rumsey

I am based in macclesfield, i have spoken to a few bodyshops who have no clue what i am talking about. i am about as useful as a chocolate fireguard when it comes to DIY.

so anyone know anyone near who does this?

thanks

craigyp

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I'm the same mate. I live in Mansfield and all the places I've been too look at me gone out

Camoscooby

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I was sh*t scared of doing it myself too but its not as painful as you think!

There are plenty of threads on here with step-by-step instructions but I was not keen on the idea of roasting them in the oven!

I first removed a series of small screws holding the headlight together and then used a heatgun to heat the glue around the edge, CAREFULLY pull the lens apart and the orange piece of plastic just pops out. Use the heat gun to reheat the glue and reform the seal. Replace screws.

Presto!

Hope this helps

craigyp

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That easy??? Might give it a bash then!!! do I have to change the bulbs?

rumsey

Sorry i forgot to put i am a lazy mo fo!!

I wouldnt even try this to be honest, I would probably drop the light smash it and have to buy another one, seriously i am that bad

Camoscooby

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The bulbs are orange so you can leave them but as I have discovered (because I chose not to paint the backs) reflect so much off the inside the light that they still look orange lol

I am gonna get some silver bulbs to complete the look which reminds me............

Camoscooby

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Perhaps, if you are that bad, you should avoid doing it then lol

Pervy_Paul

Pretty easy to do, I've done 3 sets now all in the oven (electric not gas) You're better off getting some Silvervision bulbs to complement the detango'd look as the orange bulb reflects a lot of orange onto the lense so still looks orange from some angles.

craigyp

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Yeah looking at yours Paul on ljp looks good mate...
How long roughly does it take and I want to paint mine internal any ideas on paint

markietay

As for paint i used plastic primer and then halfords satin black.

craigyp

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Thanks

wrx9181

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It's easy mate getting lights out of bodywork ihardest bit