How To:- Colour Code Mk2 Headlights *Lights Perfectly Legal*

1. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

   #1 18th September 2006, 16:31

   Needed-
   
   
   Long nose Pliers
   10-13mm Spanners
   Flat Head Screwdriver
   Sandpaper/Emry Cloth
   1 Can Primer
   1 Can Paint
   1 Can Laquer (optional)
   
   Cost- £14 if paint is 3for2 at Halfrauds.
   
   
   
   
   Step 1- Remove Headlights
   
   To remove Headlights you need to open bonnet, Remove top two bolts.
   
   there is one further bolt that hold the headlights on which is located under the bottom "brow", you need to remove this, be careful though, it is quite flimsy.
   
   Once all three bolts in view remove them, for me long nose pliers were fine, but most need to use spanners.
   
   Now all bolts undone, disconnect all electrics and remove lights.
   
   
   Step 2- Preperation
   
   The glass is glued to the headlight, the glue need to be heated up for the glass to slip off.
   
   In order to do this put in oven at 150degrees for 10minutes.
   
   
   then run a hot knife along and it will pop off.
   
   
   Now remove all bulbs and the internal chrome part that will be getting sprayed.
   
   
   
   Sand down all chrome you are going to spray with ROUGH sand paper or emry cloth. I personally prefer emry cloth.
   
   
   Once it has a rough finish and is not shiny it is time to get sprayed.
   
   
   Step 3- Spraying
   
   Apply 3 coats of primer, using smooth sand paper/emry cloth between coats to rough it up a BIT. Leave 15 minutes between coats for drying. JUST A LITTLE BIT THOUGH.
   
   
   
   
   Now it is time to apply 2 coats of your favoured colour. Alloying 15 minutes to dry between coats.
   
   
   
   
   Then finally apply at LEAST three coats of laquer. Allowing 30 minutes between coats for drying. (OPTIONAL)
   
   
   Step 4- Putting Back Together
   
   Heat up the headlight WITHOUT newly painted part in the oven for 5 minutes at 150degress.
   
   
   
   Then fit newly painted while glue is still hot, then fit bulbs. I found it a perfect opportunity to fit Xenon Bulbs.
   
   
   
   
   then fit Glass back on and put clips back on.
   
   
   
   
   
   Alloy to cool down.
   
   Fit back to car doing reverse of stage 1.
   
   
   
   Enjoy
   
   
   
   p.s- Pictures added later tonight.

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2. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #2 18th September 2006, 17:12

   nice man, it's been detailed quite a bit already but the instructions are nice and easy to follow. Why lacquer though man?
3. dannyjay Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 Retford, Notts Posts: 5491

   #3 18th September 2006, 17:13

   Is lacquer to protect the paint?
   
   But if theres a great cover over the paint you don't need it, if I recall.
4. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #4 18th September 2006, 17:18

   u dont want it laquered, you want it to have the matt black look
   
   paint hasnt been 3 for 2 at mine halfords for bout a year
5. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

   #5 18th September 2006, 17:30

   Laquer is becuase for me i have Silver. So laquer improves the look IMO.
   
   Also reflects light from bulbs better.
   
   Matt- Can i ask ,do you have a problem with me, you seem to be jumping at me quite a lot.
   
   Paint is 3for2 just now at my local Halfords.
6. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #6 18th September 2006, 17:36

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Salmon1 Laquer is becuase for me i have Silver. So laquer improves the look IMO. Also reflects light from bulbs better. Matt- Can i ask ,do you have a problem with me, you seem to be jumping at me quite a lot. Paint is 3for2 just now at my local Halfords.

   Have you sprayed the insert silver dude or black?
   
   Sadly they wont really reflect much light as that work is done by the shell that houses the light - rather than the insert.
7. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #7 18th September 2006, 17:45

   pics????
8. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

   #8 18th September 2006, 17:50

   I have colour coded the Whole lot.
   
   Most will only colour code the surround, but i wanted the whole lot for change.
   
   Pictures tommorrow as i ended up going to birds house and its dark now/
9. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #9 18th September 2006, 17:53

   ermm... when you mean the whole lot do you mean... the insert AND the chrome headlight shell and the chrome indicator shell?
   
   oh dear...
10. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #10 18th September 2006, 17:54

    yes everything.
    
    I said it wont be everyones first choise, but i think it looks AMAZING.
11. dannyjay Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 Retford, Notts Posts: 5491

    #11 18th September 2006, 17:54

    Isn't that illigal to fuck up the glass bits that cause the bulbs to actualy become bright? (if that makes sense)
12. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #12 18th September 2006, 17:59

    yeah its illegal.
    
    Im trying not to cry here.
13. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #13 18th September 2006, 18:02

    i hope you've bought spares dude.
    
    MOT time will be fun for you...
14. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #14 18th September 2006, 18:04

    MOT is next year.
15. dannyjay Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 Retford, Notts Posts: 5491

    #15 18th September 2006, 18:14

    You could of just ruined a perfectly nice car!
16. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #16 18th September 2006, 18:15

    Nah mate, wait til you see these bad boys
    
    Look amazing IMO.
    
    shame i have to even put the glass back on.
17. dannyjay Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 Retford, Notts Posts: 5491

    #17 18th September 2006, 18:16

    Get some pics up soon then bud, quite curious to what it looks like. :Y:
18. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #18 18th September 2006, 18:25

    whether legal or not, there is no doubting they look EXCELLENT.
19. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #19 18th September 2006, 18:57

    prey you dont go past a copper or have to drive at night... Im sorry dude, but doing that was 100% daft.
20. Andyt Established Member Joined: Dec 2003 Stirling United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 2268 16v powered furio.

    #20 18th September 2006, 19:00

    Get some pics up.
21. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #21 19th September 2006, 00:37

    still waiting for pics... im happy to be proved wrong on this one.

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22. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #22 19th September 2006, 07:41

    pics after 5pm when i get in from work.
23. Recovery Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Dunstable Posts: 2871 Lowww 172

    #23 19th September 2006, 11:43

    I've got to see this
24. Richmt11 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Haverhill, Suffolk Posts: 529 Saxo 1.6 VTR

    #24 19th September 2006, 15:07

    interested to see some pics, would be interested but my car is silver
25. Curran Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 5387

    #25 19th September 2006, 15:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Richmt11 interested to see some pics, would be interested but my car is silver

    
    so is his, whats your point? i dont understand
26. barrettp Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2003 Liverpool Posts: 11465 Focus

    #26 19th September 2006, 16:09

    good write up:Y:
27. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #27 19th September 2006, 18:46

    Well put together and colour is WAY off the silver of my car, even though same colour at halfords
    
    So im not gonna post pictures yet, as im not happy with article, hopefully be together tommorrow.
    
    Thanks
28. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #28 19th September 2006, 23:12

    there we go guys.
    
    Im putting them back on tommorrow.
    
    I like em.
    
    They'll be great until i get morrettes in 6 weeks.
    
    If this helped you, please give me good rep, i help a lot of people and a lot of people help me but i cant give them rep as i have bad rep mainl sue to slating someones Corsa.

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29. huggy54 Established Member Joined: Jan 2005 England Posts: 1744

    #29 19th September 2006, 23:59

    anyone got color coded black head lights for sale, or can color code my headlights 4 sale
30. dannyjay Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 Retford, Notts Posts: 5491

    #30 20th September 2006, 08:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by huggy54 anyone got color coded black head lights for sale, or can color code my headlights 4 sale

    
    PM "Mattwesty", he will do you some for £££.
31. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #31 20th September 2006, 13:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by huggy54 anyone got color coded black head lights for sale, or can color code my headlights 4 sale

    I could do yours in a few hours dude.
32. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #32 20th September 2006, 13:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Salmon1 there we go guys. Im putting them back on tommorrow. I like em. They'll be great until i get morrettes in 6 weeks. If this helped you, please give me good rep, i help a lot of people and a lot of people help me but i cant give them rep as i have bad rep mainl sue to slating someones Corsa.

    any piccys then!?
33. l1ukeRS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2005 Telford United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3962 Focus RS Saxo Vtr

    #33 20th September 2006, 13:45

    yeah i wanna see sum pics too wheres the little cap gone in his pics that covers the bulb?
34. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #34 20th September 2006, 17:00

    took it off.
    
    Pics on first post.
35. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #35 20th September 2006, 17:06

    yeah silly me
    
    didnt bother looking at the first page...
36. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #36 20th September 2006, 18:52

    I Cannot Believe I Got A Bad Rep For Taking The Time To Do This Guide.
    
    At No Point Do I Tell People To Colour Code Everything, It Is Merely Something I Have Chose To Do.
    
    Seriously That Is Bang Out Of Order.
    
    Whoever Done It Your A Fucking Twat Not Even Leaving Your Name.
37. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #37 20th September 2006, 19:45

    dont let it get to you dude. first I think what you've done was pretty daft as it'll never pass an MOT and will give the coppers easy pickings on yer ass.
    Your car will get noticed by these guys... young lad, modded car, loud music, loud exhaust etc etc... Once stopped they will look for the slightest bit wrong with it and they'll nob you over those lights - hence why i think its daft.
    
    But i promise i didnt bad rep you on this... you've made a very easy to follow guide for people wanting to alter the insert colour which is very valuable to this community:Y:
    
    The anamosity of the rep thing is little annoying as you cant pm and find out why they felt they should give bad rep.
    dont let it get to you
    I have some
38. Ma5on Established Member Joined: Dec 2005 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1417 Saxo Derrrr LMAO

    #38 20th September 2006, 20:18

    pic please i want mine done balck if anyone can do them for me?? but must be road legal like.
39. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #39 20th September 2006, 22:33

    Update pics-
    
    
    
    
40. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #40 20th September 2006, 22:42

    fuck it i was wrong.
    
    have to say it looks pretty good in a wierd way... watch out with the heat blistering the paint tho.
    
    
    is it foggy??
41. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #41 20th September 2006, 22:45

    lol, thank you, nice to see someone admit when they think they are wrong lol.
    
    Yeh look good dont they.
    
    Foggy- nah they're for show, everyone leaves em on all the time round here lol.
42. fredjudd Established Member Joined: Aug 2006 Salisbury Posts: 1118 Saxo VTR full Janspeed exhuast (4-2

    #42 20th September 2006, 23:12

    If you hadnt painted the reflective bit it would still pass the MOT. But because you have its not my thing. I prefer my black ones with the reflective part still reflective.
43. furioALm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Sep 2005 Chinnor Posts: 3941 Audi A3

    #43 21st September 2006, 22:54

    Nice guide mate, very easy to follow and helpful...
    
