Scott TMN Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 since the bodyshop split my headlights to paint, 1 has been causing me grief. So just wondering if any have any up for sale or know of any, if so just wondering how much I could be looking at for a pair? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 A1 jap spares had at least one pair in a few weeks ago, they wanted £300 each side for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 The ebay shop I assume? thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yeah I emailed him when I melted one of my headlights in the oven Have you tried re sealing the headlight that's leaking? Remove it , remove the screws on the back then heat gun on the seal (carefully) and then screw it back together with a bead of sealant around the joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 haha really Well the unit is currently in the airing cupboard. I have had it off all week, I tried puting more sealant on it, but it was adhearing. Then I found the current sealant is all wet and tacky. It needs to be opened to dry im certain, im just wanting to avoid splitting them again myself. I fear I will relive your experience Just doing my head in now, killed 2 bulbs already haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'd split it and start again mate, it's not hard if you take your time.Warm it up to soften the mastic ,split and get it all dry then warm again and join , do the screws up whilst still warm for a good seal then use new sealant around the join to be sure! I've read your build thread many times so I know it will be a doddle for a man of your caliber and skill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Aha ok mate you have convinced me then in that case May start tonight! For the re sealing I have been recommended Windscreen sealant which I am yet to require. Once split and dry, will it be ok to come back a few days later, re heat whatever mastic remains, apply more of the newly acquired gunk and then put back together right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) The mastic will re soften as you need it too , I had to get a new lense from Zmanalex and that took a week to sort so don't worry about that. Don't bother with the oven just use a heat gun carefully, concentrating on the back of the headlight (the black plastic bit). The silicone I used was exterior auto stuff so I guess the same as you have in mind mate. I've got a used , slightly melted headlight you are welcome to practice on but your miles away from me! If you need any help let me know and I'll do my best Edit: use the sealant (silicone) after its all back together as an extra outer seal. Don't add it to the original mastic that may not work! Edited November 13, 2014 by ZEUS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 While you're there, check that the O-Rings on the rear covers and the ballasts are still sealing properly. Sometimes when headlights are baked these are forgotten to be removed and the heat can perish those seals, thus letting moisture in and causing condensation even when the rest of the headlight is sealed up good 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Cheers Zeus, gonna go have a go shortly And good shout BulletMagnet, will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Right just a little update, LIGHT IS SPLIT bit of swearing but wasnt too bad. There were a few casualties, admittedly I think they were haste produced, as I was on the home stretch so to speak haha Headlights split The back bit of the housing, right near the screw, i made a crack... hopefully should be alright? (i know you cant see much, dodgy iphone pic, sorry...) thanks for the guidance guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 If you need any help Pm me and I'll give you all the help I can matey ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks man . Ill leave the two sections as they are for the time being untill I source some additional sealant. Iv had some 3m stuff recommended to me.. Any where you guys know where I could pick some up over the weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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