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Old 05-17-2011, 12:58 AM
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Facelift headlights...Nothing C. Stop me now ..lol
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Old 05-17-2011, 09:28 AM
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To open these headlights you need to bake them at 400*F for 25 minutes
Than use the flat head screw drivers ( need two)to pop the Len out ... Go slow 1,2 inches at a time ... Than put it back in oven bake another 15-20 minutes ....
I can roast the pig faster then cooking these lights... Lol
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Old 05-17-2011, 10:06 AM
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DAMN! good job tom! you are quite the innovator, and i think you have just opened the eyes of so many people who thought this wasnt possible..

not that i have the balls to go thru with it myself
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Old 05-17-2011, 12:19 PM
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..................and for years "they" said it could not be done! Once again...if it could be modified, Tom could do it!!

Great Job man! If I had the LCI X5....I would be alllllll over these!

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hmmm, 400 degrees for 25 minutes. do i have to compensate for altitude? JK. this looks really promising. keep it up.
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You are a crazy maniac. But we here on the forums thank you... great work
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Will this method work with 2003 headlights (the pre-facelifts that were not bakeable)?
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Old 05-17-2011, 04:28 PM
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To me nothing is not bakeable..LOL
The 99-02 headlights BMW used just soft silicone,but from 2003- up they used the windshiel adhesive once that sealant drier it be came hard so you have to bake them then open them with flat head screw drivers and razor blade to to cut the glue while you prying them out.
The pre facelift headlamps is much easier to open it have just the straight line.....04-up it is much much harder to open it have that U shape underneath the headlamp.
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looking good! cant wait to get my set and slap them on!
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looking good! cant wait to get my set and slap them on!
Just sent your out this morning...You get them by MAY,25.
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