cje001 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 All, Decided to clean my headlights today, ordered some Meguires plastic cleaner and polish, got some 2000grit wet/dry sandpaper and nicked a tube of silicon off my dad! The drivers headlight was ok as you can see in the pic below, but the passenger one was awful, really yellowed and let the car down loads. And after a spell in the oven, lots of elbow grease and some swearing its back together and going off over night on the kitchen floor! Pretty pleased for a £10 and a couple of hours work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Oh and the mats f&cked now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Nice job there, there a sucker to pull apart huh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 You will probably have to do the drivers one next as it will look dull next to this one now!lol! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Nice job there, there a sucker to pull apart huh Yeah had more trouble finding the seal and fitting them in the oven!!! Came apart ok though, and yes i reckon the drivers may need doing now! Will post pics tomorrow and see! THOR next for a checkup to make sure all is well and new induction kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 THOR next for a checkup to make sure all is well and new induction kit. New induction? The best induction would be to go back to stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 New induction? The best induction would be to go back to stock K&N cough cough but nice work on the lights bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 New induction? The best induction would be to go back to stock I`ve plans for big power eventually so induction has been recommended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadssupra Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 How long did you leave in the oven and at what Temp? Don`t want to sound like a Delia but also don`t want to mess them up! It`s Grand National w/end and thought i`d take advantage with my car off the road a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 How long did you leave in the oven and at what Temp? Don`t want to sound like a Delia but also don`t want to mess them up! It`s Grand National w/end and thought i`d take advantage with my car off the road a few days. 90c for 6mins. Defo worth doing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadssupra Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Thanks for info Mine aren`t that bad but can just see slight yellowing on inside. Plus i don`t know weather to paint them satin? My car is also 202 black and don`t know if it would go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Very well done dude the light came out great! Like you said well worth doing, esp if your light(s) are quite dull &/or yellowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Thanks for info Mine aren`t that bad but can just see slight yellowing on inside. Plus i don`t know weather to paint them satin? My car is also 202 black and don`t know if it would go? See if anyone has any pics of similar mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 b;3083477']Very well done dude the light came out great! Like you said well worth doing, esp if your light(s) are quite dull &/or yellowing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I`ve plans for big power eventually so induction has been recommended Unless you are going single the stock airbox is more than capable even with the highest tuned hybrid turbo engines. If you're going single you'll replace the induction kit anyway. PS: Moved out of tech section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Thanks for info Mine aren`t that bad but can just see slight yellowing on inside. Plus i don`t know weather to paint them satin? My car is also 202 black and don`t know if it would go? i'd try and get as close to the dark gunmetal the facelift inserts have, looks better me thinks. nice job on the refurbs too btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadssupra Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I might just keep em chrome as the one you`ve done is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadssupra Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 i'd try and get as close to the dark gunmetal the facelift inserts have, looks better me thinks. nice job on the refurbs too btw. You may be right as i fitted facelift rears, What paint colour is the `gunmetal` ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 You may be right as i fitted facelift rears, What paint colour is the `gunmetal` ? Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Put the headlight back in this morning and then cleaned and polished her for the first time Lovely weather for it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 looks great mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Thanks mate, I'm really Pleased with how the passenger headlight has turned out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 looking good your effort has paid of no end, fresh lights always lift the front end nicely. she looks a right stunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 This next http://www.ultimate-inc.co.jp/signature/supra/img1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 noticed on another thread you were looking at this, will be nice to see a bit more of a rare kit on the forum for a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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