    Although they look nice you have massively reduced the power of your lights, as the light is not reflected forwards... You shouldn't be able to see the light surround with the headlight on... my standard bulbs are brighter despite the fact this picture is taken when it is still fairly light... it is fair enough painting the insert, and although painting the surround may look cool it is potentially dangerous... as your headlights are weaker...
    
    This is an old pic of my car, but the standard bulbs appear much brighter:
    
    
    Although your guide for the inserts is very useful :Y:
    Alex
    
    p.s. I would leave you positive rep as i recognise the time and effort that you must have put into this guide, but it says i have to spread it around a bit first
44. Danadaman_3 Established Member Joined: Nov 2005 Carlisle UK (England) Posts: 1704 Posi Blue Saxo

    #44 25th September 2006, 01:50

    good guide there mate. i think they look ace, but counrty driving at night will be a task! lol
    
    bulbs can be taken out before removing the unit from the car by the way, bit safer. dont fancy putting my bulbs in the oven when they cost me £15 each!
45. Jonny_H Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Manchester Posts: 1271 Honda Civic 53 Plate

    #45 28th September 2006, 20:05

    great guide mate i'm going to try this 1 tomorrow i'm not in work.
    
    just going to do them black tho. i got a wicked red sax.
    
    not sure about putting them in the oven tho...
46. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #46 1st October 2006, 10:54

    LIGHTS are perfectly LEGAL with EVERYTHING CODED.
    
    Fully checked by police and VOSA lkast night at edinburgh cruise.
47. Lee_P Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2004 brierly hill , Dudley Posts: 4869 Saxo VTR MK2 : ( no moreeee got galaxy now

    #47 3rd October 2006, 18:12

    well fair thatll shut them up
48. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #48 3rd October 2006, 19:03

    i stand corrected...
    turn your fogs off though.
49. saxo_VTR_115bhp L-plater Joined: Aug 2006 plymouth Posts: 59 saxo VTR mk2

    #49 22nd October 2006, 17:18

    so it is legal to do the outer bit and leave the shint part? cos i want to do mine black!
50. Salmon1 Established Member Joined: Jul 2006 Edinburgh Posts: 1018 vts

    #50 22nd October 2006, 17:40

    it is legal to do which ever bits you please mate.
51. pubert Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2006 South Shields Posts: 521 orange Peugeot 106 with black vtr wheels

    #51 29th November 2006, 15:14

    cheers
    
    i'm going to try this
    
    however, is there a different way to do it, other than puting them in the oven??
52. djmartin Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2006 Near Hull Posts: 8405 BMW 3.0 X3,toyota mr2 & Skyline R33

    #52 16th December 2006, 16:45

    you could use a hair dryer i recan??????????
53. Saxo-Slag Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Stockport, Manchester Posts: 5911 Vtr @ 123bhp R.I.P VTS

    #53 16th December 2006, 19:58

    Very good guide mate. This will come in very handy tomoz mate. repped
54. VTSKris Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Wigan United Kingdom (England) Posts: 764

    #54 17th December 2006, 00:03

    Ye i done mine black and used a hair dryer to heat up the glue. And tbh it doesnt affect the brightness of the lights. Well not enough for me to notice.
    
    Good guide.
55. yorkie Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 flavalas of york United Kingdom (England) Posts: 8456 gen7 toyota celica

    #55 17th December 2006, 15:03

    your ligths will look like candles want they????
56. VTSKris Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Wigan United Kingdom (England) Posts: 764

    #56 17th December 2006, 16:18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by yorkie your ligths will look like candles want they????

    
    That aimed at me? What do you mean ?
    
    Kris
57. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #57 22nd December 2006, 12:32

    what is the best black paint to use, sounds stupid but i.e gloss metalic stuff like that, going to be some standards and doing this to them...
    
    cheers
58. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #58 22nd December 2006, 12:49

    what was the other website with a guide? ssc?
59. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #59 22nd December 2006, 12:50

    http://www.saxosportsclub.com/index....iewtopic&t=749 bingo!
60. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #60 22nd December 2006, 12:51

    what kind of glue is used on the lights, or if i get into bother should i just use silicone?
61. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #61 22nd December 2006, 18:54

    you wanna use matt black if you want the Ultra style appearence man. dont worry about what glue it is just reuse the original stuff
62. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #62 5th January 2007, 19:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adsayer you wanna use matt black if you want the Ultra style appearence man. dont worry about what glue it is just reuse the original stuff

    ok doing it tonight!
    
    one question? does it make your oven stink as its a fairly new oven i.e 1 month old
63. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #63 5th January 2007, 20:04

    Use a hairdryer mate thats awhat i did, takes 10 minutes but just leave the dryer heating the lens and its all good. I feel a bit gay cooking my headlights and they may melt lol
64. SunderZ Established Member Joined: Sep 2005 Guiseley, Leeds Posts: 1064 Vts turbo, 1.1 dsire, Pug 207.

    #64 5th January 2007, 20:14

    they look pretty good with them on but not too keen when not...it;s 6 of one and half a dozzen of the other
65. hansthebear L-plater Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 36

    #65 8th January 2007, 02:20

    cant belive u painted the reflective part
    
    classic
66. SAM33R Established Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2139 DIABLO RED 106 GTI E36 M3 EVO

    #66 8th January 2007, 10:07

    painting the reflective parts around the bulb is illegal, purpose is it acts as a lens to focus and direct the light on to the road
    
    now when they MOT it, it will fail, sorry to say mate
    
    well good write up though
    
    sam
67. VtrChick Newbie Joined: Jan 2007 Isle of Wight, Hampshire Posts: 27 Saxo Vtr 205 GTI MI16

    #67 20th January 2007, 22:29

    Your light might be ok for the police as they are displayng the correct colour but come Mot time your car will fail as it will have no beam pattern.
    
    Whats happened to the refective dome off the headlight?
68. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #68 20th January 2007, 22:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SAM33R painting the reflective parts around the bulb is illegal, purpose is it acts as a lens to focus and direct the light on to the road now when they MOT it, it will fail, sorry to say mate well good write up though sam

    i knew i was right...
    
    that is all.
69. lesz42 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 wrexham United Kingdom (England) Posts: 144 Vtr, 01, few mods,

    #69 20th January 2007, 23:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by VtrChick Your light might be ok for the police as they are displayng the correct colour but come Mot time your car will fail as it will have no beam pattern. Whats happened to the refective dome off the headlight?

    
    
    saw that too! well spotted! (dome) ????????????
70. VtrChick Newbie Joined: Jan 2007 Isle of Wight, Hampshire Posts: 27 Saxo Vtr 205 GTI MI16

    #70 21st January 2007, 12:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lesz42 saw that too! well spotted! (dome) ????????????

    
    Hmm lens cap that should be infront of the bulb?
    
    What every you call it?
71. Col468 L-plater Joined: Dec 2006 Northwich Posts: 85 Toyota Carolla Saxo Furio!

    #71 28th January 2007, 00:32

    do we have t pre-heat the oven? lol
72. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #72 28th January 2007, 00:35

    pre heat the oven to 200 degrees celsius first
73. bowen Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Caerphilly, south wales Posts: 340 Saxo 1.4 furio Yreg

    #73 29th January 2007, 21:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Col468 do we have t pre-heat the oven? lol

    
    ahhhhh what about my pizza?!
    
    good write up bud!
74. cdyson4 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Walsall Posts: 335 vts mk2

    #74 16th May 2007, 00:27

    so is this not the right way to do this
75. Morgan_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol/Bucks Posts: 2931 N3CNM 8v y0¬!

    #75 22nd June 2007, 22:04

    Right. What parts of the light can be colour coded? The whole of the part in the red circle? The parts between the red cirlde and the green cirlces? Will this make it road legal?
    
    Im presuming that the blue circled one shouldnt be touched as its a reflective thingy.
    
    
    
    Im just wondering as my dad says I should only spray black the parts between the red and green circles, and inside the green its reflective aswell (on standards)
    
    Sorry for the cofusion!
    
    Clarification would be appreciated
76. -E-N-Z-O- Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 551 Silver Mk2 VTR

    #76 22nd June 2007, 23:37

    You got it perfectly Morgeh. The reflective surface behind the bulb is legally required. Every headlight in the u.k. that is used on public roads MUST have them. The dome that goes in front of the bulb is known as a light mask and normall attached the the reflector. I don't think this is a legal requirement though because not all aftermarket headlights have them e.g. morettes dont
77. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

    #77 23rd June 2007, 12:13

    this is a great thread!
    ding, ding, round 2.
78. freddiethomas Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 chelmsford Posts: 131 saxo 1.0 First

    #78 27th September 2007, 22:56

    much aggro lol, looks good tho
79. tommyballVTR L-plater Joined: Feb 2007 Scunthorpe Posts: 75 1)Metro GTi 1.6 - Stolen 2)Saxo VTR 1.6 - Current

    #79 23rd October 2007, 00:33

    easy gonna do this.......duno what ure all moaning about...ok its illigal but you dont have to do it...its a preference!
    
    cheers buddy!
    
80. Chris_Mac Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 125

    #80 24th October 2007, 19:30

    Thanks for this guide, came very useful for me the other day!
    
    good man
81. Saxo_Scott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 East Grinstead - West Sussex Posts: 3094 BMW E46 M3

    #81 25th November 2007, 20:20

    very good thread i will use this good pics too
82. Chris_Mac Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 125

    #82 25th November 2007, 21:34

    Heres my progress pics
    
    this is the legal way to do it.
    
    Spent today splitting and painting the insides of the headlights matt black, love how it has turned out!!
    
    lights out
    
    
    
    Light unit heated, with a hair dryer, and split open
    
    
    
    silver insert taken out and sanded down with 120 then 180 grit paper
    
    
    
    painted it
    
    
    
    fitted again
    
    
    
    finished and back in the car
    
    
    
    
    
    no need to prime or lacquer them if you know how to paint properly

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83. saxo-maxo Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 southampton Posts: 737 Civic type r ep3 227bhp And Saxo vts track car P

    #83 25th November 2007, 22:02

    so you didint pop it in the oven just used a hairdryer yeah?
    looks great
84. Chris_Mac Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 125

    #84 25th November 2007, 22:20

    yea no need for an oven, 5 minutes with a hairdryer and a small screwdriver does the trick
85. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

    #85 4th January 2008, 15:31

    just done mine in the oven "over cooked" lol....
86. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

    #86 4th January 2008, 15:32

    5 mins would be better than 10 i reckon
87. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #87 4th January 2008, 15:33

    lmao your a legend, melted headlights ftw
88. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

    #88 4th January 2008, 15:55

    everyones guna want a set now....
89. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

    #89 4th January 2008, 16:09

    This is a step by step guide of how to smoke saxo MK2 lights.
    
