scorched head light AI AI IA. - Page 3

mrbmwx5 · #21 02-13-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

that's why i never bake my lights in the oven , i used the flat head scew driver and the X-ACTO knife to cut along the clue line to open it.

try this way.
Note; do not overcokked it this time

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tonycajjo · #22 02-13-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ekvals

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In fact, i just might try with a heat gun.. Anyone done that.? Easy enough.?

heat guns produce very hi temps and can melt through a lens in no time. be sure to move it along the edge and not stay in one spot. if i were to do this, i would prob start with a heat gun.

ekvals · #23 02-13-2009, 01:41 PM

I guess that could be a good to do it.. But cant find that knife in Norway, which means ordering it and having to wait for it.. Hmmm..'

Do you have a pic of the knife.? Is it the scalpel one.? And what do you use to seal them back up.?

mrbmwx5 · #24 02-13-2009, 01:48 PM

http://www.shoplet.com/office/db/EPIX5082.html

or you can use any kind of thin blade to cut it.

zerochief · #25 02-13-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ekvals

In fact, i just might try with a heat gun.. Anyone done that.? Easy enough.?

Yes I recommend a heat gun. Thats what I have used with no problems. Just use a low setting and hold it about 8-10" away.

Essam Khafagi · #26 02-13-2009, 03:26 PM

I opened my headlights several times usine a flat screw driver and a razor blade... you just have to do it very slowly and carefully

ekvals · #27 02-13-2009, 03:43 PM

Okey, maybe ill try it with a razor blade then.. I guess its difficult to make any severe damage to the headlight using that.

Also, i have a headlight to practice with now..

At least the lower parts...

Do you have to push it in between the base and the front cover to get them properly seperated.?

And what do you use to get them back together.?

Essam Khafagi · #28 02-13-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ekvals

Do you have to push it in between the base and the front cover to get them properly seperated.?

Yes you have to keep pushing as the cover tends to go back in place.

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Originally Posted by ekvals

And what do you use to get them back together.?

Black silicon

Essam Khafagi · #29 02-13-2009, 03:49 PM

.... but there is a very important thing, the weather here is extremely hot all year long so I think this is what helped me to open them easily. The OEM adhesive was very soft and elastic.

Anyway there is no harm to try... good luck

ekvals · #30 02-13-2009, 05:35 PM

That a good point.. Its not too warm in Norway these days.

There is about 1,5m of snow outside, and pretty cold. I bought the X before xmas as my first 4wd, and now that all the snow is here, i have the x in the shop for repainting.. Typical..

I guess its worth a try anyways, so ill give it a go.

Thanks.

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