stan_the_man
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**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!!
What you lot think?
[Edited on 30-12-2007 by stan_the_man]
[Edited on 30-12-2007 by stan_the_man]
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mwg
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Would probably look quite good in black!
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Mistamist
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could look alright with a cristal front and silver indicators
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STEvieXE
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will look completely wank tho when u seal it back up (like any other diy tinted lamps i have saw)
bets is to buy some, dont think they are so expensive now??
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Dave A
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Robin
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Satin black paint would be better.
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stan_the_man
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It was a trial and error attempt to see how easy the lamp is to split.
And red was all i had to hand.
The headlamp is scrap anyway so i thought id give it a bash.
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mav
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try it in black and come back........
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stan_the_man
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quote:
Originally posted by mav
try it in black and come back........
Thats the plan
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mav
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Rhino
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looks quite funky red!!
still... black would be cool.
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Rob B
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Mine are DIY'ed
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STEvieXE
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my mate did his on his vts, looked ok from outside but when u lifted the bonnet they were terrible looked sealed again...
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Rob B
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he obviosuly did it wrong, cause mine look like theyve never been apart.
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STEvieXE
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pics of lamps?? from under bonnet??
in fairness he used black sealer which didnt help but even with clear sealer would be hard to do and get it to look like anything...
[Edited on 17-02-2007 by STEvieXE]
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Jay
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How often is under your bonnet seen though, in fairness
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STEvieXE
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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
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Ste L
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob B
Mine are DIY'ed
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/5543/dscn1578.jpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/5543/dscn1428.jpg
they look smart for home made jobs
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Rob B
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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 .
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stan_the_man
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I did mine black tonight after last nights red escapade.
I thoroughly reccomend it as it looks Pro done
Pics soon
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stan_the_man
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Robin
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That's better 
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Ste L
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any pic's of them fitted?
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SportBoy
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the red ones were ... snazzy lol
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stan_the_man
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Aint gonna fit em for a while yet as the cars still in bits but should have some photos when done!!
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