Supra_Squaddie Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Just thought I'd show off my hard work from today. For any novices out there like me this is a pretty easy job to start off with! Before... During... After... Pretty good day altogether! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Looks nice mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Such a change! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Squaddie Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Cheers guys, so glad I discovered this forum, otherwise I'd have either forked out for new lights, or had crap looking ones for the rest of my days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Wait till you split them in the oven and do the insides. Just done a spare set using varying grades of wet n dry, then a machine polish with jewellers rouge, then spray the inserts. They look better than new. Yours are vastly improved, although they will need doing again frequently. I would compound them at every wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Wait till you split them in the oven and do the insides. Just done a spare set using varying grades of wet n dry, then a machine polish with jewellers rouge, then spray the inserts. They look better than new. Yours are vastly improved, although they will need doing again frequently. I would compound them at every wash. isnt that what hes done???? does improve the looks so much!!! well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Oooo i like it! i call veilside skirts and a stock wing + new rims:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Squaddie Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 isnt that what hes done???? does improve the looks so much!!! well done! Yeah that is what I've done! Bloody well hope so anyway, took all day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Squaddie Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Oooo i like it! i call veilside skirts and a stock wing + new rims:D Yes mate the skirts are at the very top of my list of priorities! Closely followed by new rims, new front end and eventually a new rear wing (Was thinking about GT carbon one though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Keep the veilside front, it dosent look bad, just the plate makes it look odd, relocate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazama76 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 looks awesome mate, good job. oh keep the veilside front looks awesome. i not being biased or anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Looking very good mate . I've been thinking about doing this for years now but i'm terrified i will wreck my lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Squaddie Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Looking very good mate . I've been thinking about doing this for years now but i'm terrified i will wreck my lights. This is the reason I put this thread up, to give people confidence, as I am relatively inexperienced with things like this. So if I can do it, anyone can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Squaddie Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Keep the veilside front, it dosent look bad, just the plate makes it look odd, relocate it? Will it affect air flow to the radiator if I put it underneath? I'm off to Germany soon so I'm putting a German metal one on once I'm there, I think they're a bit smaller than UK ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 what sealant did you use to reseal them? masking the rings is a bit of a PITA but its not a bad job... people dont like the oven bit but I found just the right temp for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Squaddie Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 I just reheated the sealant that was on there, then went around it after with a bead of silicone. Fingers crossed that should be enough, hasn't rained yet though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 What temp was your oven at & how long did you leave them in? Also do you need special paint for inside the lights. Sorry i've searched for a how to guide as i thought i had read one before but cant find any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 What temp was your oven at & how long did you leave them in? Also do you need special paint for inside the lights. Sorry i've searched for a how to guide as i thought i had read one before but cant find any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 80 degress for 5-10 mins does it for me and they come apart ok... everyone might use an odd diff temp but my oven at that temp works well for me d00d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 80 degress for 5-10 mins does it for me and they come apart ok... everyone might use an odd diff temp but my oven at that temp works well for me d00d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 100c for around 4-5 mins, again sealed once back together with a bead of black bond!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 100c for around 4-5 mins, again sealed once back together with a bead of black bond!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Squaddie Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 What temp was your oven at & how long did you leave them in? Also do you need special paint for inside the lights. Sorry i've searched for a how to guide as i thought i had read one before but cant find any. 100 deg C for 5 mins. Just used plastikote primer and paint, 3 layers of each. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=153261&highlight=headlight+sealant I used this as a guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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