Split headlight club

[richgold]

These are the standard type i used in my headlights before i got projectors

And these are the kind I have now with projectors


The metal surround comes off the first bulb but it wont fit the projectors as the bulb base it too wide, so they aren't interchangeable.

[Tango330]

Just looked back at what rich has done and i never saw before but he has the worms too
I did my second lamp tonight and it took half the time and all i needed was a flat blade screwdriver and the mrs hair drier and look.

No real damage
Need to get black spray for them next but i don't know what else to do??

Can't believe you did that Loot mate

I just spent an hour with a high powered hair dryer, Stanley, screwdriver, various other bits and bobs and I've still only got one edge loose

[loot]

The thing is tango, splitting headlights is much like making love to a beautiful woman.......


Just keep at it mate i found that the sides kind of split and you can work your way round.

Top tip, if you add anything inside that needs sticking on, don't use hot glue

[Tango330]

Making love...... Hmmmm, seem to remember something about that in the dim and distant past

Anyway, I'll keep banging away at it

Looks a bit like a rats been eating it

[loot]

On the side and bottom at the edge there is a lip, get it hot and bend it right back, then you can push the knife in behind the lens and start splitting/trimming the glue.
Don't use anything sharp, if you do it this way you'll realize that you were probably stabbing away at the back of the light and making more damage

You can bend the lip back when your done

[tjm07]

I'm in the club. Was getting getting fed up with waiting for things to arrive so decided to do something productive. Just plain old Matt black but I like.

[adam75pl]

Nice

[Tango330]

Right, gonna have another stab at this tomorrow

[richgold]

Right, gonna have another stab at this tomorrow

Orange headlight surrounds?

Actually thats not a bad idea.....

[Tango330]

Right, gonna have another stab at this tomorrow

Orange headlight surrounds?

Actually thats not a bad idea.....

[ned]

Should I join or not N

[mistericeman]

Should I join or not N

YES .....

(Then I can see what is possible on my MK6 jumbo camper )

[ned]

Opened up, nice and easy, heat gun and flat screwdriver,

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Now cleaned out, do I paint the black bits blue or not, going to fit some red LEDs or red halo rings to make devil eyes (for show not road use) N

[ned]

Should I join or not N

YES .....

(Then I can see what is possible on my MK6 jumbo camper )

Anything is possible, just let your imagination run free. N

[Greg71]

Hi fellas,
Just split my first headlight, genuine ford, off my van, 30 mins with a heat gun and screwdriver. Not bad.
Question is, should I use VHT paint on the bezel, and will it need undercoat?

Thanks for your help.