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eteej

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:09 pm

Joined: May 18, 2014
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I have just had a set of second hand angel eyes arrive today, they are in good condition other than the inside of the cover, it is filthy in there, I can see that it is attached with clips but the lens doesn't move when you move the clips. Anyone any idea of how to get these off safely so I can clean them before they grace my car? Cheers

mtempsch

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:06 am

Joined: Apr 14, 2010
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Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

eteej wrote:

I have just had a set of second hand angel eyes arrive today, they are in good condition other than the inside of the cover, it is filthy in there, I can see that it is attached with clips but the lens doesn't move when you move the clips. Anyone any idea of how to get these off safely so I can clean them before they grace my car?

Without seeing the specific ones you've got, most likely the lens is attached to the housing with glue/mastic to make an air/moisture tight seal.

Typical procedure for splitting headlights is [real careful] use of a hot air gun or powerful hair dryer along the seam. Or heat the entire thing in the oven at about 75-100 degC, then possibly combine with hot air gun / hair dryer if it proves stubborn.
Start low and increase heat only if things don't give.
Use gloves to protect your hands as you pull the pieces apart.


	Silvermetallic 2004 206 RC

tomhollo21

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:48 am

Joined: May 27, 2014
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Location: guildford

I used a hot knife to cut through the old sealent when I did mine

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