Tail Lights!

[posty]

Just a quick question.

Is it possible to split down the brake light cluster to spray the chrome bit? if so, is it the same process as doing the headlights?

cheers

[ormi]

Just a quick question.

Is it possible to split down the brake light cluster to spray the chrome bit? if so, is it the same process as doing the headlights?

cheers

yes it is mate........but you have to CUT them open you cant just heat them up......

[posty]

that sounds like a challenge.

Any idea of the best tool for the job? or am i best to leave it alone?

[ormi]

that sounds like a challenge.

Any idea of the best tool for the job? or am i best to leave it alone?

i,ve never done it but people recomend a dremmel matey..

[posty]

That would make sense, will have to see if i can get my hands on one!

cheers for the help buddy!

[Rory]

see if u can get ur hands on a spare set of light clusters incase u get it wrong too, not that I don't have faith, but i know i'd screw somethin like that up very easily lol

[posty]

see if u can get ur hands on a spare set of light clusters incase u get it wrong too, not that I don't have faith, but i know i'd screw somethin like that up very easily lol

me and you think alike, I am currently browsing fleabay for a set as we speak!

[Bazza]

i have done it :D

yes use a dremel

with a diamond cutting blade

cut very slowly as running fast will build up heat and melt the plastic

do not force it !

reseal with clear silicone

here is the finished article

[posty]

i have done it :D

yes use a dremel

with a diamond cutting blade

cut very slowly as running fast will build up heat and melt the plastic

do not force it !

reseal with clear silicone

here is the finished article

looks really good, definately makes me want to do it,

may sound stupid but I guess you just cut along the join of the lense and backing, is that right?

[Bazza]

looks really good, definately makes me want to do it,

may sound stupid but I guess you just cut along the join of the lense and backing, is that right?

yes, as near as you can

[posty]

sound, thanks very much.

I will let you know how I get on

[Talisker]

I posted a guide a while ago here, Click me!

[hawk77]

sound, thanks very much.

I will let you know how I get on

To have a cleaner cut, you can fix the light cluster in a vice or something and use your both hands for a steady cut. Don't rush it and make sure you wear protection glasses as the hot plastic could damage your eye if gets in there by mistake. Use bond and seal silicone type.

I am having a go (4th pair with no problems) and have some parts masked in couple of weeks. It will look ace. I wil post some pics soon.

Cheers

[StuP]

i have done it :D

yes use a dremel

with a diamond cutting blade

cut very slowly as running fast will build up heat and melt the plastic

do not force it !

reseal with clear silicone

here is the finished article

That looks amazing mate, just booking some leave to do mine as it could take a while waiting for paint to dry etc