Scott Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Got another set of lights in for refurbishing from a member. Very good condition ones overall so they will come up an absolute treat once finished. One appeared almost brand new other than the odd mark and a slight coating but even the not so good one was still in good condition. Managed to make a good start tonight, got them apart and gave them the lenses the ole refurbaroo. Couple more passes and these will be mint (literally), time to chill though so will get back on it tomorrow. Anyway, enough blah blah I'll let the pics do the talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikue Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 What are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 What are you using? An orbital polisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Couple of better pics Funnily enough, the slight discolouration on the passenger side is actually the chrome rather than the lens. I hadn't noticed before but the chrome loses it's colour, it's only when compared to a nearly new light that it's obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iky Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Nice job Scott, look as good as clear as glass ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Top job mine really need doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikue Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Fantastic !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Really pleased with how these have came out. The lenses are near perfect, never had a set so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aspire Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 stunning scott, how long do you take masking off the chrome rings, i still cant get the hang of it! what tape do you use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timlowthian Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 They look amazing i really cant wait to get these fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 stunning scott, how long do you take masking off the chrome rings, i still cant get the hang of it! what tape do you use Takes ages mate, absolute PITA but it's important to get it right. I just use regular masking tape, I believe it would be considered decorators masking tape... the white-ish stuff. Between the tape, a scalpel a swear jar and a box of plasters I generally get there in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 by the looks of it that metal reflector plate is removed in your refurb? I didnt see much of the point of havin it either so threw it out, im running HID so should run cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aspire Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 ah i see, i shot blast my insert, then i used the halfords chrome paint, bonded well and did buff up to a very good finish, then when i masked off to do the rest satin black the tape had issues with the chrome paint, even though i used a low temp industrial oven to bake it, left marks in the bezels (rings) but does look ok.... do you just reuse the factory black sealant or a bead of mastic also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 how much would you charge to do a set of uk headlights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 how much would you charge to do a set of uk headlights? Be around £50 including post, I don't think P&P will be too much more than plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) Be around £50 including post, I don't think P&P will be too much more than plastic Are you able to refurb UK's so they keep the same colour insert and not make them like the facelifts? Edited November 12, 2013 by charlton (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Are you able to refurb UK's so they keep the same colour insert and not make them like the facelifts? Not really sure what you mean. UK headlights are generally spotless... so wouldn't need refurbishing, I would have thought anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Not really sure what you mean. UK headlights are generally spotless... so wouldn't need refurbishing, I would have thought anyway? The inserts on mine could do with a touch up in places, I'm out the country at the moment but will grab a pic when I'm back to show you what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I think Charlton means repaint the insert chrome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 The inserts on mine could do with a touch up in places, I'm out the country at the moment but will grab a pic when I'm back to show you what I mean I think Charlton means repaint the insert chrome? Ahhah. That's not something I can do unfortunately. Chrome paint is very hard to come by and even harder to apply. The normal tins of the stuff don't look particularly good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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