    Its as simple as possible because i am simple.
    
    The commentary for each picture is mainly underneath each picture
    
    Firstly open the bonnet and disconnect the lights.
    You will be faced with this
    
    
    
    the next pictures will show how to disconnect two of the four wires.
    
    
    
    This will pull out
    
    
    
    this needs to be twisted then it ill come out
    
    
    
    The other two are easier to get out when you have got the light out.
    
    There are three screws holding the light in
    
    
    
    those two are easy to get at with a 10mm spanner/socket
    
    there is another one under the brow
    
    
    
    This is hard to get at but i used a 10mm ratchet with an extension.
    
    You will need to remove the brow, they are attached with three clips
    
    these are very delicate, i broke 3 of them. short trip to citroen will sort that out
    
    
    
    With them bolts undone the light can be pulled out.
    
    Now you can disconnect the other two wires.
    
    
    
    this has a clip on the side that you lift then it will slide out
    
    
    
    you will need to put a screwdriver under the clip and pull it up, mine flew 20 feet in the air and i spent the next 10mins looking for it.
    
    Now the light should pull free
    
    
    
    
    
    Now do the same the other side
    
    
    
    AHHHH I'M BLIND
    
    Now the lights are out pull the rubber off the back, it will pull off.
    
    Now release the spring clip and the bulb will come out.
    
    
    
    
    
    Don't touch the bulb lense
    
    Next twist the indicator bulb and pull it out
    
    
    
    Now there are three clips around the lense of the light, pull them off with a screwdriver.
    
    
    
    The light is now ready to be put in the oven.
    
    Yes it does feel very wrong.
    
    I put it in the oven on gas mark 2 for 10 minutes
    
    when you get it out it will be very hot
    
    I used a screwdriver to help ease the lense off
    
    
    
    now take out the part you are going to spray
    
    
    
    remove the indicator lense by the three clips on the back
    
    
    
    Because there is a reflective part where the indicator bulb sits i didn't want to spray that so i cut out a piece of cardboard to the exact size and placed it in
    
    now sand it all down and spray it with primer
    
    
    
    apply three coats leaving it 15mins between each coat and sanding down between the first two coats
    
    
    
    after leaving the primer for about 30mins apply black paint, i'm using gloss black from halfords
    
    
    
    I applied 3 coats with 15mins between each coat.
    
    now its all sprayed leave it for a good hour or so to let the paint fully dry.
    
    Put the light and lense back in the oven WITHOUT the part you just sprayed.
    
    This will start to melt the glue. i put the oven on gas mark 2 for 5 mins
    
    Now get it out the oven and place the part you sprayed back in
    
    Make sure you put the indicator lense back in before you put the headlight lense back together
    
    
    
    place the newly painted part back inside and put the headlight back together.
    
    Put the clips back on and allow to cool.
    
    I also put some cable ties on to ensure it stuck well
    
    
    
    once the light has cooled down, put all bulbs back in and the rubber back on.
    
    Now you can put the light back on the car, reattatch all connections and screw in the 3 bolts.
    
    also clip the lower brows back on.
    
    Heres some pictures of one light as i need to go and buy some more clips for the other brow!
    
    
    
    ta dah
    
    its mostly common sense but this guide makes it easier.
    
    sorry about some of the pictures but if i don't hold this camera completely still they all blurr.

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90. Graham Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2006 Ipswich Posts: 2927 VW Golf

    #90 5th January 2008, 01:45

    a guide inside a guide... i like it
91. Alzees_Saxo Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Brands Hatch Posts: 126

    #91 7th January 2008, 14:44

    done this, very easy looks alot better
92. titch1987 L-plater Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 77 clio 1.8 16v, 1.4 westcoast (gf)

    #92 3rd March 2008, 21:17

    can u do mk1 headlights
93. tommyVTR Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Lincoln / Scunthorpe Posts: 304 Jap Celica vvti

    #93 4th March 2008, 00:01

    looks great, if im feeling brave after all my other ideas i might attempt this one, think ill try buy some spare lights to do it!
94. user_15854 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Leicester Posts: 796 Corsa GSI C20LET

    #94 5th March 2008, 20:46

    Salmon1 not liking the silver route myself, looks too silver! also why would you want to spray the reflective bit silver?? lol p.s what did you do with the little cap that fits around the the main headlight bulb that allows you to adjust the position of it??
95. one_nation04 Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Watford Posts: 1636 2001 VTR ... silver S

    #95 7th March 2008, 21:35

    Cheers for this guide mate really helpful, couldnt of done it without it. im very pleased with how neat they look, especially when i looked in the 'styling' section and saw some smoked headlights (looking exactly the same as mine now do!) for an 'approx.' price of £200!! mine cost 13:d
96. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #96 7th March 2008, 22:16

    Vtr craig, Very good step by step guide,and picys too!! nice one....
97. Berg Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 rugby Posts: 3766 MK2 VTS, Ibiza Cupra 20VT

    #97 7th March 2008, 22:23

    did mine last weekend
    
    works really well
98. j8nno Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 Posts: 801 Euro vt rollin on schmidts

    #98 8th March 2008, 13:46

    jus did my mk1's yest, look ace. N simple to do. Can maybe do other peoples if they dont wana?
99. VTR_Craig Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Lincoln/Newark Posts: 2673 Mercedes C220, Scooby, Saxo VTS

    #99 8th March 2008, 18:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxokid100 Vtr craig, Very good step by step guide,and picys too!! nice one....

    Well when i'm doing something i like to know everything about it with pics.
    
    Basically i am very simple and need everything to be simple so i can do it
    
    cheers
100. furiomike Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Whitby Posts: 2367 A4 B7 2.0T Quattro

     #100 8th March 2008, 19:06

     i just painted mine but didnt mask off the indicator part like here...
     
     
     
     legeal to have that painted black and not masked off or what?
101. jay-vtr Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 East Sussex Posts: 876 Black Mk2 citroen saxo VTR

     #101 9th March 2008, 23:10

     yeah u will be fine with the indicator part, as long as the main headlight reflective unit is still reflective, should pass MOT okay, well done on doing your lights!
102. gojka Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2007 Telford Posts: 491 Icelandic Grey VTS

     #102 16th March 2008, 22:53

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by Salmon1 Needed- Long nose Pliers 10-13mm Spanners Flat Head Screwdriver Sandpaper/Emry Cloth 1 Can Primer 1 Can Paint 1 Can Laquer (optional) Cost- £14 if paint is 3for2 at Halfrauds. Step 1- Remove Headlights To remove Headlights you need to open bonnet, Remove top two bolts. there is one further bolt that hold the headlights on which is located under the bottom "brow", you need to remove this, be careful though, it is quite flimsy. Once all three bolts in view remove them, for me long nose pliers were fine, but most need to use spanners. Now all bolts undone, disconnect all electrics and remove lights. Step 2- Preperation The glass is glued to the headlight, the glue need to be heated up for the glass to slip off. In order to do this put in oven at 150degrees for 10minutes. then run a hot knife along and it will pop off. Now remove all bulbs and the internal chrome part that will be getting sprayed. Sand down all chrome you are going to spray with ROUGH sand paper or emry cloth. I personally prefer emry cloth. Once it has a rough finish and is not shiny it is time to get sprayed. Step 3- Spraying Apply 3 coats of primer, using smooth sand paper/emry cloth between coats to rough it up a BIT. Leave 15 minutes between coats for drying. JUST A LITTLE BIT THOUGH. Now it is time to apply 2 coats of your favoured colour. Alloying 15 minutes to dry between coats. Then finally apply at LEAST three coats of laquer. Allowing 30 minutes between coats for drying. (OPTIONAL) Step 4- Putting Back Together Heat up the headlight WITHOUT newly painted part in the oven for 5 minutes at 150degress. Then fit newly painted while glue is still hot, then fit bulbs. I found it a perfect opportunity to fit Xenon Bulbs. then fit Glass back on and put clips back on. Alloy to cool down. Fit back to car doing reverse of stage 1. Enjoy p.s- Pictures added later tonight.

     does this procedure also work for the fopglights

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103. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

     #103 20th March 2008, 09:27

     It is the same as the fogs yes...
     
     Whats the colour to use is it Matt or Satin black? I think its matt but not sure?
104. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

     #104 20th March 2008, 10:33

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by saxmaniac5 It is the same as the fogs yes... Whats the colour to use is it Matt or Satin black? I think its matt but not sure?

     im pretty sure ts matt black asweel
105. danfish69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Surrey Posts: 220 Saxo VTR

     #105 3rd April 2008, 15:33

     just done my lights looks great ! thanks for the guide VTR_craig
106. furioALm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Sep 2005 Chinnor Posts: 3941 Audi A3

     #106 3rd April 2008, 15:38

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by gojka does this procedure also work for the fopglights

     Yes buddy, it is the same basic principle for doing the fog lights...
     But i have done a step by step guide with pictures for smoking the saxo fog lights...
     
     http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82938
     
     It's for premium members only im afraid though...
     
     Many thanks,
     Alex
     
107. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

     #107 9th April 2008, 17:58

     great guide, thanks!
108. rally_chd L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 bury Posts: 85 2001 orange and white (soon to be mazda spirited g

     #108 21st April 2008, 21:54

     i am goin 2 do this 2 mine on friday an think its guna look mint, great guide.
109. Xtremewheels Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Nottingham Posts: 232 Gold vtr and loving it!

     #109 28th April 2008, 12:04

     Great guide, getting my paint tonight and will do my lights tomorrow!
110. ReissJ88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 London Posts: 184 A3 2.0tdi

     #110 28th April 2008, 22:48

     indeed, pics!!!
111. browne174 Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Northern Ireland Posts: 1055 Ford Focus Edge

     #111 29th April 2008, 01:06

     im going to do mine as conor of here ripped me of on a broken set grrrrrrr
112. rally_chd L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 bury Posts: 85 2001 orange and white (soon to be mazda spirited g

     #112 1st May 2008, 18:03

     great guide m8 i did my fogs 2 an i think they look sweet
     
     
113. Exx L-plater Joined: Apr 2008 Newtown Posts: 39 Saxo 1.6 VTR Subaru Blue

     #113 7th May 2008, 16:41

     is it safe to put lights in the oven? To break the seal... and the seal goes back on perfectly right? No retouching needed?
114. Jungle_Jimm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Jan 2004 Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (England) Posts: 5082 RX8, Cliosport 197

     #114 7th May 2008, 20:53

     the heat of the oven will allow you to prise the lens off the light and should be able to stick it back on too. dont let the light get too hot as the plastic brackets will start to melt. even so once you have stuck them back together its still worth going around the edge with a sealant gun to ensure there are no gaps
115. Cainevtr Regular Poster Joined: May 2008 Posts: 249

     #115 28th May 2008, 00:07

     Umm this probly isnt a good idea if you have a flame oven is it? would i be able to use a hair dryer? to warm and soften the glue?
116. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

     #116 28th May 2008, 09:34

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by Cainevtr Umm this probly isnt a good idea if you have a flame oven is it? would i be able to use a hair dryer? to warm and soften the glue?

