Type of Headlight

[tonybolony]

I have a 1998 S4 i was wondering what headlamps i have, as they are dulled on the lens so i need to replace them.

I notice that the connection to the main beam is round and then there is another connection thats lik a stretched oval.

Am i correct in guessing these are pre facelift with H7 H7 bulbs in them?

thanks in advance

 

[ScottD3]

Are you indicators part of your headlights or separate?

 

[tonybolony]

Are you indicators part of your headlights or separate?

Although originally they came out together when i had engine out, they seem to be seperate units, pic enclosed

 

[ScottD3]

Although originally they came out together when i had engine out, they seem to be seperate units, pic enclosed

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They look like S4 headlights.

Are they Xenons?

 

[Bradderz_1988]

They are PFL 2 piece xenons by the looks of it !!

 

[tonybolony]

They look like S4 headlights.

Are they Xenons?

they are S4 headlights as my Car is an S4, but i wanted to know if there the H7 H7 as i want to replace them as they are all dull, and Depo do this unit, but it needs to be the same type

1x Depo Front Drivers O/S Right Headlight Headlamp Unit New Direct Replacement | eBay

as i said the connector on the back is round plug

 

[ScottD3]

they are S4 headlights as my Car is an S4, but i wanted to know if there the H7 H7 as i want to replace them as they are all dull, and Depo do this unit, but it needs to be the same type

1x Depo Front Drivers O/S Right Headlight Headlamp Unit New Direct Replacement | eBay

as i said the connector on the back is round plug

The plugs don't really mean anything cause the bulbs are in side, connected via a different connection.

But cause they are S4s, you might have xenons, they won't H7 x2. it will be one H7 for the main beam.

 

[Oranoco]

Don't bother with the Depo units as the projectors are ****e!. You should be abe to revive your existing lamps with some time and elbow grease.

Are the fronts of the units glass or plastic, iirc if they are xenon lamps they will be glass and you will need a HID/Xenon bulb if they are plastic they will be halogen and you will need H7 filiment bulbs.

 

[tonybolony]

there plastic, i have tried plastic polish stuff on the to rub of the marking but it wont come off its almost like some kind of reaction to the lenses, unless somebody can recommend something to bring them up?

 

[tonybolony]

there plastic, i have tried plastic polish stuff on the to rub of the marking but it wont come off its almost like some kind of reaction to the lenses, unless somebody can recommend something to bring them up?

Actually just seen a tutorial on here with 2000 wet n dry so i will give that a go

 

[Sulli79]

there plastic, i have tried plastic polish stuff on the to rub of the marking but it wont come off its almost like some kind of reaction to the lenses, unless somebody can recommend something to bring them up?

Actually just seen a tutorial on here with 2000 wet n dry so i will give that a go

I think the lights have a UV protection that you will need to reapply or your headlights may get damaged by the sun. I'm sure I read something about it somewhere?

 

[Oranoco]

Where in the country are you as I have a mate who specialises in headlamp renovation and detailing.

 

[tonybolony]

Where in the country are you as I have a mate who specialises in headlamp renovation and detailing.

i am in leeds mate, i have rubbed them down and they are pretty mint now, i just need to apply the UV however that is done?

 

[Sulli79]

Took this off detailing world


Quote:
Originally Posted by squiggs
Brown Brothers if you've got one nearby
Taken from their site


"Bodyline Headlamp Repair Kit has a specially formulated UV resistant coating to enable the repair of cosmetic scuffs and scratches to the headlamp lens. The new headlamp coating product is applied in 2 single coats. Its special chemical capabilities are designed to withstand the UV attack from sunlight, which can be very harmful to plastic finishes. One kit provides enough solution to repair and protect 2 headlamps.


Please note: This process uses a range of 80mm Bodyline Gripspeed discs to remove the cosmetic damage, and then re apply a UV protection coating which is supplied in a kit with a simple 2:1 mixing ratio."