Project – H4 Headlights

One of the 1st items to attend to was the headlights.  The surface of the reflector had rusted out and needed a closer look.  In fact this item was picked up by my mechanic as a ‘must attend to’ item.

Removal is very easy.  Take the single screw out to remove the shroud, then remove the newly revealed screw and the whole assembly simply pulls out.

The situation was:

1. Sandblasted lens – needs replacing.
2. Mild corrosion on cylinder that holds the reflector – can be cleaned and repainted (VHT Flame Proof Satin Silver).
3. Corrosion on reflector – needs to be repainted.
4. Outer ring – chipping paint – needs stripping and repainting (VHT Wheel Satin Black plus VHT Flame Proof Satin Clear).

Both lights were pretty much in the same condition so they both got exactly the same treatment.  As you can imagine the 1st light I tried took a week of nights, the second was done in 3 nights.

Here are some pics showing you some before and after.  I am really happy with the result.  Cost approx $150 for new lenses plus about $30 in paint which I still have plenty left for other projects.