     Yes...its perfectly fine to use a hair dryer...its what me and Matty_VTR used when we did mine on Sunday...
     
     Here's the outcome...
     
     
     
     looks alot better imo...i also did my grill...theres a guide on here for that also
117. Cainevtr Regular Poster Joined: May 2008 Posts: 249

     #117 28th May 2008, 10:57

     Cheers mate, my car needs a new grill so ill pop to a scrap yard and get them done!
118. spoon_19 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Congresbury, Bristol Posts: 163 Saxo VTR Mk2

     #118 28th May 2008, 19:34

     Awesome guide mate, wana do my lights when i get paid
     
     All the pics of them on here look wicked!
119. Furio_Rob Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2008 Newcastle Posts: 2667 Furio FTW

     #119 16th July 2008, 22:07

     how long will this take?
     i've heard people can do them in half days but normally you gotta leave days and even weeks for all coats to apply
120. Bondie Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Bristol Posts: 3200 Slammed Corsa SXI

     #120 16th July 2008, 22:18

     Takes about 2 hours mate from removing the lights to fitting them back in. Easy job!!!
     
     Bondie
121. Furio_Rob Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2008 Newcastle Posts: 2667 Furio FTW

     #121 16th July 2008, 22:31

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by bondie Takes about 2 hours mate from removing the lights to fitting them back in. Easy job!!! Bondie

     2 hours?
     how can 3 coats of primer, 3 coats of paint and 3 coats of lacquer to dry?
     in the foglight one it suggest leaving the final coat of each one for 24 so at least 3 days
122. Bondie Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Bristol Posts: 3200 Slammed Corsa SXI

     #122 16th July 2008, 22:41

     Dont have to be perfectly dry to put back in, if you wanna leave then do so but i done mine about a year ago and still in perfect condition!!
123. Furio_Rob Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2008 Newcastle Posts: 2667 Furio FTW

     #123 16th July 2008, 22:59

     ok, is lacquer that important or not?
     its not really gonna need protecting
     and i just want them to look as dark as possible
124. Furio_Rob Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2008 Newcastle Posts: 2667 Furio FTW

     #124 17th July 2008, 13:53

     would this work?
     wanna make sure i wanna get the correct stuff
125. Green-VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2007 Wakefield Posts: 644 Clio 1.4 RT and MK1 Saxo VTS

     #125 17th July 2008, 14:15

     Anyone done a guide for doing this to mk1 headlights and indecators? Im guessing the internal chrome part on mk1 will just be a square for the headlights and then a small piece for the indicators?
126. Bondie Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Bristol Posts: 3200 Slammed Corsa SXI

     #126 17th July 2008, 17:40

     Any black paint will do mate! Halfords is alright
     
     

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by Green-VTS Anyone done a guide for doing this to mk1 headlights and indecators? Im guessing the internal chrome part on mk1 will just be a square for the headlights and then a small piece for the indicators?

     I done my mk1 lights mate! pretty much them same process for doing th mk2 lights, as for the indicators it's better just to buy them smoked off ebay i paid about £9 for mine brandnew.
     
     Bondie
127. Furio_Rob Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2008 Newcastle Posts: 2667 Furio FTW

     #127 19th July 2008, 21:40

     just had a trial run getting them off and im really struggling
     got all the bolts and bulbs off except the main one
     
     the big one, inside the big grey rubber sock thing?
     how do you get the bulb out the back?
     didnt wanna pull too hard incase i snapped anything
     
     thanks
128. thunter18 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Dagnall Posts: 516 Polo G40

     #128 30th July 2008, 14:59

     just finshed mine thanks for the guide they look amazing.
129. snottybadger Frequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Cumbria Posts: 526 2000 VTS

     #129 16th August 2008, 10:10

     I bought a spare set as I didn't wanna rush them, and the fact that I'm slow and lazy.
     
     I masked of the recess for the indicator, figured it would work way better if that part wasn't colour coded.
     
     I sprayed mine satin black, hopefully get them fitted if the rain holds off.
     
     Cheers for the guide.
130. H82_lose Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Sheffield Posts: 372 2000 Saxo VTS

     #130 16th August 2008, 12:31

     Thanks for the guide- I couldn't have done this without it!
     
     Having said that- it's easier than it seems!
     
     The finished product...
     
     
     Thanks again...
131. H82_lose Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Sheffield Posts: 372 2000 Saxo VTS

     #131 16th August 2008, 12:34

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by Furio_Rob just had a trial run getting them off and im really struggling got all the bolts and bulbs off except the main one the big one, inside the big grey rubber sock thing? how do you get the bulb out the back? didnt wanna pull too hard incase i snapped anything thanks

     Leave the rubber sock on, and just grab the black plastic square bit(?) and wriggle it off. They can be quite stubborn, so just stick at it!
     
     Have fun...
132. deanomx206 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2007 Rugby,Midlands,CV21 Posts: 3244 MK2 VTS

     #132 28th October 2008, 12:21

     anyone reccomend any glue to reseal them with?
     i did it like a yearago and used some clear silicone type stuff but it wernt great and was messy!
     im jus currently doing my ones off my vtr...
     anyone reccomend a glue to use?
133. browne174 Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Northern Ireland Posts: 1055 Ford Focus Edge

     #133 28th October 2008, 16:21

     i just reheated both parts which softened the glue again, then put them back together with some insulation tape put round the keep it all tight.
     
     other than that, try gripfill
134. Roj Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Bognor Regis, West Sussex Posts: 1388 1.1 Desire

     #134 28th October 2008, 16:40

     really good guide. i was planning on doing mine black but the car is silver so not sure how they will look.
135. browne174 Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Northern Ireland Posts: 1055 Ford Focus Edge

     #135 28th October 2008, 16:47

     they will look great lad
     
     Heres mine
     
     
136. Roj Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Bognor Regis, West Sussex Posts: 1388 1.1 Desire

     #136 28th October 2008, 17:43

     lol i was hoping somebody would do that
     
     cheers mate, your looks awesome btw
137. browne174 Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Northern Ireland Posts: 1055 Ford Focus Edge

     #137 28th October 2008, 18:09

     no problem lad
     
     cheers
138. Andy_brown2k L-plater Joined: Sep 2008 Billingham Posts: 51 Saxo VTR ;)

     #138 20th November 2008, 17:05

     Tried doing this tonight but gave up, when i tried getting the lense off with a knife the glue just seemed to be scraped out.
     
     Should i just leave it in the oven longer to heat the glue more?
     Worried incase i scrape it off and have no luck getting it back on.
     
     Cheers, Andy
139. DJDannyB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Stockport Posts: 2687

     #139 5th January 2009, 14:19

     Do you put the glass back in the oven aswel as the headlight when re-heating to put them back together???
140. DJDannyB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Stockport Posts: 2687

     #140 6th January 2009, 13:24

     Just finished mine and re-fitting them now.. Broke the clips on the brows so i need to go down to the citreon garage to buy some, does anybody know how much these are? and are they the same clips as the door cards??
     
     Also when i took one headlight out the bottom plastic bracket has snapped off so the headlight is only held on by the top 2 bolts as the one underneith isnt doing anything Nothing i can do about it without replacing the light and i cant be arsed splitting, painting and fitting a new light all over again haha. Should be fine
     
     Great Guide!! Thanks
     Danny
141. skippi90 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 447

     #141 17th January 2009, 16:51

     Would these look alright done on Posi Blue?
142. user_27150 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Glasgow Posts: 1452 Saxo VTR

     #142 17th January 2009, 17:22

     the should be m8
     haven't saw a colour that they dont look good on
143. user_12092 Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2006 Inside Your Girlfriend Posts: 12190 Fabia vRS

     #143 17th January 2009, 18:05

     Look good on most cars tbh just make it look abit more subtle at the front
144. skippi90 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 447

     #144 17th January 2009, 18:06

     I meant would it look good spraying the headlight posi blue?
     
     Get the impression you guys think I mean black/silver lights on posi blue car.
145. r_i_c_h_1 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 305

     #145 17th January 2009, 18:11

     Great idea.... apart from the 'chrome' is designed to reflect the light that's why it's there d'oh!!
146. user_12092 Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2006 Inside Your Girlfriend Posts: 12190 Fabia vRS

     #146 17th January 2009, 18:20

     Well it passes an mot so no big issue.
     
     As for colour coding the backing not really seen it before only silver and black
147. Chris_O Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2007 Kent Posts: 4175 RB25'd s14a + 2008 MWB Transit

     #147 17th January 2009, 23:56

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by r_i_c_h_1 Great idea.... apart from the 'chrome' is designed to reflect the light that's why it's there d'oh!!

     yeh but this way doesnt remove the chrome required to make them legal!
     
     tbh never sen them done any other colour aprt from black! get someone to photoshop it, it could look pretty good!
148. user_29399 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Wirral Posts: 228 saxo VTR Mk2

     #148 18th January 2009, 00:29

     great guide mite try this 2moz
149. WestCoast98 Regular Poster Joined: May 2008 Lincoln Posts: 263 2005 VW Golf R32, Mk2 VTS, 2015 Volvo V40

     #149 29th January 2009, 19:50

     im scared of breaking anything on mine lmao i know i will if i try doing it.
     got the paint though (posi blue) as i colour coded my grille on monday.
     pics soon
150. NICK2506 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Surrey Posts: 6424 Black '03 Mk2 VTS

     #150 16th February 2009, 12:03

     I tried this today, put the lights in the oven like directed, but the glue didnt melt. so i couldnt pull the lights apart.
     can someone help me
151. steven1451 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Coventry Posts: 675 Saxo 2001 1.1 forte black

     #151 16th February 2009, 13:03

     just wondering the glue is white and looks quite messy is it possible to scrape this all off an reseal with something like black tigerseal which will be less notcieable
152. user_28749 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 South London. Posts: 232 Citroen Saxo 1100 Desire.

