painting the interior of the headlights black . how to ?

[nutzu]

hello , i have a seat cordoba model 99-02 . has the same headlights as ibiza 99-02 . i have 2 separate bulbs h7+h1 as there are in cupra . not a single h4 .

i bought 2 lens projectors from a volvo ( h7 ) and i want to adapt them in headlights . also , i want to paint the interior of the headlight black as there are on cupra .

the headlights can be opened/detached in hot water or whit a hair dryer or else they need to be cut around to separate the glas from the projectors ?

here are some pictures . i want advices from someone who did this thing . thanks

a open headlight that was cut ( i found this image on a forum . is not mine )



and my projectors from a volvo . has h7 bulbs ( just for info ) they fit in the headlight

 

[crisrik]

Hi nutzu,
nice pics.
announce me if you find out smthing about how to open a headlamp.
cheers

 

[walkersky]

you can use a heatgun to heat up the glue and use a stanley knife to cut the warmed glue

 

[crisrik]

do you tryed it..??
i'm not sure if a heatgun will work..

 

[shaneyibizamk3]

Hi why dont you buy a set of cupra headlamps which are already black inside thats what i have on my ibiza sport? I will be uploading pics soon when I can as im a newb lol

 

[crisrik]

Shaney..
In eastern Europe .. we like to DIY..
don't you???

our budget is smaller than you imagine.. ))

 

[Juhuts]

I did this mod to my headlights few months ago.

I baked in oven at 100 degrees for about 10 minutes them and then opened them with screwdriver.

The second headlight was more difficult. I think that it was opened in the past and concentrated much better than originally. It needed for opening more of the heating times and higher temperature.

After that i sanded all non reflective panels and painted them black. After that new sealants and about 12-24h drying time.

Then they were ready.
And how much i paid.
20€ headligt e.a
2€ some matte black spray paint

Not so easy, but not so hard mod and it was cheap From Volkswagen dealership those headlights would be 180€ e.a

 

[crisrik]

I did this mod to my headlights few months ago.

I baked in oven at 100 degrees for about 10 minutes them and then opened them with screwdriver.

The second headlight was more difficult. I think that it was opened in the past and concentrated much better than originally. It needed for opening more of the heating times and higher temperature.

Hy JUHUTS,

at one another post you said that you coocked you're headlight for 23 minutes at 100 degrees.

my que is.. What kind of oven..????

 

[Juhuts]

Hy JUHUTS,

at one another post you said that you coocked you're headlight for 23 minutes at 100 degrees.

my que is.. What kind of oven..????

Yes. It took 23 minutes because it was very tight. It was that which was opened in the past and concentrated with large amounts of seal.

It takes 10 minutes if the headlight is with original sealants.

 

[crisrik]

I will try Juhuts,

I've just bought today a S-H bumper, left headlight and the grills..
the headlight wich is on the car i will try to cook.. (it is working perfectly, but it has some fastening ears broken)

 

[Juhuts]

Like mine was too remember to remove all bulbs and light motors from lights.
And remember that reflective chromes are very wulnerable. Be careful when protecting surfaces. Don't use tape on that. I did that mistake and used some tape first :/

 

[crisrik]

K
thank's for the tips..
i will take care...

Anyway I will start on the one what will remain spare... so.. even if I fail.. it won;t hurt..