Aston Martin Headlights, Tail Lights, and Exterior Lighting

[@tonycove4488]

Such a wealth of useful information to alleviate the pain and maintain the fun of ownership! Definitely a condensation issue with one of my front headlamp assemblies. Is this something you have covered or about to cover. Many thanks.

[@markchip1]

Can you (with input from your subscribers?) consider creating an article and/or video in which you can list ALL the cheaper and parts bin items that owners can use as an alternative to buying from a dealer and paying the AM tax on??? I'm sure that - although it might be quite a bit of work - something like this would be FANTASTICALLY popular with your viewers!!! Obviously there would be differences between the models.

[@junglee1588]

Thanks for the video. I will be looking forward to seeing your next video fixing the condensation issues on your tail lights. I have been covering my tail lights every time I wash my car. :(

[@stevewushu]

Also, later DB9 headlights are shared with mk2 vanquish

[@stevewushu]

Also, Divinatech do a side repeater in the side strake for vantage 😉

[@dresdonfury]

Great insights. Love your commentaries and have subbed here and on Redpants site. I receive my 08 V8V in a couple weeks and am excited about the experience.

[@jmorrison146]

Can the headlights and taillights be sealed (silicone?) pre-emptively to avoid the condensation issue?

[@francisvachon2051]

Actually in Canada all light go on not just the DRL even if the light button inside the car is set to off but you will have to turn that knob to on if you want to use the High Beam

[@MrWorldwideII]

My right rear tail light of my 2014 V8V roadster has condensation in it, but only after watching this video did I learn that it could lead to issues. You mentioned another video where you resolve this? I don't think I see it.

[@HawkMillFarm]

In the UK we are RH drive but sometimes drive in LH drive Europe necessitating the need to dip the other way. Can this be done with a switch some way?

[@Redpantslol]

There isn't a switch or "easy" solution to swap between RHD and LHD unless you have a tech to swap between the sets of actual LHD/RHD headlights. But, from a distance: Before your trip, adjust the headlights to a RHD-biased aim before you head to continental Europe. You'll have a relatively short trip in the LHD area that may not require headlights at all (so, non-issue) before spending the bulk of the trip in the RHD area. Once you're back, re-adjust to your previous LHD positions. Not a simple issue, but.. *ehhh* imagine if Brexit was boiled down to where your headlights are pointed.... let's do what we can to manage... Beyond that, I can refer you to a few shops in England and the mainland. If you want to chat with them, please do, but please support them however you can :)

[@justaddafan]

The lens on your headlight is easily repairable. It's just a matter of wet sanding and then clear coating.

[@aston-martin-internationalist]

Won't need clear coating. If you wet sand, polish and seal with ceramic coating you're essentially returning it to how it was when it was new. Once that's done, you can re-apply PPF. Would not clear coat polycarbonate

[@Redpantslol]

Yep, not too difficult to fix. Up until now I've been leaving it like that to warn others of the risk. I'll be repairing it in the next few weeks because I may be selling the pair of them as I'll have to replace them regardless with RHD versions soon.

[@justaddafan]

@@Redpantslol There's a little clue as to Rich's next move... But your steering wheel is going to be on the wrong side :)

[@coyletom04]

Thanks for a great video --!

[@atomikrobot300099]

Have you ever tried conformally coating the headlight PCB? There are some great brush on and spray on conformal coatings...

[@mikemittel2691]

Couldn’t you wet sand and polish and ad a clear coat to the messed up headlight? I would think that would bring back the clarity. Just like removing the yellow or cloudiness of older headlights.

[@Redpantslol]

Yep, I could, but I left it that way as a warning to others, and I'm going to be replacing my headlights soon anyway.

[@markhill8990]

Mate just lost my LED front light string Was going to give the repair ago by myself !! Can you give us a step by step guide 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🍻🍻🙏😇 Cheers 🥂

[@Redpantslol]

Prevention is the best policy... repairs are very difficult. I'm working with a company that's burned through a couple dozen sets of rear tail lights to perfect their process. Add it up.... imagine that up-front cost for the method alone... Hopefully the upcoming DIY will help but it'll be risky regardless.

[@markhill8990]

@@Redpantslol cheers buddy I’m gona go for it soon I’ll send you an up date with me in tears 😭 probably!!

[@florisevers2009]

@@Redpantslol hey Rich, when is the video coming? I was planning to fix the rear light these days.

[@iSuggestApps]

Thank you for the great vid

[@Redpantslol]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@greathey1234]

Damn, I bought the side repeaters for 3 and a half times the cost of these of the ford transit connect and they are the same.

[@mhurleymh]

4m.16s it looks like you are missing a nozzle. I can only see one of two. I'm missing one on mine too. So when I spray one jet hits the light the other goes straight up in the air. Does anyone know where I can get a new nozzle without buying the whole unit?

[@tamabrown807]

Hi what size wheels do you have? 19 or 20 inch? Thanks

[@Redpantslol]

Any set of wheels shown on my cars are 19s.

[@tamabrown807]

@@Redpantslol thank you for your reply and I apologise it is off topic from your vid but I am just about to order some wheels tomorrow (I have a 2007 V8 Vantage). I was gravitating toward 20’s but was concerned about rubbing. Have you had issues or heard of issues with 20’s? Endless hours of forum research I have not reached a definitive conclusion on what is best. I do like the look of 20’s though. Your videos have helped a lot with my purchase btw thanks.

[@Redpantslol]

@@tamabrown807 I prefer 19s myself and that's what I use, but I've got several customers that bought 20" wheels from me. No issues whatsoever for any that I've sold because of how I spec them. So long as you're getting a quality set of wheels, whether or not you'll have issues with 20" wheels depends entirely on the widths and offsets you use.

[@aston-martin-internationalist]

First - 4.39am in the UK.

[@sierraone9181]

Speaking of headlights... I have the dreaded led turn signal failure.

[@Coppertunes]

HID headlights must have headlight washers by law (in the UK) you won't pass an MOT without them.

[@Redpantslol]

Good to know! It's hard keeping track of all the different regulations, laws, and requirements, and how they change over time 😓

[@DOHCCordia]

Looks like the headlights clear coat was either damaged or theres residue left behind. Honestly its an easy fix either way. Either clean the residue off. Or wet sand the lense. Then reclear. Boom headlight looks new.

[@lyndonwilliamson3781]

16th. In the UK