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| MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: devon Local Time: 01:20 AM
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Offline | Fitting Headlamp Covers HI ANY ONE PUT A SET OF THE HEADLAMP COVERS ON YET IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IT SAY TO MIX 1 PART ALCOHOL TO 3 PARTS WATER ANY HELP ON WHAT TO USE AS ALCOHOL THANKS |
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| MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lilburn, GA Local Time: 07:20 PM
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Offline | I think the instructions that came with mine said to use rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol). I haven't actually tried it yet though, as my car's still in the body shop getting damage the dealer did to it repaired. Once I get it back I'll put the headlight film on. Scott in ATL. 2002 Mini Cooper S Chili Red/White. 1998 Mercedes ML320. |
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| Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:20 PM
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Offline | I've installed the clear plastic headlight covers. Yes, as shkeller55 indicates, you must use rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) mixed with water - and use it liberally. It is also important to follow the instructions and make sure your fingers are completely soaking wet with the solution when you touch the adhesive side (dry fingers leave permanent marks). The protectors are fairly easy to line up, and you can peel them back off and reposition it during the process it you need to. The squeegee part to make the plastic fit flush on the headlight went smoothly on my headlights. The whole process only took 5-10 minutes to install for both headlights. It took about 4 days to a week for all the water fogging to disappear and for the lights to become crystal clear. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed |
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