Homer Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Does anyone know whether the step-by-step instructions are still available for painting the Jap lights? I remember a post some months ago that explained how long they needed in the oven and for how long - also the grit paper to use and the 'correct' colour paint to use. Does anyone still have a link to this thread as I can't seem to find it using search! Failing that can anyone tell me the heat and duration the lights should be in the oven for the glue to soften? (I don't want to melt the damn things!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Does anyone know whether the step-by-step instructions are still available for painting the Jap lights? I remember a post some months ago that explained how long they needed in the oven and for how long - also the grit paper to use and the 'correct' colour paint to use. Does anyone still have a link to this thread as I can't seem to find it using search! Failing that can anyone tell me the heat and duration the lights should be in the oven for the glue to soften? (I don't want to melt the damn things!) H, there is a post with full instructions in FAQ, in tech section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 25, 2005 Author Share Posted June 25, 2005 Nic, I've searched there and can't seem to find any posts about it. Can you give me a clue what to search for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Sorry it looks like it has been moved or deleted, perhaps one of the mods can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 This might help : http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/headlights/index.html As to how long in the oven, the answer is "longer than you might think"! I've done it twice, and I found the best way was to have the oven on a lower temp (less risk of melting) but to leave the lights in there longer. If the black glue stuff isn't soft enough to allow the lens to come off just put it back in the oven for a while and wait. Lastly, make triple sure that that no part of the light is touching the rear or sides of the oven walls - they get a lot hotter than the air does and they WILL melt the plastic. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 25, 2005 Author Share Posted June 25, 2005 Thanks a lot Jake, great stuff! Will try and give it a go later today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennMR2 Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 heres how mine turned out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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