hi, my mk1 focus 199 plates headlights look crap

they have gone yellow and cloudy, does anyone know ho to fix this

also i was wondering if anyone has used lamin-x headlight tint, thinking of putting this on after trying to fix the headlights.

i think you'll need to replace the whole units, as the plastic is probably damaged, ive seen some where the surface is actually pitted and pretty rough to the touch. I know the old MK1 Mondeo's used to fail MOT's because of poor headlight range as the plastic inner shield yellowed with age, not usre if the Focus is the same. You'be be best to check Ebay or your local scrappy. I've only ever seen this on pre facelifted MK1's.

Had the same problem on my mk1. Didnt fail an MOT because of it but just looked shoddy. Picked up an OEM pair from e-bay for about 50 quid then the garage lined them up for me as part of the MOT cost (takes them 5 minutes with the right gear). Well worth doing completely changes the appearance of the car.

thanks for the help guys!!

i'm thinking of putting angl eye headlights in.

but im not sure what coulour to go for

black or sliver.

my car is silver.

thanks for the help guys!!

i'm thinking of putting angl eye headlights in.

but im not sure what coulour to go for

black or sliver.

my car is silver.

same as above. from what i hear is it the reflector that is causing the yellowish tint so i would go to a yard or store and get the head units and replace them.

if you are wanting a brighter light have a look into Osram or Ring lights. they are up to 90% brighter and whiter

they are HID as in the bulbs are filled with Xenon but not the true HID system.

i used them in my old focus before i got the ST2 and it makes a massive diffrence.

would also consider getting the DRL ( day running lights)

they are nice and set the car off nice.

one word of warning

dont get the strips that are flexible and you just add them . vandals can easy just push them through and break them

get the solid strips in a cluster

and as for the angle lights. unless you are willing to spend silly money on the proper ones i would not bother. the cheap ones use four leds around the lights to make it look like the true ones but you can notice it a mile away

hope this helps

I had yellowing of the lenses too when i bought my 99 focus.

I used a mild glass polish from that there halfords and some elbow power and they came up an absolute treat.

No need for new ones woo!

hi whitelighting

which glass polish do u recommend. cn u give me the link please

thanks alot

I think its the only one that halfords do.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_193049_langId_-1_categoryId_165682

Use a nice soft cloth, job done!

thanks alot mate

MER Glass polish from halfords is also very good