     #152 17th February 2009, 22:37

     all im worried about is resealing it all..
     
     when you come round to putting the painted install back in wont the glue cool and harden while your putting it all back together? Also is there enough glue that if you scrape a little out when taken em apart there is still gonna be enough to seal em back up? Or is some sort of silicone needed?
     
     cheers
153. Fenton Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 BLAYDON, North East Posts: 300 MK2 SAXO VTR

     #153 17th February 2009, 23:14

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by browne174 they will look great lad Heres mine

     
     is it just me or are the indicator lenses different colours on that? is 1 yellowy and the other clear or 1 yellowy and the other 1 missing?
154. moony_vtr L-plater Joined: Oct 2008 shepshed Posts: 55 02 saxo vtr 98 bhp

     #154 18th February 2009, 00:13

     yh but i bet coppers wnt even notice when they go by, its just like tintin the back lights
155. browne174 Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Northern Ireland Posts: 1055 Ford Focus Edge

     #155 18th February 2009, 15:36

     nah dudes
     
     it was because the wee clips on the lenses are pathetic and they just snapped so i has to go and butcher another set of lights to get a lense.
     
     Its all good now cause i actually got round to changing the other faded one
156. Fenton Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2008 BLAYDON, North East Posts: 300 MK2 SAXO VTR

     #156 18th February 2009, 15:47

     oh i see, how do you think they will look if the lense is smoked?
157. browne174 Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Northern Ireland Posts: 1055 Ford Focus Edge

     #157 18th February 2009, 15:51

     i'd say they would look fine but i prefer my clear ones
158. user_31094 Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Chesterfield Posts: 254 Saxo 1.4 Furio

     #158 19th February 2009, 14:50

     im in the middle of doing this, waiting for coats to dry.
     doing them black on my posi blue furio.
     everything going fine so far, was very scared it would go wrong.
     glass lens came off fine for me, only needed 6 mins on preheated 150 degrees.
     will upload pics later or tomorrow.

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159. user_29044 Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Croydon bruvaaaaaa Posts: 1448 Alfa Romeo Mito Cloverleaf & Saxo VT?

     #159 19th February 2009, 22:38

     good guide m8 but i cant be bothered to av spares for the mot lol
160. user_27068 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 York Posts: 2254 Ibiza Bocanegra 1.4TSI DSG

     #160 20th February 2009, 00:41

     thanks for the info really helps
161. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

     #161 20th February 2009, 00:45

     to clear up the legality
     the reflective lense is the part required for mot purposes (the oval bit the bulb is in the centre of)
     dont paint that and youll be fine seen a few people paint that bit
     it ruins the lights function so its hard to drive at night and will fail
162. user_27068 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 York Posts: 2254 Ibiza Bocanegra 1.4TSI DSG

     #162 20th February 2009, 00:51

     cheers, cleared it up now
163. Cowboi Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Sandhurst Posts: 168 Saxo 1.1i disire 5dr

     #163 24th March 2009, 09:51

     thanks alex was haveing second thoughts whether or not to do it but if it legal with the oval not painted i think ill do it
164. RyanSaxo Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Midlandzzz Posts: 1613 The 'S

     #164 3rd April 2009, 14:43

     would you recomend...
     
     gloss black or matt black paint for these....
     
     cheers
165. browne174 Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Northern Ireland Posts: 1055 Ford Focus Edge

     #165 3rd April 2009, 15:26

     mine are satin cause its the closest match to black saxo plastics imo
166. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

     #166 3rd April 2009, 15:40

     quality bud. now do one for the back lights lol
167. Snakedoc1987 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Cannock Posts: 123 Saxo 1.6VTR

     #167 8th April 2009, 09:52

     great guide im doing mine now!!!!!
     
     love it!
     
     y spend loads on angel eyes when theese look just as good!
168. user_33380 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Chesterfield Posts: 666 Saxo VTR MkII 2000(W) Posi Blue, VTR MK1 1998(R) P

     #168 3rd May 2009, 20:33

     Great guide mate I'm going to use it tomorrow to do mine.
169. user_31231 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Derby Posts: 1153 VW Passat 1.9tdi 150

     #169 3rd May 2009, 21:04

     Great guide going to use this when i get round to spraying mine
     
     thanks
     
     luke

     1 user thanked this post: ellwalsh
170. mcintyre19 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Bournemouth Posts: 347 2000 Saxo Vts

     #170 11th May 2009, 20:13

     great guide but 150 degrees is rather high is it not? i put the first one in for 9 mins on 60 degrees and it melted the bottom slightly
171. DannoWilko Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Mansfield Posts: 963 Renault Twingo 1.2 TCE GT Turbo.

     #171 12th May 2009, 01:19

     Right to answer some questions, I Repared the Glass on my light other day and used Black Tigerseal and those clips to hold them on... Not come off, I tryed to spray them today and had to get a knife in this time, aswell as heating them... Tiger seal them in lads, TRUST ME, they wont come out
172. user_33189 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Lancaster and Bentham Posts: 342 Black Furio (RIP) + JP4GTi

     #172 12th May 2009, 21:55

     just finished mine now, used tiger seal and sprayed matt black. looks good. great guide!
173. user_30898 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Camberley Posts: 205 Mk II VTR 1.6i 8v

     #173 13th May 2009, 14:38

     Just want to say to Salmon1 that mate your silver saxo is exactly how i wanted mine lol
     
     Looks fucking mint all colour coded like that! Good guide and will be attempting this soon, rather spray the standard light than spend £130 on xenon angel eyes which are now common as fuck.
174. TraV Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Cornwall, Redruth Posts: 758 Venetian Red Mark2 Flatarch Saxo 1.1

     #174 2nd July 2009, 10:53

     Can you do this to all lights on the saxo?
     
     Front, back and side? or only front and back
175. mattbarnes34 Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Bedfordshire Posts: 478 Saxo 1.1 Desire

     #175 2nd July 2009, 11:09

     you can do this to front headlights and fog lights if you have fogs.
     only tint the lens on the rear and same on side indicators! which is different to this must use tint spray not black spray paint!
176. Mikey-Sax Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 South London Posts: 167 Saxo VTR 1.6, '02

     #176 2nd July 2009, 13:54

     These look pukka. Added to the list of things to do to my Silver VTR!
177. stu124 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Spalding Posts: 456 saxo vtr

     #177 2nd July 2009, 23:04

     looks a good idea!!!! mite try a go
178. stu124 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Spalding Posts: 456 saxo vtr

     #178 2nd July 2009, 23:07

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by 6Tricksta9 Just want to say to Salmon1 that mate your silver saxo is exactly how i wanted mine lol Looks fucking mint all colour coded like that! Good guide and will be attempting this soon, rather spray the standard light than spend £130 on xenon angel eyes which are now common as fuck.

     very true i like angels but yes they are very common.
179. user_34661 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 North West Posts: 593

     #179 3rd July 2009, 11:04

     I can't believe you put those lights in the oven with your other pots/pans with food getting cooked in!! lol
180. TraV Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Cornwall, Redruth Posts: 758 Venetian Red Mark2 Flatarch Saxo 1.1

     #180 9th July 2009, 13:46

     So if i wanan do rears and side reapeaters i need to buy a tint spray? are the taillights and repeaters easy to do? any guides?
181. MikeyW Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2009 Plymouth Posts: 2584 E91 330D

     #181 11th July 2009, 03:31

     Quick question. Will these be okay with HID kits ? Or will they melt the new paint ? Need for high temp paint ?
182. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

     #182 11th July 2009, 14:10

     Ver Very good guide, thats guna help ma m8 extremely
183. user_27848 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 within the devils bowels ..macc Posts: 156 spam tin on washers

     #183 13th July 2009, 13:20

     i think they look excellent a shame about the legality... but overall excellent and a good guide ..nice one
184. jinx Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Staffordshire Posts: 745 Saxo - Furio 1.4

     #184 27th July 2009, 14:59

     End Result
     
     
185. dazzle Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 maldon, essex Posts: 277 1st..1.6i escort 2nd....corsa b 1.2 3rd....2001

     #185 27th July 2009, 21:56

     try something different
     http://img32.imageshack.us/i/mysaxo.jpg/
186. Maddrick16 Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Barrow-In-Furness Posts: 356 White Furio

     #186 28th July 2009, 19:49

     looking gd blue differnt
187. readie Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 leeds Posts: 2430 05' Clio 182

     #187 4th August 2009, 23:31

     if using a hair dryer what do ou heat along the seem or do you just put it facing the light head on and leave it to heat the whole light?
     
     thanks
188. legalright Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 New York/USA Posts: 2

     #188 7th August 2009, 11:47

     It does matter: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26104.htm
     
     Therefore DOT is approved
     
     Required Laboratory Tests
     
     26104. (a) Every manufacturer who sells, offers for sale, or manufactures for use upon a vehicle devices subject to requirements established by the department shall, before the device is offered for sale, have laboratory test data showing compliance with such requirements. Tests may be conducted by the manufacturer.
     
     (b) The department may at any time request from the manufacturer a copy of the test data showing proof of compliance of any device with the requirements established by the department and additional evidence that due care was exercised in maintaining compliance during production. If the manufacturer fails to provide such proof of compliance within 30 days of notice from the department, the department may prohibit the sale of the device in this state until acceptable proof of compliance is received by the department.
189. legalright Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 New York/USA Posts: 2

     #189 7th August 2009, 11:49

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by legalright It does matter: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26104.htm Therefore DOT is approved Required Laboratory Tests 26104. (a) Every manufacturer who sells, offers for sale, or manufactures for use upon a vehicle devices subject to requirements established by the department shall, before the device is offered for sale, have laboratory test data showing compliance with such requirements. Tests may be conducted by the manufacturer. (b) The department may at any time request from the manufacturer a copy of the test data showing proof of compliance of any device with the requirements established by the department and additional evidence that due care was exercised in maintaining compliance during production. If the manufacturer fails to provide such proof of compliance within 30 days of notice from the department, the department may prohibit the sale of the device in this state until acceptable proof of compliance is received by the department.

     apostille info
190. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

     #190 7th August 2009, 12:12

     .ca is california right?
     
     What has californian legislation got to do with anyone in the UK? Nothing.
     
     So kindly do one
191. TraV Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Cornwall, Redruth Posts: 758 Venetian Red Mark2 Flatarch Saxo 1.1

     #191 29th August 2009, 01:48

     i really wanted these in black, but scared to do it my self, could anyway swap for mine ?
192. Cov_Rob Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Coventry Posts: 498 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo

     #192 21st September 2009, 13:48

     I'm doing this as we speak. Very good guide, very helpfull Top Score!!
     
