Clarkie172

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DarrenSTI

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How did you get on doing this mod?, is it as easy as they say

Clarkie172

haha. It was easier than I expected but I did not enjoy seperating/putting back together the headlights! The removal is easy, just use the guide! two top bolts for each light, remove the air duct, front grille takes 5 min. Use a ratchet to get to final 10mm bolts sort of behind grille on white mounting plastic bits attached to light. Pull off all connectors and wiggle away! It should take 10-15min to remove. I put them in the oven on about 70 oc for about 15 min (once all 9 screws were out of the back) then you have to prise them apart! This bit I did not like!!! I did not bother painting them, just simply removed orange part and put back together! We shall see if it sealed ok but I am worried they will not be sealed properly. Worst case is doing it again just re-applying some mastik. Well worth a go though!!

wrxWillo

I went round mine with some clear silicone just to make sure

wrxWillo

The Devil's Snot

mystic_magic

I have a terrible memory, i wouldn't remember they were in the oven.

I did mine on a rare hot day last year.

Left them in the green house. With out fear of finding a puddle when i got them out

I also clear siliconed mine and a year later i have never ever had any water in them.

JimmyBFC

Im wanting to do this, but like everythign else I touch at the minute...its not the best idea...also want to paint the light too, mine is a black sti so I think it would look good with them de-tangoe'd and painted black.

What type of paint to use for painting them though??

Clarkie172

grey primer them a few coats and then matt black

richie001

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Thinking about doing mine but i'm not born with much patience

Clarkie172

its easy mate, well worth a go

Clarkie172

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18...DSC04061-1.jpg

richie001

iTrader: (3)

looks

mattwrxCS

iTrader: (1)

I used a hot air gun to heat mine up, then heated the sealant up again before putting the two halfs back together. also masked off the around bumper and wings to prevent any marking. looks 100% better

fat_boy

iTrader: (1)

look loads better dont wanna crash the thread but im doing a few peps lights for them at the mo and im de tangoing and painting them for £35 all in if any1 dont fancy doing it
just done oli's off here and a few from midland scoobies
this is mine
Before



After








sorry to crash the thread lol

Clarkie172

its not crashing mate lol £35 is a good price if anyone fancies it but doesnt dare do it themselves! To be honest, I would have just gave them to you as I did not end up painting them...I thought it was too much of a pain!

fat_boy

iTrader: (1)

it is a pain but ive done 6 sets now so got abit of a routine lol

dreamon

i really want this mod for mine but im parked on the road (no drive/garage) so if i encounter any problems im stuffed i also dont trust my gas oven ive been a chef for 19 years but have never cooked a headlight im also a mechanical idiot

Midnight Runner

Looks the business!!!

Clarkie172

If you follow the guide mate you can't go wrong! All you need is a 10mm socket and a ratchet, phillips screwdriver and a flat bladed one. Give it a go!!!

fat_boy

iTrader: (1)

to right it dont take long i did mine off and sprayed in 2hrs
then let dry and put back together in the morn and re fit 30 mins max
just av a bash or il do them for £35 up to u lol

dreamon

thanks for the offer mate ill keep in mind