Lucan 196 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Hows it going everyone, I decided to give this a go since im waiting on a friend to paint my car... I completed the headlights no problem but the high beams are giving me grief!! This is what it looks like so far Anyone done this before? They lens just don't want to budge!! Any advice or experience what be helpful Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 looks good, how do you do it. is it legal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 its in the forum somewhere, just search "hella"...?? I dont see why it wouldn't be legal, the light beam isn't affected just the plastic behind the lens and infront of the bulb is painted black Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread...ighlight=smoked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 easy to do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 yeah I know about as much as a 5year old girl when it comes to cars hahaha Just a hassle after heating up the bulbs you have to pry apart the lens and the bulb..but the sealant on the high beams is like rock hard... So far the competed parts were easy...i come down to Hamilton a bit if you haven't done it by the next time im down i could show you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 sweet i know nothing either haha, iv had stockings on myn ever since haha, failed warrant but didnt look to bad. i want it proper though now aye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted April 2, 2009 If you didn't build "cross hairs" to make them appear black, then light output is definitely affected and is very dangerous. Heat them slowly in an oven to soften the glue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 haha yeah ive got stocking on my tail lights hah give that link a look, its not hard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 do they pass warrant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 theres no link? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 If you didn't build "cross hairs" to make them appear black, then light output is definitely affected and is very dangerous. Heat them slowly in an oven to soften the glue. yeah the headlights are different to the high beams... i headed them up for a good 20 mins after the initial 8min rccomended time! already made up the cross hairs though but the glue or whatever (cement!!) isn't softening enough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 i definitely think they'd pass... http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread...ighlight=smoked ...the link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Perfectly legal as they don't change amount of light output etc. And as long as you make the sheet metal template and paint them black. I think I have the template somewhere if anyone wants... Be careful of the glass lens when you try to pull the light apart! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted April 2, 2009 Yeah it's pretty easy. I put the oven to 180C, Set them in there for about 5 - 10 minutes at 180C (I did them one at a time) and once its out use a small flat head screwdriver and try scrape out all the softened glue crap they put around to seal them. Keep digging it out and then it makes it easier to start prying the lens off. First one I did, I chipped abit of the lens but after scraping the glue crap out it popped right off. Make sure you watch them in the oven, Second one I did ended up melting the entire plastic housing of the low beam. So yeah, Just watch them make sure they dont get too hot, and be patient with taking the lens off cos they do chip and crack very easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 What do you guys use to seal them back up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjac001 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 If you didn't build "cross hairs" to make them appear black, then light output is definitely affected and is very dangerous. Heat them slowly in an oven to soften the glue. Pre Heat your Oven to about 180... and bake till Golden Brown Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted April 3, 2009 I used RTV silicon. Gotta make sure you seal it properly or else they will fog up on the inside and you have to take the lens off again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 I've done it too, I purposely didn't do the high beam because I like just the lows black Their legal, I've been through two wof's with them like that. I re-sealed with Araldite Glue - followed by silicon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted April 3, 2009 I've done it too, I purposely didn't do the high beam because I like just the lows black Their legal, I've been through two wof's with them like that. I re-sealed with Araldite Glue - followed by silicon. I agree, I did my low beam first because I never had crosshairs for the highbeams (would have done them later on). But I too like the look of just the smoked low beams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
