Light Deflectors

DJ_NeverReady · 05-03-2004, 21:16

I was just wondering if anyone had a clue about fitting light deflectors (not sure if that is the right name for them) for when you go to mainland europe where they insist on driving on the wrong side of the road for some bizzare reason

. They will be fitted on a new octy estate, some pics of the lights are below. From experience the headlights normally have markings on them to guide you in the right direction, but these have none.

Hope someone has a clue about this

Iain

MonkeyHanger · 05-03-2004, 21:21

Iain,

Halfords sell deflectors for Octy Lights, i got some last year but never got around to using them.

They come with full fitting instructions

DJ_NeverReady · 05-03-2004, 21:27

ah har, cheers Monkey

Will pass it on to me rents (unfortunately the octy estate is not mine)

MonkeyHanger · 05-03-2004, 21:32

See this thread too

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DJ_NeverReady · 05-03-2004, 21:54

ah har, i looked and i looked but obviously not hard enough, cheers again Monkey

Iain

***DGW*** · 06-03-2004, 10:15

Geoff, I used the DIY approach using black masking tape cut to shape as per the template. However it wasn't very successful and the tape shrunk in last summer's high temperatures! Next time I will use the Halfords converters I bought.

PS Masking tape also leaves very messy and sticky glue behind when you remove it.

DJ_NeverReady · 06-03-2004, 11:07

If you can get hold of some black Fablon (sticky back plastic) then that will work a treat, its not to expensive either. We used to use this on the old car and have had no probs with the heat abroad (was 55 degrees C in the south of france last summer) no flaking or shirnking. Another added benefit is that is peels off very very easily leave little if not glue on the glass.

Give that a go if you can get you hands on some.

Iain

roo · 08-03-2004, 14:41

Using the halfords light deflectors on the clear style headlights on the facelift Octavia/Fabia and Superb, does not work as they have to be a different shape. If you phone Skoda (non)assistance, they can email you the template you need for the shape of the sticker, or you can buy the headlamp protectors with the bits stuck inside from the dealers although that route is expensive.

msoames21 · 11-03-2004, 00:21

Your friendly skoda garage also does them (i know that for a fact), try having a word with them.

Don't quote me on this but i think they are removable aswell

Matt

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*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,129 Thanks: 49 Thanked 170 Times in 127 Posts	Geoff, I used the DIY approach using black masking tape cut to shape as per the template. However it wasn't very successful and the tape shrunk in last summer's high temperatures! Next time I will use the Halfords converters I bought. PS Masking tape also leaves very messy and sticky glue behind when you remove it. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg... Last edited by DGW; 06-03-2004 at 11:18.

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DJ_NeverReady Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If you can get hold of some black Fablon (sticky back plastic) then that will work a treat, its not to expensive either. We used to use this on the old car and have had no probs with the heat abroad (was 55 degrees C in the south of france last summer) no flaking or shirnking. Another added benefit is that is peels off very very easily leave little if not glue on the glass. Give that a go if you can get you hands on some. Iain Last edited by DJ_NeverReady; 06-03-2004 at 11:10.

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msoames21 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Anglia Posts: 162 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Your friendly skoda garage also does them (i know that for a fact), try having a word with them. Don't quote me on this but i think they are removable aswell Matt __________________ Skoda Fabia 1.4 16v Comfort Hatch 17" Alloys Pipercross Induction Pioneer DEH7500MP Cruise Control Fold out Cup Holder! Last edited by msoames21; 11-03-2004 at 00:23.

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05-03-2004, 21:21	#2
MonkeyHanger BANNED Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,781 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Iain, Halfords sell deflectors for Octy Lights, i got some last year but never got around to using them. They come with full fitting instructions

05-03-2004, 21:27	#3
DJ_NeverReady Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ah har, cheers Monkey Will pass it on to me rents (unfortunately the octy estate is not mine)

05-03-2004, 21:32	#4
MonkeyHanger BANNED Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,781 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	See this thread too Click Me !!

05-03-2004, 21:54	#5
DJ_NeverReady Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ah har, i looked and i looked but obviously not hard enough, cheers again Monkey Iain