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lens for clear headlight and angel project

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Post by markeg » Tue Jul 25, 2017 12:43 am

JINGLE wrote: Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:54 pm
I just saw that "sweeper" indicator thread in the main section, I'm 100% giving that a go as looks so good! As you say, might get away with removing that whole amber hockey stick?
It proberbly won't look right with the whole stick removed. Clears are very difficult to source, but if you split you could try tinting, or even use some silver mirror film & a light tint on the ambers?

Currently splitting a set, so if you need any pics let me know.
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Post by JINGLE » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:07 am

Hi mate, if you take some photos I would appreciate taking a look if that's ok? Not taken any lights apart before so a little nervous!

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Post by IAmOrion » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:11 am

Share them here please, I'd like to see them too! I have split plenty of lights before but never the z4 lights
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Post by markeg » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:28 am

OK, no problem. I'll take a load today and upload them here
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Post by markeg » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:28 pm

This is my boomerang indicator. It's clear, but I have applied a light smoke tint to it. They open easily; there are three clips underneath that are easily unclipped. You'll also find the amber bulb covers; I've removed mine as I didn't like the way the amber showed through the clear.
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The boomerangs screw onto the lens shrouds - if you left them out there would be a large gap at the base of the headlight:
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A side view of the Xenon component; at the base you can see the electromagnet (the black ended circular drum with a hooked wire coming out) that, when charged, pulls the lever on the shutter; this is how the Xenon can do full & dipped beam.
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You may also notice that I had a damaged lens mount. I've repaired this with some Sugru, as it sets as a stiff rubber (no sniggering at the back) and holds the mount without cracking - I chose Sugru over some Araldite/Chemical Metal because of past experience when Araldite kept cracking under load/vibration.

And a back view, for completeness
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Let me know if you need any other pics; I'm not planning on sealing them up until this weekend at the earliest.
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Post by IAmOrion » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:30 pm

markeg wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:28 pm Let me know if you need any other pics; I'm not planning on sealing them up until this weekend at the earliest.
Awesome pics, thanks! Would love to see your cut line too if poss at some point. I've been debating the best cut path to take!
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Post by markeg » Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:43 pm

Difficult to describe, but I'll try.

Coming back from the front on the headlight, before you hit the back, there is a lip. I cut just behind that. I've attached a picture of the removed lens so you can see the edge (excuse the mess; these are reopened headlights and I've yet to clean all the old silicon off)
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Looking at the parts together from below the headlight:
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Post by IAmOrion » Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:15 pm

markeg wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:43 pm Difficult to describe, but I'll try.

Coming back from the front on the headlight, before you hit the back, there is a lip. I cut just behind that. I've attached a picture of the removed lens so you can see the edge (excuse the mess; these are reopened headlights and I've yet to clean all the old silicon off)
Thanks. Good to see others doing it and all pics are helpful :D
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Post by Rally » Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:50 pm

Some pics when we split mine a couple of weekends ago as you can see lens completely intact as well as the prongs ensuring they went back together without issue, top tip take your time we spent over a couple of hours cutting but worth it the way they went back together.
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Post by Rally » Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:53 pm

markeg wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 12:43 am
JINGLE wrote: Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:54 pm
I just saw that "sweeper" indicator thread in the main section, I'm 100% giving that a go as looks so good! As you say, might get away with removing that whole amber hockey stick?
It proberbly won't look right with the whole stick removed. Clears are very difficult to source, but if you split you could try tinting, or even use some silver mirror film & a light tint on the ambers?

Currently splitting a set, so if you need any pics let me know.
Agreed I bought a set of sweeping indicators but couldn't make it work without what I thought would be to much cutting.
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Post by IAmOrion » Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:59 pm

Rally wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:50 pm Some pics when we split mine a couple of weekends ago as you can see lens completely intact as well as the prongs ensuring they went back together without issue, top tip take your time we spent over a couple of hours cutting but worth it the way they went back together.
They almost look like they were done in the oven!! (I know they weren't, but I mean they look that good like the lens was just pulled away)

Good job. It's the cutting part I'm most afraid of! Anyone sprayed their reflector black? I got recommended to buy some high build plastic gloss black that apparently doesn't require the under surface to be roughed up and also doesn't crack etc. I know from previous experience spraying over the chrome can be a ball ache too.
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Post by markeg » Wed Jul 26, 2017 10:19 am

IAmOrion wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:59 pm
Rally wrote: Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:50 pm Some pics when we split mine a couple of weekends ago as you can see lens completely intact as well as the prongs ensuring they went back together without issue, top tip take your time we spent over a couple of hours cutting but worth it the way they went back together.
They almost look like they were done in the oven!! (I know they weren't, but I mean they look that good like the lens was just pulled away)

Good job. It's the cutting part I'm most afraid of! Anyone sprayed their reflector black? I got recommended to buy some high build plastic gloss black that apparently doesn't require the under surface to be roughed up and also doesn't crack etc. I know from previous experience spraying over the chrome can be a ball ache too.
Yes, mine were chrome and are now satin black. Just rough up the surface with some 1500 grit paper, and use a plastic primer. Job's a good 'un.
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Post by JINGLE » Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:30 pm

Great helpful photos guys :)

Any links to the angel eye rings you got?

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