Got my GT4 Clear Signal Lenses! WOOO! Options

[Random_Stranger]

But now I ask what is the best method for removing my old lenses? Can I put them on a cookie sheet? Or would that melt the original housing? I guess what I am asking is what is best used to place objects of your car (Turn Signals. Projectors, etc..) to be sat upon in the oven?

[3TST]

Front Indicator Lense Replacement

Just removed my lenses, this is what I did:

1. Got large saucepan filled with water.
2. Placed on stove and pre-heated water until boiling.

3. Placed the indicator unit into boiling water sideways first so that there was boiling water inside the indicator unit and then up-ended it.

4. Left in the boiling water for about 5-7minutes (one took 5mins, the other took 7mins).
5. Carefully removed indicator unit (it's hot) and prised indicator lense off using a flat blade screwdriver.


Next tasks...
I have just bought some Chrome paint and propose to paint the interior of the light unit. This should produce an excellent reflective backing.
Got some black paint in the garage so I'm going to accent the clear lenses.

Then it's a case of fitting the clear lenses - I propose to do this by placing the indicator unit under the grill face-up so that the black putty/glue is pliable before slipping the new lense into place.

This post has been edited by 3TST: Jan 16, 2009 - 10:09 AM

[wolfie308]

Then it's a case of fitting the clear lenses - I propose to do this by placing the indicator unit under the grill face-up so that the black putty/glue is pliable before slipping the new lense into place.

I really wouldn't recommend using the grill - too much risk of damaging the backing for my liking. The oven isn't that scary, but if you're worried, I'd use a hairdryer for this stage. Do take the time to poke down the mastic into the recess - you can use a small flat blade screwdriver dampened in water to stop it sticking. No further adhesive should be necessary.

For the ultimate effect, removing the unecessary partition before spraying completes the look. Best done with Dremel but can be done with care and a very sharp craft knife/scalpel.

Look forward to seeing the fitted result.