     One question though, could i put the inserts in the oven to dry them?
193. Lewis Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Middlesbrough/Coventry Posts: 3808 Megane 225

     #193 26th October 2009, 18:24

     Ive just done mine, the right side went perfectly but ive ruined the left side. I left it in the oven seconds too long and too high up now i need a whole new light. Costly mistake. Great guide just dont screw up!
194. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

     #194 29th October 2009, 22:52

     Gah, I only did the plastic bits, not the reflectors lol.... Nice though.
195. user_35014 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Helensburgh Posts: 1206 Cammed Ph2 VTS

     #195 21st November 2009, 21:19

     just waiting for my black paint to fully dry then theyre going back together.
     
     mine took 10 minutes at gas mark 2 in a flame oven, i just put them on the glasses in the bottom of the oven.
     
     funny, one insert rubbed down and was black plastic underneath the other was silver..
     
     cheers moosh.
196. VTR-GAZzA Established Member Joined: Aug 2009 Nantwich Cheshire Posts: 1747 Imperial blue mk5 Fiesta ZS

     #196 29th November 2009, 20:04

     would it crack the paint if i sprayed em n used HID bulbs??
197. richy_t_123 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 newcastle Posts: 980 2002 silver vts

     #197 15th December 2009, 21:00

     anyone know what glue i could use insted of reuseing the old stuff???
     
     just thort it would be better useing ne glue to get a better seal??
     
     thanks
198. Chico999 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Dunfermline Posts: 2814 2000 Wicked Red VTS

     #198 15th December 2009, 21:26

     Not really much point mate, the glues perfectly fine when re-heated
199. -Mango-Westy- Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 birmingham Posts: 181 Mango Westy :P

     #199 15th December 2009, 22:48

     good thread mate helped alot
200. samfenna Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 meols, wirral Posts: 1126 02 furio, polo 6n

     #200 16th December 2009, 20:20

     weekend project right here
201. TraV Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Cornwall, Redruth Posts: 758 Venetian Red Mark2 Flatarch Saxo 1.1

     #201 4th January 2010, 20:36

     im doing this 2morrow, but im a bit confused on which bits i can spray black?
     
     So cud someone clear it up =]?
202. Chico999 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Dunfermline Posts: 2814 2000 Wicked Red VTS

     #202 4th January 2010, 22:38

     Only the insert, not the reflective part the light sits in.
203. user_41025 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 grimsby Posts: 1421 citron saxo vtr 1.6i

     #203 17th February 2010, 21:54

     ths is great am gunna do mine in red lol it will look diffent lol
204. djgaz9 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 glasgow Posts: 739 SAXO VTR

     #204 28th February 2010, 22:10

     i have just read this full thing and i not 1 person said how to do the mk1 lights haha
     
     has any1 done this to a mk1 and if so how and if they have pics of the finish??
     
     wb soon gaz
205. user_41025 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 grimsby Posts: 1421 citron saxo vtr 1.6i

     #205 28th February 2010, 22:14

     its pritty much the same way pal
206. willo-1 Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 durham Posts: 2102 track car

     #206 5th April 2010, 17:29

     good guide thort id bring it back to view
207. chapperz Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 macclesfield Posts: 18 99' saxo vtr (chipped, lowered, straight through c

     #207 11th April 2010, 05:28

     ive jus got chrome halos
208. 19paul89 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Solihull Posts: 132 Saxo VTR 1.6 1999

     #208 11th April 2010, 16:45

     just spent this afternoon sprayin my lights... turned out good
     
     before..
     
     
     
     
     after..
     
     
209. SxO13 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 west sussex Posts: 338 Nissan Micra 16V ,Vauxhall Corsa Citreon Saxo 1.1i

     #209 1st May 2010, 23:19

     thinkin about doing this in the next few days im kinda confused to the bit revered as the "oval bit " which bit is this i wanna do a glossy black could any1 enlighten me as do how to do this the legal way
210. user_43933 Regular Poster Joined: May 2010 Northampton Posts: 287 Saxo 1.4 furio

     #210 3rd May 2010, 18:00

     when you put them back together do you have to re-heat the casing so it goes back together?
     
211. user_40972 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 422 MK2 Flatarch MK5 Fiesta Zetec 16v MK2 Furio

     #211 4th May 2010, 16:37

     Thanks mate this helped alot !!!
212. vtsal Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Amlwch Posts: 156 Saxo VTR

     #212 5th May 2010, 22:55

     19paul89...those lights turned out good might even do mine mate!
     
     Al
213. vtsal Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Amlwch Posts: 156 Saxo VTR

     #213 5th May 2010, 22:56

     Good guide by the way.
     
     Al
214. jphni20 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Northern Ireland Posts: 73 Icelandic Grey Mk2 VTR

     #214 7th May 2010, 00:54

     I tried this tonight. Using a hairdryer, the first was no problem the sealer melted quite easily. Second was a complete nightmare as the sealer jus wouldnt give at all, ended up wreckin the light but thats my fault lol. Off to scrappy 2moro to get another and will try it in the oven.
215. user_41025 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 grimsby Posts: 1421 citron saxo vtr 1.6i

     #215 10th May 2010, 18:52

     
     love the red lol dont see a lot like this
216. beaney Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 croydon Posts: 556 citroen saxo furio 1.4

     #216 10th May 2010, 20:10

     http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=311679
217. user_41025 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 grimsby Posts: 1421 citron saxo vtr 1.6i

     #217 14th May 2010, 23:18

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by beaney http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=311679

     not to keen on them mate have to say
218. Peters_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Melksham Posts: 252 Citroen Saxo VTR Silver

     #218 18th May 2010, 22:49

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by 19paul89 just spent this afternoon sprayin my lights... turned out good before.. after..

     so is this illegal as he has painted the inside near the bulbs??
219. user_35776 Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Barnstaple Posts: 1666 Mk 6 zetec s

     #219 22nd May 2010, 22:45

     good guide
     deserve good rep after doing that
220. user_31021 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Walsall. West Mids Posts: 736 Venetian red Mk1 VTR on Banded rallye steels

     #220 22nd May 2010, 22:48

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by shaunsvtr love the red lol dont see a lot like this

     a reason why mate... think ive said before you need more red to match it, looks a bit
221. Hutch2010 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Pembrokeshire Posts: 194 Citroen Saxo VTR 1.6

     #221 23rd May 2010, 03:00

     Love this guide! top notch
222. user_41025 Established Member Joined: Jan 2010 grimsby Posts: 1421 citron saxo vtr 1.6i

     #222 23rd May 2010, 19:16

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by WestCoastJosh a reason why mate... think ive said before you need more red to match it, looks a bit

     a no a do but not to sure what to do red getting some saxos mirrors back on mite do the caps red on them
223. MAXSTARR Established Member Joined: Jun 2010 Kidderminster Posts: 2311 Saxo Forte 1.1 (Amazon Green)

     #223 15th June 2010, 02:01

     i have an amazon green sax, with a black and green theme, so what do people think is the best choice of colour for spraying the lights, black or amazon green???
     
     cheers
224. user_34087 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 Chelmsford Posts: 8662 8 Valve 'R.

     #224 15th June 2010, 02:39

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by MAXSTARR i have an amazon green sax, with a black and green theme, so what do people think is the best choice of colour for spraying the lights, black or amazon green??? cheers

     Black mate.
225. MAXSTARR Established Member Joined: Jun 2010 Kidderminster Posts: 2311 Saxo Forte 1.1 (Amazon Green)

     #225 15th June 2010, 03:26

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by Bound Black mate.

     yeah, thats what i was swaying towards, cheers for your opinion mate
226. woodyemma Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Salisbury Posts: 115 Subaru impreza sport, saxo furio

     #226 15th June 2010, 09:46

     Plan for today me thinks
227. chrsjcb Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Basingstoke Posts: 285 2003 MK2 Saxo VTR

     #227 20th July 2010, 11:44

     Do I need to tell my insurance company if I spray the surrounds?
     
     I'm not spraying the reflective part behind the light, just the bit's everyone else has done.
228. Piano L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 80 Saxo VTR

     #228 26th September 2010, 14:13

     Big thanks to the guys who posted the step by step instructions on how to do this. I was originally going to buy these lights from ebay for just under £100. I've spent £16 on paint, primer and sand paper. Everything seems to be going smoothly so far, just waiting on the paint to dry. I opted to use a hairdryer to get the lenses off which was probably a bit more time consuming but it worked just the same. Was a little tricky getting the lights off the car and i broke a couple of the clips from the brows but these should be replaced easily enough. So again, thanks guys. Instructions like this are a god send.
229. Piano L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 80 Saxo VTR

     #229 26th September 2010, 19:45

     And here's the finished result
     
     
     
     
     
     Smoked Jewel lights at the back also.
     
     
     
     
230. brosnan Established Member Joined: May 2008 Kent Posts: 1127 BMW X5 4.4 PETROL

     #230 26th September 2010, 20:11

     where can i get the indicator covers??? mine are yellow!!! dont like them
231. Piano L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 80 Saxo VTR

     #231 26th September 2010, 20:33

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by brosnan where can i get the indicator covers??? mine are yellow!!! dont like them

     The side repeaters do you mean? If that's what you mean, i got mind from ebay.
     
     Here.
     
     http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Citroen-Saxo-V...item45f57f7c4d
     
     Keep a hold of your old ones for MOT though as those ones may not be strictly legal as they are pretty dark. You can still see them fine when flashing though and they look great on the car.
232. brosnan Established Member Joined: May 2008 Kent Posts: 1127 BMW X5 4.4 PETROL

     #232 26th September 2010, 20:34

     Na but cheers,
     
     I mean the indicators in the headlights...
233. Piano L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 80 Saxo VTR

     #233 26th September 2010, 20:36

     If you're meaning the indicator covers on the front lights, i would try a scrappy. My 2 front ones are actually slightly different which is a bit annoying. One is slightly off colour but its not too bad.
234. Piano L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 80 Saxo VTR

     #234 26th September 2010, 20:37

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by brosnan Na but cheers, I mean the indicators in the headlights...

