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anton1989
PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:14 pm Up
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does anyone know how to take the front plastic off the the lights pictured below? the cover on my sidelight came off when i was trying to get a bulb out that fell in Sad there are a few metal clips on them which i have taken off but this did not do anything?

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Need heat to melt the glue but not too much heat tho
 
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Sad sounds like headace. i take it i would have to glue them back on, what glue would i have to use?
 
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Silicone would be the best stuff to use
 
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ok thanks alot
 
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Lee
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Put them in the oven at 100oC for 20 mins
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Or use a heat gun
 
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Oven is easier and less messing about.
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will the oven not damage anything else? dont have a heat gun will a hair dryer do the job?
 
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Lee wrote:
Put them in the oven at 100oC for 20 mins

Wait till they're golden brown and risen before taking them out. Smile

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Ash wrote:
Lee wrote:
Put them in the oven at 100oC for 20 mins

Wait till they're golden brown and risen before taking them out. Smile

lol yh i'll try that.

 
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the silicone sealant shouldn't be set solid to begin with ? just stick a knife in it and cut around then peel it off when its separated
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Stick them in the oven. I've done loads. Softens the glue equally and less chance in melting anything as you won't be tempted to hold the heat gun too close Wink
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Lee wrote:
Stick them in the oven. I've done loads. Softens the glue equally and less chance in melting anything as you won't be tempted to hold the heat gun too close Wink

cheers ill be trying this tomorrow, let you know how i get on.

 
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Put them on the middle shelf and pre-heat the oven.

20 mins for Ultra/In.pro
15 mins for china crap

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