Did this myself using the Autoglym headlight restoration kit. My TT’s nearside headlight was badly clouded after 21 years. It now looks brand new. Just take your time and you’ll end up with amazing results. Can’t rate this product enough! 👌🏼
found this video a week after i polished the headlights off my own mk1 tt. Used the same autoglym kit. Worked wonders. It was easy, fast, and incredibly effective.
Thats it mate, and its one of them jobs that get put off as if not done correctly can become worse. i remember ruining a set back when i was just starting out haha
Followed this guide step-by-step and I now have shiny new headlights 🥰 Thanks Dom for your excellent tutorial and giving me the confidence to give it a go! 😎
MOT due so I was concerned about potential failure on beam pattern. A very useful video, thank you. I was pleasantly surprised by the results and the car looks much improved. I went in harder with a 250 grit wet n dry as the covers were badly clouded. Once the yellow residue went, I moved onto the restoration kit. I used a wide plastic insulation tape as I found masking tape not robust enough. Also opened the bonnet and used a dust sheet for protection. The polish sprays everywhere!!
Great work, & i think your right to use a stronger tape the masking take doesnt always hold up when wet or you go wide when sanding! some headlights ive seen over the years do look like they would need some seriously course paper to get the clouding out.... Good luck with the MOT 😎
Happy days! I’m always happy to hear that’s videos are getting put to good use. The kit returns lovely results. If I’d of spent a bit longer on it I could have got them a tiny bit better but I’m very happy with the results
@@cavemanmoviesmore4133 yeah I wasn’t sure if you meant silver Tt’s were rare or the wheels. To be fair Tt’s In general seem rare I’m America from what I keep hearing
@@TheParrottBros I’m dying to get aluminum louvers for mine but too expensive to buy and ship to the states and there are not enough here to warrant a business.
Wife just got a pristine 2006 Audi TT Quattro convertible with 90k miles here in the US where we are. Headlights are cloudy though. Going to try this kit if we can find it over here. Great video, thanks!
Did this over the weekend and what a difference. Not perfect as found it hard to control the spin. Amazing difference though and may revisit ar a later date. Also, started the engine bay dress which transformed the look. Did lose two engine cover clips down below but got there - thanks fir great posts
Well done, always nice to achieve something on your own, the headlights is definitely the more you do it the better you get kind of job, I have done them quite a few few times now and each time they get better
Keeping the bonnet shut is a must...I discovered when it was too late and I'd covered the engine and covers in polish compound....it dried and was a pain to clean up
Great video! I was actually searching just now for a headlight restoration kit online to do this to mine since one of them is getting quite bassed but was in doubt of which one to get. Ill give that one a try for sure. Looking foward for more videos to come :)
Thanks kevin, yeah i know what you mean as i always watch the same videos and you know they dont show all the steps, forget to mention bits or do it on easier lights to rectify. i am extremely happy with the results
I recently did my 03 one side just like you did took 20 minutes the other side by hand about 5 minutes both came out great ..couldn't tell the difference. Finished with a clear for headlights.
If you have an air compressor you can get sanding discs really clean. I used a kit like this for my daughters VW Beatle, definitely made a 90% improvement when driving at night, and looked way better in the day.
Those lenses look fantastic now Dom, brilliant job. I bought that kit for my own headlight units when i first got the car....it worked to a point but i had issues on inside too and bugs!!! in the end I swapped out light units for a new pair. I use a spray called Plexus plastic cleaner to protect against UV on mine now...but also have C4. I Would recommend that kit to everyone. And your video helps a lot more than the instruction booklet by the way👍
Thanks buddy, Its funny how so much crud can get into a set of sealed headlights isnt it 😅, Ooo ill have to make a note of that Plexus thank you, C4 has always worked for me and is a pretty simple mess free application which is always a bonus when yourr not trusted with a spray can haha. Appreciate the comments, thats why i like to make real time videos showing steps and results as often manuals and guides can be very Vague haha
Hey Dom, thanks for sharing this. I got my '99 TT 225 coupe back in October 2023 and got the restoring kit and ceramic coat you recommend here. If the weather here in NL is nice this weekend, I'll take a shot at restoring the headlights, that are probably still untouched since '99 haha. The question I have is, can this also be done with the taillights? Is it worth it? I do have that "sticker" in the taillight that I've seen on other's TT, and I don't know what's it for. I was planning maybe on removing the stickers and give it a good restoration with this, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea or if it even would work, given the taillights are red and not clear as the headlights. Thanks again and keep up the amazing content coming! Cheers!
