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DE TANGO OF HEAD LIGHTS
Guys I've read a couple of posts on here about de tangoing the head lights and how it can sometimes be a bit of a disaster if not done correctly so it's put me off a bit from doing it up to now.
I get the jist of using the oven or hairdryers to soften the glue and remove the front glass but without wanting to sound too thick, how do you get the glass to re seat itself correctly again once you've taken out the orange lens?
Likewise does anyone have a link to a source for the new bulbs required once I take the orange out?
Sorry to drag this up and sound a but thick about it all
Kenny "Your mind is like a parachute! It will only function when open"!
Kenny
19th Nov 2013 6:50 pm
Ajpf5
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It's not difficult. I used a heat gun from Aldi. Heated up to separate then heat back up to seal.
Couple of good threads on here to walk you through the process.
Go for it looks great
Allan
19th Nov 2013 7:04 pm
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Cheers Allan
Wasn't sure about the re sealing process and don't want to F**K it up and be left with a very expensive mistake "Your mind is like a parachute! It will only function when open"!
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19th Nov 2013 7:08 pm
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See pic in the gallery.
Check the indicator bulbs first. I bought bulbs which didn't fit from a company on this forum although they said they were the right ones. Worth checking first
Don't bother with a hair dryer will take you all afternoon !
You won't, take your time get the lens to black moulding seal good and hot before you try to separate them, I find it easiest to start by the main beam and work out, every now and then re heat the sealing material Altox GSM FBH controller thread
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19th Nov 2013 7:19 pm
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So a heat gun looks like the way ahead then?
Beanie being a mong here but what are HIDS? My Disco is 2006 with head lights that move when cornering "Your mind is like a parachute! It will only function when open"!
You will need to wire a resistor in, too, to prevent the dash reporting a blown bulb (flashing/clicking twice as fast).
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19th Nov 2013 8:08 pm
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digitaljunior wrote:
If you are up here in Cumbria I'll try to help you with it
digitaljunior i'm up in Kendal most weeks working mate so any help would be appreciated "Your mind is like a parachute! It will only function when open"!
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19th Nov 2013 8:12 pm
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Woolmeister thanks for the link to the indicator bulbs Looks like this is going to cost me a few quid "Your mind is like a parachute! It will only function when open"!
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and don't want to F**K it up and be left with a very expensive mistake 
