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Ben G

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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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17th Feb 07 at 20:09

i want them!!

look better than depos from other pics on here IMO and with a crystal front would look so nice

[Edited on 17-02-2007 by KROOZUK-BEN]

Ste L

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Registered: 3rd Jul 06
Location: Manchester Drives: 106 16v Rallye
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17th Feb 07 at 20:19

quote:
Originally posted by stan_the_man
Aint gonna fit em for a while yet as the cars still in bits but should have some photos when done!!

fit them, take pic, and remove

Ben G

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17th Feb 07 at 20:20

also, how do you take the cover off from the light to access the inners?

is it then just a simple process of spraying and do you need to prime before spraying?

Rhino

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17th Feb 07 at 20:27

looks goot mate... what did you use to seal them again?

stan_the_man

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17th Feb 07 at 20:28

**MAKE A STICKY??**

I used a heat gun and focused it mainly on the glass (not on the black plastic)

Work your way round the top half of the headlamp and then eventually you should be able to use a screwdriver or similar to lever the glass off - being careful not to break glass of course.

Be patient though!

Once the glass is seperate, heat up the grey glue that holds the glass in (yes i know the glass isnt there anymore but trust me...) this will make it softer and aid getting the chrome surround out.

Once it is out you will have to remove the clear plastic flasher lens on it (easily done, just force it out - it will unclip)

Then its time to spray! I dint use any primer or similar. You may if you wish. I used Satin Black paint from a rattle can.

Wait for it to dry (i know its hard but REALLY wait till it properly dry)

Re-assemble the flaher lens (i removed the orange lens cover in the headlamp in the hope of a more cleaner look (il be using orange bulbs))

Re-heat the grey glue again around the 3 fixing points of the chrome surround and re-fit the surround taking care to seta it properly so its secure.

Re-heat the remainder of the grey glue all the way round the headlamp and press the glass back on holding it tighly down so it seals properly.

If all has went to plan, you should now have a DIY tinted lamp and have saved yourself a packet!!

stan_the_man

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Registered: 14th Feb 07
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17th Feb 07 at 21:53

quote:
Originally posted by Ste Lfit them, take pic, and remove

I dont have a front bumper either - Youl just have to wait!!

Hehe

Ste L

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17th Feb 07 at 21:54

bloody useless

Robin

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17th Feb 07 at 21:55

I need a heat gun for my spare Corsa C ones.

Graeme

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Registered: 26th Jul 04
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17th Feb 07 at 22:00

what corsa c ones u want robin?
smoked facelift ones or prefacelifts?

Robin

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17th Feb 07 at 22:01

Pre-facelift, I have a pair of them in my garage waiting to be split, but I haven't got round to it yet.

Graeme

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Registered: 26th Jul 04
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17th Feb 07 at 22:06

i have a set all sprayed up in black if u want to swap and a little bit of money my way!

deano87

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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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17th Feb 07 at 22:32

Red ones look more pink imo but look ok.

I actually thought the black ones were Depo's

I think the ones on the Saxo look really good though

Ste L

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17th Feb 07 at 22:51

quote:
Originally posted by Robin
I need a heat gun for my spare Corsa C ones.

stick them in the oven, just keep checking them otherwise you'll have roasted headlights

Robin

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17th Feb 07 at 22:52

I've tried, it was a pain in the arse

Ste L

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17th Feb 07 at 22:53

hairdryer

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18th Feb 07 at 01:18

quote:
Originally posted by Rob B

quote:
Originally posted by STEvieXE
depends on how fussy you are i suppose but when it comes down to

couple of hours fucking about making some diy lights or spending wotever it is depos cost (60??) for some decent lights? i know wot id go for

You obviously have to much money because for the cost of the paint 2.99 i made some that look great but if you would rather pay 60 odd quid go ahead .

Quite often it's worth spending the money to get the best effects... Can't really comment on lights though as I have never seen a set of DIY'd lights before.

powey

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18th Feb 07 at 04:19

what color red is it?

M2RTY

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18th Feb 07 at 09:15

black ones look smart

supprised noone has done this before really

antmashed

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18th Feb 07 at 12:28

i was thinking of this the other day! got told you cant take the glass out so i didnt bother might give it a go? looks ace

stan_the_man

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Registered: 14th Feb 07
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18th Feb 07 at 15:08

Trial fitted N/S headlamp today...

Robin

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18th Feb 07 at 15:10

They look spot on to me.

deano87

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18th Feb 07 at 15:31

They look like Depo's to me.

SabasSRi

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18th Feb 07 at 15:45

they look good like that!

STEvieXE

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18th Feb 07 at 15:56

quote:
Originally posted by Rob B

quote:
Originally posted by STEvieXE
depends on how fussy you are i suppose but when it comes down to

couple of hours fucking about making some diy lights or spending wotever it is depos cost (60??) for some decent lights? i know wot id go for

You obviously have to much money because for the cost of the paint 2.99 i made some that look great but if you would rather pay 60 odd quid go ahead .

you obviously like saying obviously...

Ben D

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18th Feb 07 at 16:01

quote:
Originally posted by Ste L
hairdryer

does actually work, I used a hairdryer to heat the mastic on my rover 200 headlamps to take the orange lense's out, clean up & reseal as one was full of mold lol.

no risk of melting the plastic & not as time comsuming as you would think

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