Head light covers

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Probably obvious, how do you get the headlight covers off? Are they just glued on and do they break when you remove them?y

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AntThey are removable - re-fit with double sided sticky tape - don’t tell me, you’ve got some condensation??? (Me too!!!)

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If you are trying to get at the bulbs then there is a v. large grommit in the wheel arch lining.Take the wheel off or lose a layer of skin.

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Ant,I recently took the Headlight Covers off for a clean and refitted using Double Sided tape from Halfords - after one wash (sounding like a persil ad) they became very loose and I had visons of them flipping off at speed. Solution - brought some Clear Silicon sealant from B & Q and hey presto - no condensation and a tight fit.Cheers,James

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9 times out of 10 the condensation is not caused by the headlamp covers, its the bonding into the clam of the unit.You need to seal both…Just my 2p worth

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Got a large bumblebee in my headlamp.***ked if I know how he got there!Anyone had anything larger creep in? i.e. bird, cat etc?Phil GT

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thanks guy’s ill be off to B&Q on Saturday morning then!

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quote:Originally posted by duggan:Solution - brought some Clear Silicon sealant from B & Q and hey presto - no condensation and a tight fit.B&C did this for me and got Lotus to pay!Ian [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image]

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i thought id have a go at getting my covers off , not for the faint hearted as prying them off with a screwdriver needs a gentle touch so as not to scratch the paint but i got them off and polished the insides then coated them with rain x which im hoping will result in any water getting inthere beading up and rolling off without leaving residue , also waxed the bit in front of the light where the cover goes hoping for the same result … now ive got them off all ive got to do is put them back on , although it looks quite nice as it is … if you silicone them on how do you ever get them off again ? ps hello everyone im back …

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quote:Originally posted by roger x:… if you silicone them on how do you ever get them off again ? ps hello everyone im back … I believe the covers there for good with the silicone.How was the tour? Many groupies?! [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/wink.gif[/image]Coming to Anglesey on the 28th (I see you’re not signed up yet)?Cheers, Ian [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image]

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ian , have you had any condensation since the silicone job ? … cue wait for witty pesky reply … no we’re too old for that sort of thing now mate … trying to make anglesey but my engine is in pieces right now with an oil leak that the warranty people are quiblling over …

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quote:Originally posted by roger x:ian , have you had any condensation since the silicone job ?No (sorry for the delay in replying, been in Devon…throwing-up from the bug the little’n gave me!). Only condensation problem is inside the car! Perhaps I should silicone that shut too?! quote:Originally posted by roger x:…engine is in pieces right now with an oil leak that the warranty people are quiblling over…Warranty people quiblling?! How rare! Good luck.Ian [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image]