Do they really have to go in the oven?

1. finegunit Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Lancashire Posts: 502 51 Plate Saxo VTR in Icelandic Grey

   #1 28th September 2008, 10:11

   Hi
   
   Thinking about smoking my headlights. Ive seen the guide on how to do it (very helpfull ) but is their no other way to get them apart than in the oven?
   
   Just looking for advice before i end up having to take the sunday lunch out.
   
   Cheers
2. saunders Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 3669 Fiat Seicento, MK2 Furio 2000 X, Pug 206

   #2 28th September 2008, 10:12

   It's best to put them in the oven, just keep checking on them and it wil be fine
3. ArryOudini Newbie Joined: Aug 2008 wolverhampton Posts: 15 2002 (51) silver vtr

   #3 28th September 2008, 10:42

   u dont have to put them in the oven, i used a hairdryer on them and it did the trick. if u do use the oven dont set it too high ans like saunders said keep checkin on them and you will be fine mate.
4. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

   #4 28th September 2008, 11:07

   Like allready said you dotn have to.
   
   I tried with a hair dryer as i didnt want to use the oven either, but it was taking a VERY long time, and when pulling them apart the mastic was still rather strong and stringy.
   
   Put them in the oven on about 75 degrees, shut the door and leave for 5 mins, check them and try get it apart, if its still strong do another 5 mins (you will probs smell when its ready lmao)
   
   ALOT easier int he oven jst make sure you keep checking, i meen when i done it one of the plastic brackets bent abit under the heat but when i was heating them back up to put the glass back on i just made sure i bent it back into place when it was hot.
   
   Also if you can, maybe put a heat proof towel under and over the top of the headligth, jst to stop the oven trys maybe melting into the plastic.
   
   Dont do what i done tho and use a tea towel lol flaming tea towels are a right nightmare!
   
   Its easy enough tho mate, but i cant stress enough KEEP CHECKING! even stay in the kitchen jst to be sure
5. Saxo_Scott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 East Grinstead - West Sussex Posts: 3094 BMW E46 M3

   #5 28th September 2008, 11:11

   if you use a hairdryer it will take ages
   
   whack em in the oven for 3 mins, check the glue. if its loose get a hot knife and run it around the edge of the glass and it will pop off.. job done..
6. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #6 28th September 2008, 12:13

   ye i did mine with a hairdryer, took ages and becuase the glue wasnt fully melted, shattered the glass whilst pulling it off wish i'd put in the oven tbh
7. saunders Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 3669 Fiat Seicento, MK2 Furio 2000 X, Pug 206

   #7 28th September 2008, 12:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saxo_89 Like allready said you dotn have to. I tried with a hair dryer as i didnt want to use the oven either, but it was taking a VERY long time, and when pulling them apart the mastic was still rather strong and stringy. Put them in the oven on about 75 degrees, shut the door and leave for 5 mins, check them and try get it apart, if its still strong do another 5 mins (you will probs smell when its ready lmao) ALOT easier int he oven jst make sure you keep checking, i meen when i done it one of the plastic brackets bent abit under the heat but when i was heating them back up to put the glass back on i just made sure i bent it back into place when it was hot. Also if you can, maybe put a heat proof towel under and over the top of the headligth, jst to stop the oven trys maybe melting into the plastic. Dont do what i done tho and use a tea towel lol flaming tea towels are a right nightmare! Its easy enough tho mate, but i cant stress enough KEEP CHECKING! even stay in the kitchen jst to be sure

   As above you honestly just need to keep checking on them, using a hair dryer is apparently a nightmare
8. MF_Domingo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Manchester Posts: 150 Saxo mk2 vtr 2003

   #8 28th September 2008, 13:05

   use a hair dryer mate
9. MF_Domingo Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Manchester Posts: 150 Saxo mk2 vtr 2003

   #9 28th September 2008, 13:06

   just make sure the glue is melted then pull so u dont shatter anythin
10. Richie2104VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 2770 VTARRRR/S

    #10 28th September 2008, 13:51

    Use a heat gun tbh. Saves you from having to put your headlight in with your lasagne meal.
11. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #11 28th September 2008, 13:53

    i used a heat gun and it worked fine
12. phillyh Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 Wirral - home, Chester - Uni Posts: 2736 1.6 16v Clio

    #12 28th September 2008, 14:03

    If you put them in the oven, make sure you dont burn them
13. finegunit Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Lancashire Posts: 502 51 Plate Saxo VTR in Icelandic Grey

    #13 28th September 2008, 17:44

    Cheers guys. Gonna give it a bash.
    Ill eventually stick some pics up of my car when ive done a bit more.
    Thanks peeps.
14. Ross170889 Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Walsall Posts: 842 Mk2 vtr

    #14 28th September 2008, 20:27

    I used a hairdryer with mine mate came out fine. Good luck with it