Tinting headlamps

corsa_sri · Post by **corsa_sri** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 1:53 pm

Hi people.

Just wondering how you remove the headlamp covers from a corsa????

I dont have any clips. Looks like its glues on with very strong glue.

I want to paint the inner plastic black (to achieve a tinted look)

HELP!!!!

cheers

corsacant · Post by **corsacant** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 2:09 pm

Well, dont quote me on this but I once followed a guide on how to fit angeleye headlights and it said to put them into the oven on a low heat for a few mins until the glue softens, then just gently prise them apart.
Worked for me but I don\'t want responsibility if it don\'t work for you.

corsa_sri · Post by **corsa_sri** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:21 pm

what sort of temperature 100 degrees ???? ??????

punkheadgray · Post by **punkheadgray** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 11:08 pm

maybe a hair dryer would work?

corsacant · Post by **corsacant** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 11:15 pm

[quote=\"corsa_sri\"]what sort of temperature 100 degrees ???? ??????[/quote]
I really can\'t remember but obviously the lower the safer.
I think it may have been gas mark 3 or 4 or summin, but don\'t leave them in for long.

corsa_sri · Post by **corsa_sri** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 11:21 pm

LOL. tried hair dryer and paint stripper. Still no joy

will try oven for a few mins

are they ya tinted ones on in ya pic.??

did it pass mot??

corsacant · Post by **corsacant** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:10 am

Yeah they\'re tinted but they\'re factory made and e-marked so had no probs with the mot.

tom87 · Post by **tom87** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 5:34 pm

http://www.corsa-b.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=673&start=0 - this might help out

punkheadgray · Post by **punkheadgray** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 12:21 am

wow that link had a bit that id wrote in the past, and included another link to where i got my headlamps from Â£72 now

http://www.ccmotorsport.co.uk/Merchant2 ... Headlights

BlueCherub · Post by **BlueCherub** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:48 am

I\'ve just had smoked headlights put on my Corsa, makes a real difference!!!

BlueCherub