     Sorry mate, thought you meant the repeaters. Scrappy would be a good place to try i reckon. I'm thinkin of replacing my passenger side one cos it's a bit yellowish and i'll prob just go to the scrappy. I'll have a wee dig about online though, see if i can find any.
235. brosnan Established Member Joined: May 2008 Kent Posts: 1127 BMW X5 4.4 PETROL

     #235 26th September 2010, 20:52

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by Piano Sorry mate, thought you meant the repeaters. Scrappy would be a good place to try i reckon. I'm thinkin of replacing my passenger side one cos it's a bit yellowish and i'll prob just go to the scrappy. I'll have a wee dig about online though, see if i can find any.

     cheers pal
236. sudds Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Leeds Posts: 105 S2 Pugeot 106 Rallye, 2003 Pugeot 106 Quicksilver

     #236 26th September 2010, 20:56

     Spot on guide mate!
237. Piano L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 80 Saxo VTR

     #237 26th September 2010, 21:15

     Had a look and it looks like you'll have to buy the entire headlamp which is a bit shit! Nowhere seems to sell just the indicator cover on the headlamp.
238. davefurio Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 137 black saxo furio

     #238 27th October 2010, 23:17

     lol i did this yesterday and melted me lights
239. samoVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2010 andover / basingstoke hampshire Posts: 390 iclandic gray mk2 VTR

     #239 28th October 2010, 17:58

     great guide used it to do mine yesturday black in and icelandic vtr look spot on
240. samoVTR Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2010 andover / basingstoke hampshire Posts: 390 iclandic gray mk2 VTR

     #240 28th October 2010, 18:02

     [QUOTE=Piano;4745035]And here's the finished result
     
     
     
     
     smoke the fog lights too
     
     and noticed your rear wiper get a gromet from halfords or something look alot better
241. user_46290 Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Scotland Posts: 1362 Citroen Saxo MK1

     #241 31st October 2010, 23:30

     Pics!!
242. user_49133 Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Thanet/Oxford Posts: 249 Saxo VTR Mk2

     #242 15th December 2010, 15:55

     quality guid this, nice one craig for the step byt step with pics, well usefull. gna give it a go with black, but want to be a bit braver and try another colour, but to save looking like a bellend, ill stick with the black
243. pussmunky Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Wakefield Posts: 220 Furio

     #243 17th December 2010, 10:46

     good guide (yy) might do this myself
244. kieran92 L-plater Joined: Aug 2010 taunton Posts: 83 furio 1.4

     #244 17th December 2010, 12:01

     i did mine black looks well smart i think good guide (Y)
245. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

     #245 30th December 2010, 13:14

     Sorry to bump an old thread, but would White inserts look good on a black Saxo?
     
     I'm going with the black and white theme. Just wondered if it would look good or not.
     Any comments would be great!
246. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

     #246 30th December 2010, 14:27

     Personally no, no offence..
     
     Different though
247. user_38486 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Blackburn Posts: 4739 A few

     #247 30th December 2010, 15:11

     I agree with tring...think it would look gash. Why not get someone to photoshop it for you?
     You might like it
248. K1zza Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Chatham, Kent Posts: 248

     #248 30th December 2010, 16:44

     That's what I thought too guys, will need to but some more black paint then, lol.
     Thought I'd ask as I only have white paint left at the moment, lol.
     Cheers guys.
249. BrianMc Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 Glasgow Posts: 149 Wicked Red Saxo Furio

     #249 30th December 2010, 19:49

     Thanks for the guide
250. DannnyBoi Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Ireland Posts: 177 Saxo 1.1 VTS Rep

     #250 6th January 2011, 19:52

     Great tut thanks
251. StevoS3 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Glasgow Posts: 100 Sax VTS, Audi S3 & Clio Cup 200 Liquid Yellow

     #251 15th January 2011, 21:14

     can the mk 1 headlights be done atol?
252. m11ler Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 Kent Posts: 4908 Posi VTR, Eunos Roadster

     #252 18th January 2011, 17:38

     Done mine atlast! Nice guide
     
     
     All i'll say is.. be careful when your putting the headlight down, try not to rest it on the bottom lug where the bolt goes through as it bends.. I found it out the hardway and when i bent it back it almost snapped off
253. elkoi Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Staffordshire Posts: 510 Red mk1 Vtr

     #253 18th January 2011, 22:57

     Thanks alot for this, helped alot
254. Wile0ut Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Derby Posts: 752 saxo furio

     #254 21st January 2011, 19:31

     managed to melt my fogs trying to get the lenses off and want to find the courage to do my headlights. can some1 tell me do we pre heat oven or not?(didnt think id ever ask this on a car forum lol)
     
     is it not possible to heat the glue with hairdryer??
255. philliantkr Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Birmingham Posts: 414 Citroen Saxo VTR (2000)

     #255 21st January 2011, 19:55

     I'd love to do this but I think i'd be more comfortable using a hair dryer as said above or even a heat gun
256. m11ler Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 Kent Posts: 4908 Posi VTR, Eunos Roadster

     #256 21st January 2011, 20:00

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by Wile0ut managed to melt my fogs trying to get the lenses off and want to find the courage to do my headlights. can some1 tell me do we pre heat oven or not?(didnt think id ever ask this on a car forum lol) is it not possible to heat the glue with hairdryer??

     Yeah i preheated the oven to 150degrees.. wacked them in for about 8-10minutes, salt, pepper, and serve.. naa joke lol. just ease the glass of slowly..
     You can use a hairdryer and knife but will probably take alot longer.. my mate did it that way and said he cut himself to pieces lol
257. Wile0ut Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Derby Posts: 752 saxo furio

     #257 21st January 2011, 20:17

     cheers for that mate i mate get brave soon then
258. user_50259 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 206 VTS mk2

     #258 7th February 2011, 14:13

     Thinking of doing this myself, would colour coding them to match my wicked red saxo work?
259. sgeary Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 loughborough Posts: 372 Pug 306 - gone BlackmK 2 vtr - present

     #259 7th February 2011, 21:22

     looks good might give it a try soon nice one mate
260. lilbenchy9192 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Swindon Posts: 943 Renault clio dynamique tomtom 1.2

     #260 19th February 2011, 00:44

     right silly question cus ive notice my lrear lights have started to do this,
     
     if u seperate the lights and then put them back together do you not risk them letting moisture in and going funny??
261. pussmunky Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 Wakefield Posts: 220 Furio

     #261 19th February 2011, 00:46

     if they let moisture in you need to either take the lens off and reseal them with some transparent sealant or something like, or if you can just put them near a radiator to dry out and put abit of sealant in the gap where its lettin it in if you know, if not just put it all way round
262. user_47515 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 646 Saxo VTR, 1.6, Silver

     #262 26th February 2011, 14:59

     Thank you very much!! you don't know how much this helped!!!!
     
     
263. saxoclarke Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 740 suzuki ignis sport

     #263 3rd March 2011, 16:48

     the finished lights look very good (Y) shame about the reflective parts being illegal though and nice guide
264. GT-MANIAC-R34 Newbie Joined: Mar 2011 Eastbourne/ East Sussex Posts: 11 mk2 saxo 1.1

     #264 12th April 2011, 23:09

     One question.. this might be really stupid but how do you glue it back again? you use the same glue that was already there or do you have to buy a specific type of glue?
     
     cheers
265. lukebarry1 L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 36 saxo vtr mk 2

     #265 10th May 2011, 15:31

     nice guide mate thanks
266. user_48120 Established Member Joined: Oct 2010 Southampton/Reading Posts: 1186 Cars Are For Gays.

     #266 10th May 2011, 15:34

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by GT-MANIAC-R34 One question.. this might be really stupid but how do you glue it back again? you use the same glue that was already there or do you have to buy a specific type of glue? cheers

     you wanna use new glue as the old stuff has probably been on there a fair time.
     
     you want it to be waterproof as other wise you'll get moisture building up on the inside of the lense.
267. UKtom Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 Portsmouth Posts: 1936 Scirocco

     #267 10th May 2011, 23:06

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by dunno you wanna use new glue as the old stuff has probably been on there a fair time. you want it to be waterproof as other wise you'll get moisture building up on the inside of the lense.

     glue wont work i used waterproof bathroom sealant for mine, worked a treat lol
268. Venns Established Member Joined: Jan 2011 Bridgwater, Somerset Posts: 1092 2001 Saxo 1.1

     #268 23rd June 2011, 11:11

     Going to follow this at the weekend, I think you could do this cheaper tho as the laquer and primer isnt needed in my opinion
269. nickuk L-plater Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 37

     #269 23rd June 2011, 18:49

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by Venns Going to follow this at the weekend, I think you could do this cheaper tho as the laquer and primer isnt needed in my opinion

     If you're doing them in black then you won't need laquer, but i'd use primer mate!
270. Renouf Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Cwmbran, South Wales Posts: 248 Saxo 1.1

     #270 1st July 2011, 14:48

     I want to do mine black, But scared i might pain the wrong bit and make the lights become illegal, So what part of the light am i ALLOWED to spray so they are still road legal and will pass the MOT! Thanks!
271. kae Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2010 Potters Bar Posts: 334

     #271 24th July 2011, 17:10

     glue!! everywhere!! LOL done though. got some glue inside the glass.. DOH
272. RDKells Regular Poster Joined: May 2011 Northamptonshire Posts: 299 Silver Mk2 2001 VTR

     #272 14th August 2011, 00:52

     Wow colour coded everything looks smart!
273. benjohns Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Hereford Posts: 24 Silver mk2 vts 2002

     #273 22nd August 2011, 23:53

     very tempted to try this, will wait till after mot in a few weeks
274. mward L-plater Joined: Aug 2011 South east Posts: 74 saxo desire 1.1 2002

     #274 26th August 2011, 14:11

     is ther no other way to separate the glass apart from the oven?
275. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

     #275 26th August 2011, 15:18

     heat gun but its a bitch, much easier in the oven
276. TechnoBoy1 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Lanarkshire Posts: 142 Mk2 Citroen Saxo X 1.1

     #276 1st September 2011, 23:43

     mate amazing post cant believe you got a bad rep just no pleasing some people anyway yeh great post is there not alot of talk about something cracking though ?
277. sax-vtr Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 pentraeth Posts: 18 saxo vtr phs1

     #277 8th September 2011, 01:19

     will this work for the phs1 lighst ?
278. JoeMat Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 24 VTS mk2 black

     #278 4th October 2011, 19:31

     Very nice!
279. Dale92 Newbie Joined: Apr 2011 Upton Wirral Posts: 17 2000 Citroen Saxo Forte project/ 2010 Aprilia RS 1

     #279 1st November 2011, 18:43

     Great guide mate did this last week but my oven is fan assisted so i melted the bottom half of my cluster haha luckily i had a spere in the shed was only in for like 3 mins then i smelt burning plastic then looked to find the bottom drooping down aha live and learn eh.
280. Cammyammy L-plater Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 39

     #280 1st November 2011, 20:28

     Its your car mate.
     
     But Im going to be blunt here.
     
