how long do i cook lights for?

1. westie-rossi Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 cheshire, helsby Posts: 1077 c2 vtr

   #1 19th January 2010, 19:46

   i wanna split my headlights so how long do i wack em in the oven for and what gas mark lol cheers
2. TraV Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Cornwall, Redruth Posts: 758 Venetian Red Mark2 Flatarch Saxo 1.1

   #2 19th January 2010, 19:47

   180, 10 min
3. westie-rossi Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 cheshire, helsby Posts: 1077 c2 vtr

   #3 19th January 2010, 20:00

   is that for a fan assisted oven lol, is that how long you did yours for yea?
4. user_32900 North West Joined: Apr 2009 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 5733 PH2 Peugeot 106 "race" car - Currently in pieces

   #4 19th January 2010, 20:01

   lol... i can't believe you came back with the is that for a fan assisted oven remark lol
5. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #5 19th January 2010, 20:04

   personally id keep checking it every few minutes.
   
   i once melted a set lol
6. westie-rossi Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 cheshire, helsby Posts: 1077 c2 vtr

   #6 19th January 2010, 20:11

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Alanapone lol... i can't believe you came back with the is that for a fan assisted oven remark lol

   
   gotta check these things lol
7. user_32900 North West Joined: Apr 2009 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 5733 PH2 Peugeot 106 "race" car - Currently in pieces

   #7 19th January 2010, 21:05

   I know, just made me chuckle. I'd just keep checking them every couple of minutes if i were you.
8. farmerchris Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 near to barrow Posts: 384 03 saxo desire 1.1 mini city 1000cc

   #8 19th January 2010, 21:09

   should try the microwave. lol
9. maniacmart L-plater Joined: Aug 2009 Bristol Posts: 52 Saxo Eastcoast 1L

   #9 19th January 2010, 21:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by westie-rossi i wanna split my headlights so how long do i wack em in the oven for and what gas mark lol cheers

   im confused? why would you wana do that for?? x
10. user_31637 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Isle of Man Posts: 9844 92 Eunos

    #10 19th January 2010, 21:17

    to smoke the inserts! makes it look mean! and i would suggest gettin a spare set on hand incase they do melt maybe???
11. maniacmart L-plater Joined: Aug 2009 Bristol Posts: 52 Saxo Eastcoast 1L

    #11 19th January 2010, 21:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jayyoung to smoke the inserts! makes it look mean! and i would suggest gettin a spare set on hand incase they do melt maybe???

    oh right, they do say you learn something new everyday! would that pass mot though?? x
12. westie-rossi Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 cheshire, helsby Posts: 1077 c2 vtr

    #12 19th January 2010, 21:20

    i should say its for c2 lights an theres wires in there.... will they melt or be ok? jay young i have angels fitted im doin the standards which are just spare anyway.
13. TraV Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Cornwall, Redruth Posts: 758 Venetian Red Mark2 Flatarch Saxo 1.1

    #13 19th January 2010, 21:59

    hey mate, my fan assisted yes on 180, i check 5 mins to make sure was ok left in for a few more mins and stuck them on, good luck, i no only about saxo lights not c2 soz but good luck
14. jaystar89 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Dundee Posts: 543 TEH BEST CAR EVER!!! obv :)

    #14 19th January 2010, 22:01

    wow ive never seen this done. Got any pics of yours or reference pics to what it may turn out?
15. mickyfinn Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 high wycombe Posts: 1078 mk2 silver saxo vtr 1.6 silver mk2 vts and now A

    #15 20th January 2010, 00:15

    this is some pics of mine done
    
    
    
    
    
    i think it looks awsome specially at night
16. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #16 20th January 2010, 01:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by maniacmart oh right, they do say you learn something new everyday! would that pass mot though?? x

    it will pass aslong as you dont spray the reflective part
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jaystar89 wow ive never seen this done. Got any pics of yours or reference pics to what it may turn out?

    where have you been hiding im guessing hundreds maybe thousands of people have done this mod lol
17. mickyfinn Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 high wycombe Posts: 1078 mk2 silver saxo vtr 1.6 silver mk2 vts and now A

    #17 20th January 2010, 02:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jeffchiz it will pass aslong as you dont spray the reflective part where have you been hiding im guessing hundreds maybe thousands of people have done this mod lol

    just like spraying the front bumper black
18. saxoant L-plater Joined: Jun 2009 Bolton Posts: 44 mr2 turbo, smart fortwo, Yellow VTR

    #18 20th January 2010, 10:57

    is this possible with the fog lights too? i was silly and bought some brand new ones that were already black, but the fog lights look toss now.
19. jaystar89 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Dundee Posts: 543 TEH BEST CAR EVER!!! obv :)

    #19 20th January 2010, 13:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jeffchiz where have you been hiding im guessing hundreds maybe thousands of people have done this mod lol

    Lol ive always wandered how it was done... Could some one walk me through the process of cooking the lights to smoke them does the clear lense/bulbs need taking out or do you put it in as a whole
    
    what seasoning goes well with head lights?
20. gaz4399 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Chester Posts: 2850 1275 mini

    #20 20th January 2010, 13:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxoant is this possible with the fog lights too? i was silly and bought some brand new ones that were already black, but the fog lights look toss now.

    yes you can, same method as doing the headlights
21. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #21 20th January 2010, 15:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mickyfinn just like spraying the front bumper black

    lol well i actually widemouth'd my bumper not just spray it
22. saxoant L-plater Joined: Jun 2009 Bolton Posts: 44 mr2 turbo, smart fortwo, Yellow VTR

    #22 20th January 2010, 16:52

    sweet, i can just see the look on my mrs face when she find my fogs in the oven!
23. jaystar89 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Dundee Posts: 543 TEH BEST CAR EVER!!! obv :)

    #23 8th February 2010, 12:40

    lol i wanna try this... What do i needa do
    
    remove the clear plastic lens & just bung the reflective back in?