Mine aren't too bad but have little streaks at the top quite minimal really but I expect I ought to do it now as opposed to later on. Cheers Dom, always wondered how this kit would perform. Great vid mate. 👍🏻😊
thanks Gary, its one of those, it could take a year or 10 to get worse, some are still ok to this day. its a nice easy to use kit that returns great results 😀
I just polished up and ceramic coated, its what ive done in the past and can always re apply easily. if you can do a decent job then certainly lacquer works too i just dont trust myself haha
Wet sanding will help keep the polycarbonate lenses from melting onto the abrasive paper and minimize the risk of crazing that can happen so easily. Acetone vapor is probably the coolest method of restoration once you’ve achieved the even frosted glass lookin finish. I'm gonna try it here in a couple days hopefully.
On my TT I pulled the headlights out and sanded them with 600grit. It took time to get through the factory coating on the outer edges. Then I used a DuPont 2K clear that I had left over from painting my Escort Mk1. The lights look so opaque after 600grit, but the instant the 2K clear coat touches the plastic it pops clear. The plus side too modern 2k automotive clear is the UV stabilisation. I’m now one year later here in South Australia 🇦🇺 and it still looks perfect. Another plus is 2k clear can be Sanded and flow coated, and buffed an polished. 🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🍀🍀😎
That’s a decent result specially as you probably have move sun in a month than we have in a year 😂😂 I don’t trust myself with painting things that can be messed up it’s safer that way 😂
I bought a 1.8 Quattro 180.. so much work to do it’s completely beyond me now after what’s been a really tough one year. What’s more depressing than that is nobody gives my darling car a look in when it comes to vids like this. It’s all fricking 225 and 3.2.
Its a common issue just based on all the ones i own only the red one has nice lights but i suspect they have been done already haha. I am tempted but for now it stays stock till its mechanically sound
I've used both the auto glym and holts kits and the auto glym wins hands down. The holts one was absolute garbage and the sand paper lost its grit within seconds and then the polish pad basically lost its velcro backing half way through. Those lights look spot on though pal fair play.
Thanks for that buddy, always nice to hear others personal experiences with stuff. I was actually looking at the holts one as online it has good reviews. Glad I went autoglym now
@@TheParrottBros looks great mate can’t fault it. Always a shame when you see those headlights dull out, amazing what a quick spin and some protection can achieve 👌🏻
Wow, I'm just about to get my Dads TT and I will need to do this. Your videos are really good. please keep them coming because I need all the help I can get.👍 I'm not sure if I can send any photos of mine via RUclips.
Ooo that’s good timing, I hear that a lot haha. You can’t on RUclips but my email and socials are in the video description if you wanna send me some snaps 👌🏻
I just got my 02 mk1 1.8 tt 5 speed quattro "non 225". Previous owner let car sit for about 8 months in his garage , told me the battery is shot but it will jump start. Long story short , new battery i charged it as well , but still have to start it with a jump pack . I used a multi meter and car off it sits at 4.8v-5.2v with terminals connected.... if i disconnect the battery and check just the battery i can watch the voltage SLOWLY go up on multi-meter every few seconds the battery will show 4.8v ... 4.9v ... 5.0v .... 5.2v.... "you get it" lol . Are there any common issue's i should look for before i trace every ground wire known to man , i dont know if it makes a difference but after jump start still seems to have major voltage drop like if you roll a window down lights dim , had an alternator test done and done my own shop said its fine he didnt give me any voltage specs and my charger / jumpbox/ alt testor just shows its good my testor just gives me a check mark as in its good .
