stick them in a sink of hot soapy water and "hey presto" all the misting has gone

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[VeeDubMan]

Cool. I guess these are for later bay or early bays that have had a new front panel (single screw headlamp rim).

 

[marcher]

Yeah fella. Mine had been replaced with some very cheap single screw one.
these are top draw!!!!

 

[VeeDubMan]

I've re-done the front panel on mine so have single-screw headlamp rims too. Looks like I'll be getting a pair of these and getting the Fairy Liquid out too!

Thanks for the heads-up!

 

[strongy]

thanks for this bud.mine are hella ones and only a couple a years old but the mot place allways strugles to get the beam right so ive treated myself to a pair

 

[faux]

Nice Call!
I think all US buses have single screw. You an fit late bay lights easily.
Not as pretty but cheap.

 

[aogrady]

Hi!

Nice one - ordered a pair!!

Alistair

 

[Barkafer]

Just ordered me a pair too! Thanks for the heads up.

 

[marcher]

great stuff chaps!!!

I thought it was a top bargin!!!! they will look very 8) 8) on the front of any bus, and the P&P was free :lol:

There almost giving them away

 

[Justin & Muttley]

Thanks for the pointer - didn't buy the headlight bits but did get a new windscreen seal for the Bug!! Bargain!

 

[Baldrick]

Sorry if this is a daft question. I have 3 screws on the headlight surround on my crossover. Would these fit?

 

[faux]

Sorry if this is a daft question. I have 3 screws on the headlight surround on my crossover. Would these fit?

Not as far as I am aware, the 3 screw surrounds hold a different unit.

 

[rustydiver]

Daft question did you float the light in warm soapy water or rinse the inside out, just got mine today dont know if they will fit mine it a 72 crosser but its worth a go for £30. I feel the Duck tape comming out. :lol: If not i will flog them to my mate for £40. :msn4:

 

[strongy]

i just used cotten buds thru the bulb slots,comes of a doddle.

 

[faux]

I totally submerged mine in a washing up bowl full of hot water and a squirt of fairy. I rinsed out with clean water and dried. There are a couple of water marks but hardly noticeable, drying with a hair dryer may solve this but doesn't bother me and I'm pretty particular.

 

[marcher]

I totally submerged mine in a washing up bowl full of hot water and a squirt of fairy. I rinsed out with clean water and dried. There are a couple of water marks but hardly noticeable, drying with a hair dryer may solve this but doesn't bother me and I'm pretty particular.

I did the same mine came out perfect. going to fit them in the morning. I'll post some "before and after" pics

I wish i'd work out some sort of commission :lol: :lol:

 

[aogrady]

I totally submerged mine in a washing up bowl full of hot water and a squirt of fairy. I rinsed out with clean water and dried. There are a couple of water marks but hardly noticeable, drying with a hair dryer may solve this but doesn't bother me and I'm pretty particular.

I did exactly the same, I too have a few water marks, but didnt notice till fitted, but you cant really complain.

One trick to try is a little squirt of rinse aid in the water - this reduces the surface tension of the water, allowing the water to run off the surface - at least this is what is does in the dishwasher (I'm a service engineer)

I would have done this but, i dont have a dishwasher or rinse aid, but a tip to try?

Cheers!

Alistair

 

[rustydiver]

Bugger just thought, i just poured out 5 gallons (over the weekend) of pure RO water cos i dont use it any more, could have used that to rinse out after as it dont leave any residue after as it has no contaminents in it. :roll:

 

[rustydiver]

I totally submerged mine in a washing up bowl full of hot water and a squirt of fairy. I rinsed out with clean water and dried. There are a couple of water marks but hardly noticeable, drying with a hair dryer may solve this but doesn't bother me and I'm pretty particular.

I did exactly the same, I too have a few water marks, but didnt notice till fitted, but you cant really complain.

One trick to try is a little squirt of rinse aid in the water - this reduces the surface tension of the water, allowing the water to run off the surface - at least this is what is does in the dishwasher (I'm a service engineer)

I would have done this but, i dont have a dishwasher or rinse aid, but a tip to try?

Cheers!

Alistair

ive only got 3 in 1 tabs will that work if i shove it in there. :roll: :lol:

Alistair are you off up to vanmfest this weekend.

 

[aogrady]

I totally submerged mine in a washing up bowl full of hot water and a squirt of fairy. I rinsed out with clean water and dried. There are a couple of water marks but hardly noticeable, drying with a hair dryer may solve this but doesn't bother me and I'm pretty particular.

I did exactly the same, I too have a few water marks, but didnt notice till fitted, but you cant really complain.

One trick to try is a little squirt of rinse aid in the water - this reduces the surface tension of the water, allowing the water to run off the surface - at least this is what is does in the dishwasher (I'm a service engineer)

I would have done this but, i dont have a dishwasher or rinse aid, but a tip to try?

Cheers!

Alistair

ive only got 3 in 1 tabs will that work if i shove it in there. :roll: :lol:

Alistair are you off up to vanmfest this weekend.

Hi!

Nope, 3 in 1 wont work....... :lol:

Soz, not off to Vanfest, would like too, but too far, and around £70 in fuel, plus tickets, plus food, plus whatever i end up spending..........

Cheers!

Alistair