c6 angle eye head lights
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c6 angle eye head lights
i wanted to install these c6 angle eye head lights anyone knw how to take the head lights apart???
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This is from one of Talon90's posts:
"The lenses are held on with a urethane bond which is very similar to the adhesive that is used for a windshield. It will not soften in the oven. These are not like some of the import cars that can be baked and removed. The best method for removing the lens is to use a dremel and cut around the seal. Once it is separated it is then possible to clean out the old adhesive and get some new urethane bond and re-glue it."
I remember reading here that it is "possible" to soften the sealant by baking it BUT...there is a fine line between heating the sealant enough to get the lens apart and actually melting the plastic and ruining it. So...just be careful if you choose to try the baking method.
"The lenses are held on with a urethane bond which is very similar to the adhesive that is used for a windshield. It will not soften in the oven. These are not like some of the import cars that can be baked and removed. The best method for removing the lens is to use a dremel and cut around the seal. Once it is separated it is then possible to clean out the old adhesive and get some new urethane bond and re-glue it."
I remember reading here that it is "possible" to soften the sealant by baking it BUT...there is a fine line between heating the sealant enough to get the lens apart and actually melting the plastic and ruining it. So...just be careful if you choose to try the baking method.
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St. Jude Donor '17
I can pretty much guarantee that if you haven't tried this before you'll either craze the lens or melt the housing. There's a very fine line between success and failure.
As for the Angle Eyes I talked with the company in California on a couple of occasions but never seemed to progress for some reason.
As for the Angle Eyes I talked with the company in California on a couple of occasions but never seemed to progress for some reason.
This is from one of Talon90's posts:
"The lenses are held on with a urethane bond which is very similar to the adhesive that is used for a windshield. It will not soften in the oven. These are not like some of the import cars that can be baked and removed. The best method for removing the lens is to use a dremel and cut around the seal. Once it is separated it is then possible to clean out the old adhesive and get some new urethane bond and re-glue it."
I remember reading here that it is "possible" to soften the sealant by baking it BUT...there is a fine line between heating the sealant enough to get the lens apart and actually melting the plastic and ruining it. So...just be careful if you choose to try the baking method.
"The lenses are held on with a urethane bond which is very similar to the adhesive that is used for a windshield. It will not soften in the oven. These are not like some of the import cars that can be baked and removed. The best method for removing the lens is to use a dremel and cut around the seal. Once it is separated it is then possible to clean out the old adhesive and get some new urethane bond and re-glue it."
I remember reading here that it is "possible" to soften the sealant by baking it BUT...there is a fine line between heating the sealant enough to get the lens apart and actually melting the plastic and ruining it. So...just be careful if you choose to try the baking method.
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Do a search about those lights. There was a thread talking about them a couple of days ago. I believe the company that makes the halo had issues with them causing fires in Bimmers. I have a set that I never installed in my 330ci collecting dust because of those issues ( the worst $300 I ever spent).
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Those bright angel eye lights have caused fires in BMW's because they draw far more power/generate much more heat than the stock angel eyes put out - the system wasn't meant for those lights.
As for installing them on a Vette - only someone who knows how to use a Dremel can get the light box apart - it won't come apart because you put it in the oven - you'll only melt it. Frankly, unless you're a professional body shop worker, this isn't a good idea - and the lights will probably cause damage to the structure when you install them due to the heat (assuming they don't catch fire).
As for installing them on a Vette - only someone who knows how to use a Dremel can get the light box apart - it won't come apart because you put it in the oven - you'll only melt it. Frankly, unless you're a professional body shop worker, this isn't a good idea - and the lights will probably cause damage to the structure when you install them due to the heat (assuming they don't catch fire).
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St. Jude Donor '17
They will come apart if your brave enough to try it. It's an expensive mistake if you Fail.
No dremel was used on these.
No dremel was used on these.
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I really like the way it turned out! 
I think I remember hearing/reading something about a person who took the Audi Angel Eye's projector lights and put them directly into the C6 (like a direct fit). I wish I could remember... it was like a year ago.
I would be interested to learn who did the one pictured and how it was done, or if there is a kit for purchase.
I think I remember hearing/reading something about a person who took the Audi Angel Eye's projector lights and put them directly into the C6 (like a direct fit). I wish I could remember... it was like a year ago.
I would be interested to learn who did the one pictured and how it was done, or if there is a kit for purchase.
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St. Jude Donor '17
LightWurkz did the ones pictured. I talked with them several months ago. They cut the lens off and did the retro with the "eyes" then re-glued the lens.
We discussed doing a few sets with a more controlled method but the prices soon when through the roof.
We discussed doing a few sets with a more controlled method but the prices soon when through the roof.
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