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Removing/Painting R53 headlights

Postby marcus » Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:05 pm

help please :roll:
I hear that there are several club members that have done this before...
could anyone direct me to a web site/link on how to remove headlamps on the R53 ?...i looked just about everywhere...joey mods...etc...
i am getting ready to paint them but tooooo scared to remove them without any guidance...
thank you
do you really have to stick them in the oven to loosen the silicone :shock:
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Postby deemotored » Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:44 pm

Oy, Nate?
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oy nate ?

Postby marcus » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:02 am

aaand that means ?...btw...nice cartoon pic...can you do that with my face too :?:
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Postby deemotored » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:47 am

send me a picture. :)
That means that Nate is really good at this sort of thing.
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Re: Removing/Painting R53 headlights

Postby perrin » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:51 am

marcus wrote:help please :roll:
I hear that there are several club members that have done this before...
could anyone direct me to a web site/link on how to remove headlamps on the R53 ?...i looked just about everywhere...joey mods...etc...
i am getting ready to paint them but tooooo scared to remove them without any guidance...
thank you
do you really have to stick them in the oven to loosen the silicone :shock:
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Yes the oven is used. Just make sure not to use to much silicone when you put them back together. I agree with Dee Nate is good very good at this.
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Postby azminiman » Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:01 pm

I just got a Moss mini book yesterday that had these pre done. Not sure exactly what all it includes, didnt pay that much attention. but you may want to take a peek..
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Postby scuzzlepook » Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:09 pm

azminiman wrote:I just got a Moss mini book yesterday that had these pre done. Not sure exactly what all it includes, didnt pay that much attention. but you may want to take a peek..

They came in silver or black & looked pretty nice!
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mos mini headlights

Postby marcus » Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:22 pm

thxs guys...i have been eyeing those for the past weeks...$too expensive$
todd actually send me a NAM link that walks you through the process... :D
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