JAp light (I know it be done before)

[markiemark]

hi there i can not find the thread for this. I want to take out my head lights and give them a good clean and if i have time paint the inner black. but not sure on how to do this. is it hard to do or can it be done.

 

cheers all

[Homer]

It's not hard, but it time consuming. Having done this once I'd rather just pay Gzaerojon £100 and have it done properly.

 

- Stick headlamp in oven (120deg or do) for 10-15 minutes to soften the sealant

- Remove the metal clips and prise apart the clear plastic from the rest with a flathead screwdriver

- Dissasemble light

- Prime then paint the backing (mask off the chrome inner rings if you prefer, personally I like the look with the chrome kept).

- With the clear plastic part itself, either sand down to 2000 grit paper, of use a strong glass cutting compound and a wheel to both remove the yellow and bring both the inside and outside to a clear shine (This bit takes ages).

- Reassemble

- place all items back in oven for 15 mins

- Reseal the lens to the back (the glue will be nice and soft now) and seal up using the metal clips.

 

Job done. It'll probably take about 4-6 hours in total.

[markiemark]

thanks you a star. i think i am going to have a go. money on the less side. lol. o the fun.

[rovervi]

theres a good guide on here i will post link if i can find it, i used the oven trick too and it worked a treat

[dibbleyuk]

Im planing on doing this, this weekend acturly so any advice would be great.