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20 July 2011, 04:26 PM
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Just waiting!!
Well,the first headlight is baking in the oven!
Its like waiting in the dentist.....this could be expensive!!
20 July 2011, 04:28 PM
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Good luck mate i did this with my Supra headlights worked a treat! Just keep a eye on them!
20 July 2011, 04:33 PM
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De-tango?? I want to do this at the weekend but keep bottling it.
20 July 2011, 05:19 PM
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20 July 2011, 05:23 PM
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De-tango?? I want to do this at the weekend but keep bottling it.
Silvatec bulbs from ebay mate
20 July 2011, 05:25 PM
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are you having it for your dinner with some potato's and gravy ???
20 July 2011, 05:27 PM
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very nice mate.i see youve sprayed yours too,as am i.
the crome is in bad condition on the front surrond on mine.do you reckon i would get enough reflective light spraying the whole surround black and just leaving the chrome on the main headlight unit?
20 July 2011, 05:53 PM
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That looks amazing. This is adding to my desire to get it done...
Has anyone had problems with condensation in the headlight after doing this??
Cheers
20 July 2011, 06:03 PM
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That looks amazing. This is adding to my desire to get it done...
hi, before i put the unit back together i put a bead of black mastic into the channel where it seats together, heat it all up, press together and tighten all the screws up
pretty much a perfect seal
20 July 2011, 06:08 PM
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from this
to this
lol....... work-in-progress
20 July 2011, 06:11 PM
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Right thats it, you've pushed me into doing it tomorrow/friday. Sod running in my new engine that can wait till the weekend...
20 July 2011, 06:15 PM
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Right thats it, you've pushed me into doing it tomorrow/friday. Sod running in my new engine that can wait till the weekend...
just take ya time mate, its really easy once ya get started
good luck and dont forget the pics
20 July 2011, 09:04 PM
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Sivo is right,it is pretty easy!
Take your time taking the grill off,i easily snapped one of the clips,its not really needed though,thankfully!
Everything has gone well,just gonna wait over night for everything to dry properly and put everything back together tomoz.
Thanks for the help,i will post some pics
20 July 2011, 09:07 PM
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lol....... work-in-progress
i've gotta get me some of those ducts,well smart mate!!
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i've gotta get me some of those ducts,well smart mate!!
Looks so much better without the silver grille and foglamp covers.
20 July 2011, 09:41 PM
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Silvatec bulbs from ebay mate
I'm having trouble finding these on ebay, or anywhere really. Would appreciate a link if anyone can find some for my 2003 blobeye.
Many thanks.
John
20 July 2011, 10:52 PM
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I'm having trouble finding these on ebay, or anywhere really. Would appreciate a link if anyone can find some for my 2003 blobeye.
got mine from a local factors
think these would do it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-seri...item27bcb0ec40
double check first tho mate
20 July 2011, 10:55 PM
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Looks so much better without the silver grille and foglamp covers.
thanks, im happy with how it looks now, after 2 years !........
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seriously,this is taking the **** now.why so difficult to post pictures,arghhhh!
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hi mate, i upload my pics to photobucket then copy and paste the IMG code to the thread.............
simples
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BEFORE!
AFTER!
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Superb. Did you have any problems doing it? My silvatech bulbs arrived yesterday so I have no excuse now...
26 July 2011, 06:15 PM
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TBH you would have to be a mong of epic peportions to f**k it up, the plastics used will easy cook all day at 90 deg without melting.
26 July 2011, 06:25 PM
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looking good mate
just like mine
best free mod for a blobeye imho
26 July 2011, 06:28 PM
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Superb. Did you have any problems doing it? My silvatech bulbs arrived yesterday so I have no excuse now...
come on mate, your turn next
26 July 2011, 06:28 PM
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Superb. Did you have any problems doing it? My silvatech bulbs arrived yesterday so I have no excuse now...
No problems mate.
I had them in the oven at 100c for 14 mins.I had them out twice before then and it wasnt long enough,just go for it.
I havent put a bead of sealant around mine yet,but intend to very soon to save water getting in.
Good luck mate
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BEFORE!
AFTER!
what grill do you have on your second picture buddy?
26 July 2011, 11:17 PM
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what grill do you have on your second picture buddy?
looks like standard grille with the badge cut out....... a bit of filler and a flick of paint and bobs ya auntie..
20 July 2011, 05:23 PM
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