It sounds like high resistance on your cabling, I reckon you may need to replace the look between the battery and starter. It’s common for getting corroded and causing all sorts of issues You can check it at both ends and pull back some of the insulation and see what the copper looks like Alternatively you could have a circuit drawing far too much current, a battery shouldn’t show less than 12v even with something connected until is being discharged / has been discharged.
@TheParrottBros so I'll check the starter wire and I also bought a new battery top fuse / distribution block 3 of 5 are so rusty and curroted ill probably do that today since it's above 30 degrees today haha I have a roll of red and roll of black 0/guage from a stereo project , I was planning on doing the " big 3 "may as well change the starter wire as well as some of the grounds or clean the ones salvageable. Then see what's what after that. Thankyou for the response much appreciated
Great guide Dom ! Noticed mine were getting hazy a few weeks ago .. gonna grab the same kit and have a go at mine 👍 You gonna use the same ceramic on the grill too? Do you have a link to it ?
Yes mate, its good on all trims, plastics and wheels. been using it for years, called gtechniq c4 trim restorer www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IOMDUN0?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3ZDVCCWNESJ9P5NT38Z4
Thats not a terrible job to remove and split them buddy, i know what you mean though i have seen wasps, flys and all sorts inside lights over the years
What is the name of the headlight restoration kit? And where did you buy it? Thanks. PS. I have a 2001 dark blue Quattro TT I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you!
Hey, its the auto glym headlight restoration kit, there is a link in the video description :) Love Moro Blue, such an underrated colour! Thanks for supporting the channel means a lot
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Recently purchased a TT and i'm now addicted to your channel. Awesome vid as always!
CongraTTulations! And apologies if I’m the reason you bought one 😂
Yeah, same with me 😃
Did this myself using the Autoglym headlight restoration kit. My TT’s nearside headlight was badly clouded after 21 years. It now looks brand new. Just take your time and you’ll end up with amazing results. Can’t rate this product enough! 👌🏼
found this video a week after i polished the headlights off my own mk1 tt. Used the same autoglym kit. Worked wonders. It was easy, fast, and incredibly effective.
What is the chances, yes a fantastic off-the-shelf kit which is easy to use and user friendly, I would recommend to all as I'm sure you would
It’s a very satisfying job bringing those dull lights back to life. Freshens up a tired roadster no end!
Thats it mate, and its one of them jobs that get put off as if not done correctly can become worse. i remember ruining a set back when i was just starting out haha
Followed this guide step-by-step and I now have shiny new headlights 🥰 Thanks Dom for your excellent tutorial and giving me the confidence to give it a go! 😎
Awesome! Glad you managed to find it helpful and did what you wanted to
Excellent! Owner of a 2002 TT MK1 - Did my lenses before, but this kit looks great.
MOT due so I was concerned about potential failure on beam pattern. A very useful video, thank you. I was pleasantly surprised by the results and the car looks much improved. I went in harder with a 250 grit wet n dry as the covers were badly clouded. Once the yellow residue went, I moved onto the restoration kit. I used a wide plastic insulation tape as I found masking tape not robust enough. Also opened the bonnet and used a dust sheet for protection. The polish sprays everywhere!!
Great work, & i think your right to use a stronger tape the masking take doesnt always hold up when wet or you go wide when sanding! some headlights ive seen over the years do look like they would need some seriously course paper to get the clouding out.... Good luck with the MOT 😎
Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome job mate! I've been waiting for this one for a while 😅 definitely be giving this a try. Mine are in a terrible state 😬
Happy days! I’m always happy to hear that’s videos are getting put to good use. The kit returns lovely results. If I’d of spent a bit longer on it I could have got them a tiny bit better but I’m very happy with the results
Great vid! Going to try myself on my new mk1 project tomorrow!
Awesome! how did you get on ?
Same stuff I used, make life easy doesn't it - that roadster is looking great!
It’s a brilliant kit, just wish I had known of it sooner. Spend half a day doing the blue Tt’s lights 😂
Looks good and a big difference
Thanks and yeah brilliant results I’m extremely happy with how easy it was to do
Love the wheels on your latest LAKE SILVER TT these are very RARE in the states.
