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    #1

    Burned my headlight

    I was opening my 1 piece headlights up with a head gun and got stupid and melted the bottom of the corner piece a bit.

    Lets hope that wet sanding will help it.
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    #2
    that's suck bro got any pic if it

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      #3
      u left it in one spot too long. hopefully it was only minor damage
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        #4
        yea just a sec ill take one

        edit:

        do you guys think its fixable?

        here are the pics





        Last edited by otto07; 12-31-2011, 01:24 AM.

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          #5
          I don't think you'll get that completely out.
          I used the oven to open mine, as most of the DIY's on the site recommend.
          Project wagon! Much excite! 2018!

          That Sedan. Purchased '07-->Swap'd-->Tuck'd-->Wreck'd-->May '16

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            #6
            Heat gun = bad idea

            Need to use the oven for uniform heating.

            Seriously,like 5 mins in my oven and my headlights literally fall apart when I take them out.

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              #7
              i was scared to do that because they were all plastic. i got them apart perfectly other then that 1 spot.

              lets hope i can get it out.

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                #8
                Does anyone have a link on a dyi on opening the headlights? Don't mean to hijack this thread, but I appreciate it! Thanks for posting otto07

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                  #9
                  I've burnt my corner lights in the oven before back when I was a newbie at it all. It was the fetal mistake of trying to rush things and I left them in too long. Well I took them out and they still wouldn't come apart, so back in they went. Waited, still no go, put back in. Then fried :S

                  I always thought a heat gun would be way better than the oven as you could direct the heat directly on the glue area. I guess they are equally dangerous.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by android_proball View Post
                    Does anyone have a link on a dyi on opening the headlights? Don't mean to hijack this thread, but I appreciate it! Thanks for posting otto07
                    One of the oldest DIY threads around.

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                      http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...lackhoused+DIY
                      Project wagon! Much excite! 2018!

                      That Sedan. Purchased '07-->Swap'd-->Tuck'd-->Wreck'd-->May '16

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by otto07 View Post
                        i was scared to do that because they were all plastic. i got them apart perfectly other then that 1 spot.

                        lets hope i can get it out.
                        When I put my 1pc headlights in the oven, I began to melt the lower mounting brackets where the bolts go through on the bottom. Caused no damage to the lenses though.

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                          #13
                          I put cookie sheets under them and only did one at a time- checking the sealant seal frequently.
                          The cookie sheet won't get as hot as the racks in the oven, so it won't melt the housing. (as long as you don't walk away from it)
                          Project wagon! Much excite! 2018!

                          That Sedan. Purchased '07-->Swap'd-->Tuck'd-->Wreck'd-->May '16

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                            #14
                            Good idea! I put mine on a metal baking tray, and only did one at a time since my oven isn't big enough for two.

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                              #15
                              It's easy with a heat gun I just got careless on that one corner. I might do my OEM lights as well and I'll use the oven on those.

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