painting inside headlights

1. Rod1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2013 Derby Posts: 216 Mauritius blue Saxo vtr

   #1 1st March 2013, 15:30

   Im planning to paint inside my headlights this weekend but wondered what's the easiest way to separate the lense from the light fitting?
   
   I heard putting it in the oven to soften the glue works but wondered how you guys do it.
2. lewismonteith Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Portsmouth Posts: 568 1992 MX-5 1.6 SE

   #2 1st March 2013, 15:44

   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47845

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3. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #3 1st March 2013, 16:44

   i put them in the oven for a few minutes on a low heat as to not melt the black plastic. keep checking it also
   
   i smashed a headlight once trying it with a hairdryer, it didnt fully melt the glue
4. lilbenchy9192 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Swindon Posts: 943 Renault clio dynamique tomtom 1.2

   #4 1st March 2013, 17:51

   Defo put them in the oven at 250 degrese for about 25 minutes before sprinkeling with pepper and a touch of corriander.
   
   No seriously low heat for 10 mins then pull the lenses apart. Also a good idea to remove as much excess glue as u can whilst is hot to make gluing them back together easier.
   
   Be carefull the glass gets HOT!!!
5. Rod1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2013 Derby Posts: 216 Mauritius blue Saxo vtr

   #5 2nd March 2013, 11:44

   Might be a bit chewey though. ^
6. user_49477 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Twycross Zoo Posts: 244 Citroen Saxo - 1.4 Topaz

   #6 2nd March 2013, 12:10

   I didn't even do this ^ got a hair dryer.. Heated all the lense up while it was still on the car.. Took glass off, sprayed inserts and did the same to put the lense back on
7. Rod1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2013 Derby Posts: 216 Mauritius blue Saxo vtr

   #7 2nd March 2013, 16:59

   how do you get the grill covers under the light off so i can get to the 3rd screw?
8. user_63384 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Fife burntisland Posts: 154 Saxo vts bmw e36 325

   #8 2nd March 2013, 21:58

   What glue is best for putting back together
9. user_43898 Established Member Joined: May 2010 leicester Posts: 1446 Clio 182 Inferno

   #9 2nd March 2013, 22:02

   i re-used the sticky grey stuff that was factory fitted, when you pull the glass off with the headlight hot from the oven you will find that theres more than enough glue left on the lamp to just simply stick the glass back on

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10. lilbenchy9192 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Swindon Posts: 943 Renault clio dynamique tomtom 1.2

    #10 2nd March 2013, 23:05

    I used tiger seal on mine. Also the bits under theights a clupped on but very easily break if ur not carfulz
11. GolfJay Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2010 Lincoln Posts: 5642 1985 E28 BMW 525E 2.7

    #11 3rd March 2013, 01:45

    I did as mentioned above. Hair dryer to heat up the glue and used a screw driver to prize the glass away from the surround.
    
    When putting it back together, just use the hair dryer again to heat the original sealant and press the glass into place.

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