Thanks man, saw your photo earlier car looks great!
What silver or the wheels ?
@@TheParrottBros 9 spokes on the convertible that you just fixed the lights on.
@@TheParrottBros my color? Aviator Grey
@@cavemanmoviesmore4133 yeah I wasn’t sure if you meant silver Tt’s were rare or the wheels. To be fair Tt’s In general seem rare I’m America from what I keep hearing
@@TheParrottBros I’m dying to get aluminum louvers for mine but too expensive to buy and ship to the states and there are not enough here to warrant a business.
Another great vid bud, great work look much better, I’m going to have a go on the mrs Lupo and then give mine a polish
Yeah thats it mate, start of with the practice run on someone elses i like your style haha
Wife just got a pristine 2006 Audi TT Quattro convertible with 90k miles here in the US where we are. Headlights are cloudy though. Going to try this kit if we can find it over here. Great video, thanks!
Wow thats good, dont see too many clean lower mile cars nowadays, im sure if they dont sell that one there will be a similar kit
Great job
Fantastic job Dom,inspired me to tackle my lights front and rear led lights 👍😁
Glad to hear it mate, thats why i do it :)
Did this over the weekend and what a difference. Not perfect as found it hard to control the spin. Amazing difference though and may revisit ar a later date. Also, started the engine bay dress which transformed the look. Did lose two engine cover clips down below but got there - thanks fir great posts
Well done, always nice to achieve something on your own, the headlights is definitely the more you do it the better you get kind of job, I have done them quite a few few times now and each time they get better
Keeping the bonnet shut is a must...I discovered when it was too late and I'd covered the engine and covers in polish compound....it dried and was a pain to clean up
Very much so 😂. Although a bed sheet would do just the job, that’s if there’s one your partner won’t miss in a hurry 😂
Good job mate!
Thank you! Cheers!
+1 for the bonnet shut. I did mine bonnet open, big mistake. Engine bay looks like it's got chickenpox!
Thats it, quick to make a mess but takes ages to clean. if anyone is worried then you can do with the bonnet up just cover the whole bay .
Great video! I was actually searching just now for a headlight restoration kit online to do this to mine since one of them is getting quite bassed but was in doubt of which one to get. Ill give that one a try for sure. Looking foward for more videos to come :)
Thanks kevin, yeah i know what you mean as i always watch the same videos and you know they dont show all the steps, forget to mention bits or do it on easier lights to rectify. i am extremely happy with the results
I recently did my 03 one side just like you did took 20 minutes the other side by hand about 5 minutes both came out great ..couldn't tell the difference. Finished with a clear for headlights.
How funny, as long as you get good results that’s all the matters 😊
If you have an air compressor you can get sanding discs really clean. I used a kit like this for my daughters VW Beatle, definitely made a 90% improvement when driving at night, and looked way better in the day.
The difference it’s made is brilliant! Yeah air compressor would be a good idea for blowing the crud off for sure
Those lenses look fantastic now Dom, brilliant job. I bought that kit for my own headlight units when i first got the car....it worked to a point but i had issues on inside too and bugs!!! in the end I swapped out light units for a new pair. I use a spray called Plexus plastic cleaner to protect against UV on mine now...but also have C4. I Would recommend that kit to everyone. And your video helps a lot more than the instruction booklet by the way👍
Thanks buddy, Its funny how so much crud can get into a set of sealed headlights isnt it 😅, Ooo ill have to make a note of that Plexus thank you, C4 has always worked for me and is a pretty simple mess free application which is always a bonus when yourr not trusted with a spray can haha.
Appreciate the comments, thats why i like to make real time videos showing steps and results as often manuals and guides can be very Vague haha
@@TheParrottBros Yeah the plexus, its spray and wipe!...even i can use it, hahahahahaha
😂@@pigeonguardgames507 Sounds perfect
I used gtechniq C4 on our car headlights as a sealant 2 years ago .
They are still great , no yellowing returning.
Awesome, yeah it’s great stuff and fab results.
