Headlight Lense New, Where

oov802 · 04-01-2006, 01:43 PM

Hey, Just painted my headlight beazels black, reassembled the headlights an now you can see like millions of little cracks in the cover which were not visable with the original silver beazel, i think this is from ageing in the sun. Where can i buy the new plastic headlight covers ? or do i have to buy complete headlights ?

LG · 04-01-2006, 01:55 PM

Talk to "The Dok".

He does repairs, reseals and all that to headlights.

www.theheadlighthospital.com.au
Email: dok196@optusnet.com.au

sfr rob · 04-01-2006, 04:11 PM

LG is on the money, great bloke to deal with give, him a call!

The Dok · 04-01-2006, 11:48 PM

Hmmmmmmmmm me thinks it's more from overheating in the oven, as the AU lenses are not prone to failure (yet)!!! Sometimes it's actually more cost effective to have it professionally done in the first instance

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I can help you in this case, but would not recommend re-installing them yourself.

Is there anything better than the praises of satisfied customers..........thanks guy's.......much appreciated :the_finge

oov802 · 05-01-2006, 10:19 AM

Its not from oven overheating, have only done 1 headlight and the other one is finely cracked as well, just not as noticeable over the silver beazel. I just want new lenses dok can you give me price for 2 of em. Please

The Dok · 05-01-2006, 10:23 AM

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GlennBA · 05-01-2006, 11:38 AM

00v8302 my lights have very very slight fractures in them too i noticed. You cannot tell unless you look closely though. Dok, will this get worse if i do the headlight bezel mod?

The Dok · 05-01-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennAUII

00v8302 my lights have very very slight fractures in them too i noticed. You cannot tell unless you look closely though. Dok, will this get worse if i do the headlight bezel mod?

I have not come across this problem (fracturing), as yet (seems to be only AU11) but in my experience.......yes. Anytime you subject the lens to the high temp's required to remove it, there is always a risk. Putting a headlight in an oven at home is playing with fire.............apart from the fact they don't fit. In @15 yrs I have NEVER overcooked a headlight, but then again, my oven is purpose built for this type of job. If I were doing this mod (here) & saw the fracturing, I would recommend & install new lenses, or better still, just order a pair of reco'd one's from me with the black insert already done.

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oov802 · 05-01-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dok

I have not come across this problem (fracturing), as yet (seems to be only AU11) but in my experience.......yes. Anytime you subject the lens to the high temp's required to remove it, there is always a risk. Putting a headlight in an oven at home is playing with fire.............apart from the fact they don't fit. In @15 yrs I have NEVER overcooked a headlight, but then again, my oven is purpose built for this type of job. If I were doing this mod (here) & saw the fracturing, I would recommend & install new lenses, or better still, just order a pair of reco'd one's from me with the black insert already done.

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Yeah, Thats the way to go, reco'd ones from The Dok, were a lot cheaper than i thought, at that price its not worth the hassle of doing it urself.

GlennBA · 05-01-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dok

or better still, just order a pair of reco'd one's from me with the black insert already done.

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whats that worth.. sounds safer..

**Mechan1k** · 06-01-2006, 10:05 PM

Hey "The Dok" ... I will be undertaking pulling my aftermarket AU headlights apart to fit HID projectors in them .... got any ummm ... tips or pointers for this ... I know I will have to cut a perfect circle in the back of the headlight reflector to accomodate the projector ... what is a good sealant/adhesive to keep the projector in place???

I am trying to keep the headlight adjustment so i can adjust them up and down as well.

LUXO_8 · 06-01-2006, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dok

I have not come across this problem (fracturing), as yet (seems to be only AU11)

i have, and its not just a single model...ive had all model AU's that have it..

it is as though the plastic has been heavily shocked...,or twisted, while they're hot......which would seperate the different layers used to make up the lens...

you have to be extremely careful as you pull the headlights to bits... otherwise you risk damage

LUXO_8 · 06-01-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Hey "The Dok" ... I will be undertaking pulling my aftermarket AU headlights apart to fit HID projectors in them .... got any ummm ... tips or pointers for this ... I know I will have to cut a perfect circle in the back of the headlight reflector to accomodate the projector ... what is a good sealant/adhesive to keep the projector in place???

I am trying to keep the headlight adjustment so i can adjust them up and down as well.

just a tip, i wouldnt hard-fix the projector to the reflector......
i'd make the fitment to the reflector fully adjustable just like the actual reflector is adjustable within the headlight.. this way, you can fine-tune the positioning if the projector mounting into the main reflector. just some screws spaced out with washers would do the trick in sure...

The Dok · 07-01-2006, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Hey "The Dok" ... I will be undertaking pulling my aftermarket AU headlights apart to fit HID projectors in them .... got any ummm ... tips or pointers for this ... I know I will have to cut a perfect circle in the back of the headlight reflector to accomodate the projector ... what is a good sealant/adhesive to keep the projector in place???

I am trying to keep the headlight adjustment so i can adjust them up and down as well.

More or less what MADNC_8 said but I'd try to keep it simple, however, when you say "aftermarket", what do you mean. Also you could use "Sikaflex" but I prefer "Bostik Gold" @1/2 the price but just as good, from Bunnings. Also, when you cut the reflector, use caution as the reflector surface is very easy to damage so blow off excess dust & use a soft rag or tissue to clean up.:thebirds: