Putting headlights in the oven to smoke.

[SaxoAlex]

Was anyone else a bit nervous before doing this. :panic:

Want to do it this weekend but bit concerned i might melt the bastards haha.

What temp/gas mark did people do it at? Did people have any problems when doing it?

Also, did everyone take their bulbs out before heating because the guy didnt in the guide? And finally, should i laquer on top of matt black paint or not for the best smoked look?

Cheers yall. :y:

[sanchez89]

Hi mate, if your worried about doing them in the oven then dont. I used a paint stripper heat gun to do mine. Just heat up the glue stuff and give it a bit of gentle persuasion ftw!

[raunchz]

200degrees - with a pizza underneath, perfect!! lol, sorry couldn't resist.

I can imagine you put them in with the lowest heat so like 80degrees, test it yourself, try the lowest heat for 10mins, then work your way up until the glass comes off fine. I'd take the bulbs out as well!

Sorry can't help anymore - but I think you'd lacquer ontop.

People will confirm though.

[sanchez89]

oh and i just left the matt finish as well. Looks fantastic, but up to you really. :y:

[SaxoAlex]

can anyone whos done this before help???? :panic:

[Mr_suv]

180 degrees for 5-10 mins thats what you do with the fogs and it tends to come apart so i assume itrs the same stuff hope it helps!

[rossj]

Just finished mine today mate wil get a pic up for you.. no lacquer.... and i used a hair dryer really easy just heated up a bit then pryed it away from the glass then move round then once your halfway the rest just pulls off, only took me about 10 mins

[SaxoAlex]

Just finished mine today mate wil get a pic up for you.. no lacquer.... and i used a hair dryer really easy just heated up a bit then pryed it away from the glass then move round then once your halfway the rest just pulls off, only took me about 10 mins

That sounds like a better option. Im deffinately gonna use the hairdryer. :y: REPPED

EDIT- just read in your progress that you did your fogs aswell. How hard is it to remove them? Cheers

[rossj]

easy... just 3 8mm bolts will need a long driver and a short one

cheers

[Spanky]

I also used a hair dryer to get mine apart,

havnt done anythingwith them yet tho, but do you REALLY have to paint the plastic bit (mk1 headlights btw) cos if you just take it out and put the glass back on its all black anyways lol

[J-Reid]

yeee use a hair dryer, work your way round the light with a knife once the glue has sofend abit, saves you melting your lights lol

[SaxoAlex]

Did most people who used a hair dryer, heat the glue up again to put them back together, or put more silicon on????

[rossj]

Did most people who used a hair dryer, heat the glue up again to put them back together, or put more silicon on????

i just used the old stuff and i scooped loads out with a screw driver... its really strong stuff i placed the glass on and realised i didnt clean the lense so i had to pull it off and even with out heating it back up it was hard to get back off

[sco77y]

just wondering has anyone painted their headlights any other colour except black? ive seen silver but i think they look gash tbh.

[skye00]

think you would attract the attention of the bobbys if they were any other colour!!!

[SaxoAlex]

I bought all the stuff i need from halfrauds today so ill upload some pics when im done. got clear silicone aswell. ;)

[onzakieron]

I used the oven, bout 8 mins on 200'c. First one I did was abit messy but second one was near perfect, only thing is to take your time! I cannot stress that enough.