Hey Dom, thanks for sharing this. I got my '99 TT 225 coupe back in October 2023 and got the restoring kit and ceramic coat you recommend here. If the weather here in NL is nice this weekend, I'll take a shot at restoring the headlights, that are probably still untouched since '99 haha.
The question I have is, can this also be done with the taillights? Is it worth it? I do have that "sticker" in the taillight that I've seen on other's TT, and I don't know what's it for. I was planning maybe on removing the stickers and give it a good restoration with this, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea or if it even would work, given the taillights are red and not clear as the headlights.
Thanks again and keep up the amazing content coming! Cheers!
Mine aren't too bad but have little streaks at the top quite minimal really but I expect I ought to do it now as opposed to later on. Cheers Dom, always wondered how this kit would perform. Great vid mate. 👍🏻😊
thanks Gary, its one of those, it could take a year or 10 to get worse, some are still ok to this day. its a nice easy to use kit that returns great results 😀
looks good Dom I still need to do this just deciding if to spray with uv lacquer after sanding or just polish
I just polished up and ceramic coated, its what ive done in the past and can always re apply easily. if you can do a decent job then certainly lacquer works too i just dont trust myself haha
Wet sanding will help keep the polycarbonate lenses from melting onto the abrasive paper and minimize the risk of crazing that can happen so easily. Acetone vapor is probably the coolest method of restoration once you’ve achieved the even frosted glass lookin finish. I'm gonna try it here in a couple days hopefully.
Sorry it took me so long to reply, how did you get on with your lights?
On my TT I pulled the headlights out and sanded them with 600grit. It took time to get through the factory coating on the outer edges.
Then I used a DuPont 2K clear that I had left over from painting my Escort Mk1.
The lights look so opaque after 600grit, but the instant the 2K clear coat touches the plastic it pops clear.
The plus side too modern 2k automotive clear is the UV stabilisation. I’m now one year later here in South Australia 🇦🇺 and it still looks perfect.
Another plus is 2k clear can be Sanded and flow coated, and buffed an polished.
🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🍀🍀😎
That’s a decent result specially as you probably have move sun in a month than we have in a year 😂😂
I don’t trust myself with painting things that can be messed up it’s safer that way 😂
I bought a 1.8 Quattro 180.. so much work to do it’s completely beyond me now after what’s been a really tough one year.
What’s more depressing than that is nobody gives my darling car a look in when it comes to vids like this. It’s all fricking 225 and 3.2.
Wow great result there dom they look like new i need to do mines there bad aswell. Get a 3 bar grille put in yours m8 looks nicer.
Its a common issue just based on all the ones i own only the red one has nice lights but i suspect they have been done already haha.
I am tempted but for now it stays stock till its mechanically sound
Enjoy the videos! from Cali !!!
Can u talk about all Generations TT’s ?
That’s awesome! Yeah sure got a couple coming up in next couple months 👌🏻
soo cool
Thank you
I've used both the auto glym and holts kits and the auto glym wins hands down. The holts one was absolute garbage and the sand paper lost its grit within seconds and then the polish pad basically lost its velcro backing half way through. Those lights look spot on though pal fair play.
Thanks for that buddy, always nice to hear others personal experiences with stuff. I was actually looking at the holts one as online it has good reviews. Glad I went autoglym now
Deffo agree, I used the Holts kit, velcro came off the pad, grit paper wore away really quickly, might give the Autoglym a try...
@@gypseyswhippet7276 I certainly had no issue with loss of Velcro or poor quality abrasives
@@TheParrottBros no the auto glym one is spot on. Good choice! 👍
that 3m kit is the best
That's not one i've come across before
@@TheParrottBros it looks like the kit you used for the headlights
Belle vidéo 👌 😉.
je vous remercie monsieur
@@TheParrottBros 👍 😉
need to do mine now as payment for babysitting :-)
Anytime mate
This is amazing, I am going to do mine. Can you do a video on clearing blocked drain tubes on the Roadster?
