993 headlight lenses = get fresh ones?

[erics]

I have had my car detailed and most things are now really tidy.

HOWEVER.

I struggle to get the front lenses back to being nice and transluscent.

I thought about putting just the lenses in the dish washer? Good idea? Bad idea?

Otherwise Brand new at Porsche are £100 a piece...

Opinions?

[jas xjr]

try the dishwasher first . i would try a bit of t-cut on them . works wonders on glass

[jonny996]

Dishwasher! great idea. what you got to lose

[erics]

it is the inside that is dirty and it is thoroughly difficult to get access to it.

I was wondering if someone had bought brand new ones after trying many things.

jas xjr said:

try the dishwasher first . i would try a bit of t-cut on them . works wonders on glass

[porkyspecialist]

ECP charge about half of that IIRC, they are a Bosch unit so any agent can get them.
But anyway, as you said, try the dishwasher & report back

[khushy]

if the dishwasher doesnt work - try the washing machine - super-fast-spin-cycle should do it FFS!

[madala]

....I bought new lenses for my 993 but not from an OPC and they certainly were not one hundred smackers a piece....I think I might have used Porsch Parts or maybe Design 911 but I am not at home at the moment so can't check my records....honestly.....just buy new ones it makes a big diffence the only thing being the other lights look crap in comparison....still have not got round to changing those yet.

[nsm3]

khushy said:

if the dishwasher doesnt work - try the washing machine - super-fast-spin-cycle should do it FFS!

Kushty - is FFS now your calling card, a bit like the "Mark of Zorro"?

FFS :-)

[erics]

yeah, bet that would be fun

khushy said:

if the dishwasher doesnt work - try the washing machine - super-fast-spin-cycle should do it FFS!

[Pickled Piper]

Euro car parts or Jasmine will sell you new ones for about £60 each.

Make the front of the car look nice and fresh. Problem is once you have done those you will want to change the indicator/ sidelights and foglights as well.

pp

[911Thrasher]

Eric - sorry off topic (and on Blackberry so can't PM you), but check Mercedes forum, there is a R107 SL for sale thread, low mileage...and the colors you are after.

[khushy]

nsm3 said:

khushy said:

if the dishwasher doesnt work - try the washing machine - super-fast-spin-cycle should do it FFS!

Kushty - is FFS now your calling card, a bit like the "Mark of Zorro"?

FFS :-)

yes it is FFS!!!!

[erics]

Pierre, got it thanks. Appreciate the feedback...

As for the 993 headlights, I ordered a brand new pair from reading and with a little discount, it is very much a no brainer. The other lights around the car look very nice and crisp. So should be fine. Will report when done...

911Thrasher said:

Eric - sorry off topic (and on Blackberry so can't PM you), but check Mercedes forum, there is a R107 SL for sale thread, low mileage...and the colors you are after.