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Splitting headlights

Last post Sun, Feb 21 2010 11:48 AM by Lister. 9 replies.
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  • Mon, Feb 8 2010 4:42 AM Splitting headlights

    Lister
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     I used to own a saxo and  i used the oven to heat the headlights up to split them so i could paint the innards black.

    I was just wondering if there is anyway i can split my golf headlights to do the same?

    thanks in advance

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  • Mon, Feb 8 2010 4:49 AM Re: Splitting headlights

    Duble-vision
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    If they are standard VW ones you either have to smash or melt the plastic part to get the lenses off. The sealent that VW use will absolutely not soften with heat. I went through several sets of lamps when I was doing mine before I worked it out. You will need 2 sets of lamps.


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  • Tue, Feb 9 2010 4:13 AM Re: Splitting headlights

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     I sussed it :D

    only done 1 so far but i only used 1 lamp to do it.

  • Tue, Feb 9 2010 4:27 AM Re: Splitting headlights

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     How did you do it? i have two sets waiting to be combined for one set of 'Joey'd' lights.. Any help on the best way to separate the lense from the actual light?

  • Tue, Feb 9 2010 5:18 AM Re: Splitting headlights

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    Good work man Big Smile how did you do it?

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  • Tue, Feb 9 2010 1:52 PM Re: Splitting headlights

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     Pics and explanation please, i'm contemplating buying a doner set of lights to use the lenses

  • Tue, Feb 9 2010 2:00 PM Re: Splitting headlights

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    Guys seriously, use 2 sets if you are thinking about using the original VW ones, even if you do somehow manage to get them apart the plastic casing will be so badly deformed they wont go back together properly. It will also take you hours to do.


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  • Tue, Feb 9 2010 2:13 PM Re: Splitting headlights

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    tdi150uk:

     How did you do it? i have two sets waiting to be combined for one set of 'Joey'd' lights.. Any help on the best way to separate the lense from the actual light?

     

    Either smash the plastic casing off then use a heat gun to peel off the remainder or melt the plastic off with a heat gun.

    Trust me I've spent days perfecting the technique and in all honesty if I were to do it again I would spend £120 on the r32 black rep lights on ebay and sell the 2 sets you have for about £80 and save yourself the hassle. You will get cut, burned and frustrated and spend far longer on this mod than it worth. Mine look cool thoughYes

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


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  • Wed, Feb 10 2010 6:23 AM Re: Splitting headlights

    f00by
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     agree with the above, i dont think ill ever do it again. too much blood!

     


    foobys got a build thread? :o

  • Sun, Feb 21 2010 11:48 AM Re: Splitting headlights

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     Sorry  i havnt been on for a few days guys.

    i just hit lucky with the 1st light :(
    it was only siliconed together for sum reason. had a right chew on with the 2nd one though so i say that i agree that u need to smash 2 sets to make 1
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