This is something I’m going to look into, cleaning blocked ones will depend on what I have of course
Decent 👌🏻
I’m very pleased with the results
@@TheParrottBros looks great mate can’t fault it. Always a shame when you see those headlights dull out, amazing what a quick spin and some protection can achieve 👌🏻
Awesome 🎉❤
thanks dude, makes a massive difference
Wow, I'm just about to get my Dads TT and I will need to do this. Your videos are really good. please keep them coming because I need all the help I can get.👍 I'm not sure if I can send any photos of mine via RUclips.
Ooo that’s good timing, I hear that a lot haha. You can’t on RUclips but my email and socials are in the video description if you wanna send me some snaps 👌🏻
Wow great Vid Dom.
Fancy doing ASBO's ? 😉
Thanks buddy, yeah sure pop down 😂
Sheeeeeeeeeeee that is fricken gorgeous
Thanks buddy, makes such a visual difference! takes it from tired to super clean
Mine are dirty on the inside, any tips?
@@simonbrown9783 the only way to try and deal is to split and try cleaning. If that doesn’t work they may need polishing
Are the lights smoked; I.e., tinted ?
No, that is just a factory black insert with a clear front lense
I just got my 02 mk1 1.8 tt 5 speed quattro "non 225". Previous owner let car sit for about 8 months in his garage , told me the battery is shot but it will jump start. Long story short , new battery i charged it as well , but still have to start it with a jump pack . I used a multi meter and car off it sits at 4.8v-5.2v with terminals connected.... if i disconnect the battery and check just the battery i can watch the voltage SLOWLY go up on multi-meter every few seconds the battery will show 4.8v ... 4.9v ... 5.0v .... 5.2v.... "you get it" lol . Are there any common issue's i should look for before i trace every ground wire known to man , i dont know if it makes a difference but after jump start still seems to have major voltage drop like if you roll a window down lights dim , had an alternator test done and done my own shop said its fine he didnt give me any voltage specs and my charger / jumpbox/ alt testor just shows its good my testor just gives me a check mark as in its good .
It sounds like high resistance on your cabling, I reckon you may need to replace the look between the battery and starter. It’s common for getting corroded and causing all sorts of issues
You can check it at both ends and pull back some of the insulation and see what the copper looks like
Alternatively you could have a circuit drawing far too much current, a battery shouldn’t show less than 12v even with something connected until is being discharged / has been discharged.
@TheParrottBros so I'll check the starter wire and I also bought a new battery top fuse / distribution block 3 of 5 are so rusty and curroted ill probably do that today since it's above 30 degrees today haha I have a roll of red and roll of black 0/guage from a stereo project , I was planning on doing the " big 3 "may as well change the starter wire as well as some of the grounds or clean the ones salvageable. Then see what's what after that. Thankyou for the response much appreciated
Wd40 or toothpaste does same job👍👍👍
Wd40 simply makes the cloudy part see through, it doesn’t actually deal with the fogging and I’m yet to see toothpaste actually remove damaged plastic
Great guide Dom ! Noticed mine were getting hazy a few weeks ago .. gonna grab the same kit and have a go at mine 👍 You gonna use the same ceramic on the grill too? Do you have a link to it ?
Yes mate, its good on all trims, plastics and wheels. been using it for years, called gtechniq c4 trim restorer www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IOMDUN0?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3ZDVCCWNESJ9P5NT38Z4
@@TheParrottBros Thanks Dom!
I used the same kit on mine, came up a treat however I’ve discovered the inside of mine need done to really bring them up 😔
Thats not a terrible job to remove and split them buddy, i know what you mean though i have seen wasps, flys and all sorts inside lights over the years
What is the name of the headlight restoration kit? And where did you buy it? Thanks.
PS. I have a 2001 dark blue Quattro TT
I enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you!
Hey, its the auto glym headlight restoration kit, there is a link in the video description :)
Love Moro Blue, such an underrated colour!
Thanks for supporting the channel means a lot
Always remember, with great beard comes great responsibility.
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Copied your clip . Great job . It not bad . Not quite as good as yours, but thank you wouldn’t be able to do this without you. Cheers
Great work mate, the more I’ve done them the better the results have been. 😊