     The reflectors of hallogen headlights are so Important to give off a good light. They also deflect the heat coming from the bulb. If the heat doesnt blister the paint then the plastic will possibly melt/warp.Painting over them is daft as daft can be. Itll fail its MOT in a heartbeat. Not to mention how proper xenon bulbs are ilegle without projectors.
     
     
     sorry dude, Im out.
281. d3an7 Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Peterborough Posts: 26 Saxo Furio/VTR

     #281 4th November 2011, 00:44

     For every1 saying that spaying them black wil fail an mot.. Well ur wrong because mine are exactually the same and my mot was last week and it passed with ease =)
282. w31mrk Newbie Joined: Nov 2011 Stockport Posts: 3 Citroen saxo forte

     #282 6th November 2011, 09:41

     I'm tempted to do mine... Looks very easy and the difference is awesome! Good simple guide to follow but I will probably use either a heat gun or a hair dryer... The oven stuff scares me a little
283. NismoSteve Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Thorne+Grimsby Posts: 717 S2GTi / Megane cc

     #283 17th December 2011, 18:35

     Excellent guide(s) here, somone had broken the adjuster on my off side headlamp anyway so needed an excuse to get this done. People, don't worry about MOT / legality of this. As long as the reflector is not touched nor the lamp shroud its fine. For those who have removed the shroud or painted the reflector it depends how lazy the MOT tester is whether they notice. Same goes for the old bill, depends how knowledgeable or picky they are. But I would only advise painting the surround.
284. DundeeUnited Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Invergowrie Posts: 1006 Saxo VTR

     #284 14th January 2012, 22:07

     on the pics, the guy has removed the reflector, do you have to take the reflector out at anytime or does it just stay in its position, even if i take the surround out?
285. DundeeUnited Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Invergowrie Posts: 1006 Saxo VTR

     #285 16th January 2012, 21:15

     
286. krissy_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Glasgow Posts: 237 Wreg Saxo VTR

     #286 28th January 2012, 10:51

     i jus did a set for my wee green vtr (goin for black n green theme) and the silver stuck out like a sore thumb.i was a bit dubious of puttin them in oven but it worked a treat.i managed to snag a set of standard lights for a fiver!! awsome or what?? i will be doing my own set and selling them if anyone is interested?
287. ryesVTR Newbie Joined: Aug 2011 Surrey Posts: 3 Black Saxo VTR

     #287 22nd February 2012, 03:27

     Hey I'm kinda new to this so bare with me I sprayed my headlights a couple of months ago and all went fine.bits its been bugging me for ages about the green outline around the lense. Just wondering does anyone know how to get rid of this!!!! I put mine back together on the same sealent if that helps
     
     Rye
288. Domster L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Ramsey, Cambridgshire Posts: 66 Saxo furio

     #288 22nd February 2012, 14:29

     good step by step! will have to try this as i want mine black!
289. SmartBacon Newbie Joined: Jan 2012 Galway Posts: 10

     #289 23rd February 2012, 21:11

     Just came across this thread. Excellent stuff! Big thumbs up!
290. Sinque Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 362 Saxo 1.4 Furio

     #290 11th March 2012, 00:12

     This is so much more difficult than it looks... Glue everywhere, hot glass, oh such a mess...
291. link_heroz Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Loughborough Posts: 760 Black MK2 Saxo VTR 02

     #291 11th March 2012, 00:19

     Did anyone else have to take off the bumper to get the bottom bolt off the light?
292. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

     #292 11th March 2012, 12:23

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by link_heroz Did anyone else have to take off the bumper to get the bottom bolt off the light?

     shouldn't have to mate. i never have
293. link_heroz Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Loughborough Posts: 760 Black MK2 Saxo VTR 02

     #293 11th March 2012, 12:55

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by kennym1987 shouldn't have to mate. i never have

     I can't get the bottom bolt off. I've tried everything, the bumper just sits half an inch too high to get in.
294. user_51379 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 plymouth Posts: 2921 mk2 VTS

     #294 11th March 2012, 12:55

     i will be attemting this to my mk1 today
295. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

     #295 11th March 2012, 13:20

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by link_heroz I can't get the bottom bolt off. I've tried everything, the bumper just sits half an inch too high to get in.

     hmmm...i guess you tried pushing the bumper down aswell?
296. link_heroz Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2011 Loughborough Posts: 760 Black MK2 Saxo VTR 02

     #296 11th March 2012, 14:22

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by kennym1987 hmmm...i guess you tried pushing the bumper down aswell?

     Yep. I'm taking the bumper off soon to do some repairs, stone chips, wide mouth/mesh and a respray anyway so I'll do it then.
297. Sinque Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 362 Saxo 1.4 Furio

     #297 11th March 2012, 18:42

     After much effort;
     
     
298. Sinque Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 362 Saxo 1.4 Furio

     #298 11th March 2012, 18:43

     
299. levyyyy Newbie Joined: Jul 2011 Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 24 Citroen Saxo 1.1i East Coast

     #299 25th March 2012, 18:25

     what does it look like on mk1 saxo's? im thinking of doing it too but want to see some pictures first
300. Tommy_Westcoast Newbie Joined: Jun 2011 Slough Posts: 1 Saxo Westcoast

     #300 24th April 2012, 08:51

     MK1 pics ??
301. Walker_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2011 ayrshire Posts: 155 Black vts mk2 and black vtr mk2

     #301 24th April 2012, 08:59

     Anybody done mk2 lights with gloss black paint or are they all matt?
     
     Cant really tell in some pics
302. Walker_ Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2011 ayrshire Posts: 155 Black vts mk2 and black vtr mk2

     #302 27th April 2012, 16:57

     Done mine today...
     
303. danscutcher Newbie Joined: Apr 2012 Ipswich Posts: 2 Citroen Saxo Furio 1.4

     #303 10th May 2012, 20:24

     I did the same idea with my rear lights, looks decent, gonna spray front headlights and dogs next Im having trouble getting the headlights out. I own a saxo 1.4 furio, not really into doing up my car just want to make it my own and look half decent, I'm also new to this site so sorry for any stupid questions etc
     
     Cheers
304. Mike1994 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 170

     #304 12th May 2012, 18:06

     So do i pre heat the oven ? dont want to over cook them.
     Never been a great cook

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305. user_59080 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2012 Glasgow Posts: 126 Saxo VTR

     #305 4th June 2012, 22:00

     going to do mines this weekend ,looks gd man , matt black
306. user_53808 L-plater Joined: Jul 2011 Risca, S.Wales Posts: 70 VTS & VTR

     #306 3rd July 2012, 21:29

     Primer and laquer isnt needed.. But good walk through, next patch of nice weather and i'll do mine..
307. Forbes_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Chesterfield Posts: 355 White mk2 vtr

     #307 19th July 2012, 02:02

     good walk thru ,
     i may have to "cook" myself a set of them up
308. user_53808 L-plater Joined: Jul 2011 Risca, S.Wales Posts: 70 VTS & VTR

     #308 19th July 2012, 07:02

     
     
     Booomm!
     
     Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
309. UKtom Established Member Joined: Sep 2010 Portsmouth Posts: 1936 Scirocco

     #309 19th July 2012, 09:45

     Quote:

     Originally Posted by Rave-nhill Primer and laquer isnt needed.. But good walk through, next patch of nice weather and i'll do mine..

     not sure if srs or if you paint like a retard?
310. mcjacko1987 Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Rochdale Posts: 1896 mk2 saxo 1.4 furio in possi blue

     #310 19th July 2012, 11:39

     primer is deffo needed. lacquer is only needed dependent on what finish you are after
311. mrdanedwards L-plater Joined: Jul 2012 Kidderminster Posts: 41 1.1 Saxo (R Reg) 1.6 Saxo VTR (Y Reg)

     #311 20th July 2012, 01:06

     Adding this job to my "to do" list now ... only gotta decide to go red, or black ... hmmm ...
     
     Dan
312. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

     #312 20th July 2012, 01:06

     How this shit thread hasn't been deleted yet I don't know.

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313. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

     #313 20th July 2012, 01:25

     im with barry tbh

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314. jsaxo111 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2012 Hertfordshire Posts: 146 Citroen saxo mk2 1.1

     #314 20th July 2012, 11:25

     Hopefully doing this when ive got some spare time makes a big change to the car imo and simple to do.
     
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315. trig1988 Newbie Joined: May 2011 newport Posts: 5 Citroen Saxo VTR 2001

     #315 21st July 2012, 00:12

     Is this easy to do with angel lights ?
316. bbracer16valver L-plater Joined: Sep 2011 glos/bris area Posts: 58 '91 R19 16v chamade f7r powered '03 mk2 VTR

     #316 14th February 2013, 01:59

     doing this tomorrow as got a spare set of lights just hope oven dont kill them as they aint really spare just got two cars gonna look sweeeeet on my fully blacked off and dropped saxsloth puppy
317. Nick_Bush Regular Poster Joined: May 2011 Weston Super Mare Posts: 262 2003 Icelandic VTR 2003 Zafira GSI

     #317 13th April 2013, 23:07

     I can confirm an oven is better to split the light than a halogen heater!!
318. Dawzy L-plater Joined: Apr 2013 kent Posts: 50 Black vtr

     #318 14th April 2013, 08:35

     Picsss??
319. TzarSimeon Newbie Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 1

     #319 30th June 2014, 15:58

     Tbh I pre-heated my oven for 5 min at 140 C and then I kept each headlight in for 2 mins, it was enough to remove the glass. I'll post some picks of the end result tomorrow.
320. Tavik Newbie Joined: Jul 2014 Chalandri, Athens Posts: 10 Citroen saxo 97' 1.1

     #320 11th July 2014, 16:13

     for those asking you can do the same with mk1 lights!
     
     
     it's exactly the same with mk2 lights! i personally used heat gun to open them unfortunatelly i don't have pictures of the progress! go for it it's an easy mod to do!
321. Tavik Newbie Joined: Jul 2014 Chalandri, Athens Posts: 10 Citroen saxo 97' 1.1

     #321 11th July 2014, 16:26

     sorry for double post i just went outside to take some better pictures (i think they are better )
     
     
     
     
     WARNING!
     the only difference with doing that on mk2 headlights is that your lighting will get affected (use gloss not matt colour) the difference is not big but i thought i should let you guys know!
     here is a picture of how they would look at night
     
     if any1 needs help you can ask me!!!
322. user_70870 Newbie Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 16

     #322 11th February 2016, 23:38

     Sorry for the bump, but how long does the oven have to be pre heated for? Or do you just turn it up to 150 when you put them in, and leave them for 10 minutes ?