DIY RS2000 Inner Light e-furb

[dacar]

I posted a moan a few months back about a bad experience trying to get my inner spots re-furbed.

Anyhow, I checked out a youtube guide (American cars)of splitting glass lens from the body of the headlight and thought I'd give it a try.

Heat the oven to 200 and strip the rubber backing off the light and place full unit inside the oven for 10-12 minutes. Take it out and using a small flat bed screw driver or small seal pick gently prize the lens and it will come away. Be carefull as it will be very hot and fragile.

I then lightly sanded the areas of corrosion and masked the areas only that needed painting. I used chrome paint and the finish was good.

I then used plenty of solvent based 'No Nails' or a similar strong glue and stuck the lens back on. I done a further 2 lights using the same method. They have turned out very well.

Worth a try to anybody whose lights are needing a facelift!!

I would say that its an easy job.

[morcheen]

got any before and after pics ?

if you don't want to risk it yourself this company does it.not tried them myself.

http://www.chromerestorationspecialist.co.uk/

[aden]

i done similar, i had a cracked lens and managed to replace it, easier than u might think well worth a go

[rallyesport04]

i did somthing similar in the past found a cheap tatty pair of lights good reflectors crap glass removed the cracked/chipped glass took the mint glass from a rusty back and you got yourself a nice set of lights