Hi Guys,

I have the directions/s2ki thread from Ric's and that there have been a lot of threads on the topic here in s2ki, but I haven't seen answers to the following:

1. Once the lens is separated from the black housing, do you need to scrape or clean off any of the old glue?

2. If you get some of the glue where you don't want it to be, what can you use to safely get it off the plastic lens?

Any other recommendations or words of wisdom would also be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

try to pm w1ngman, he's the local expert.

 

W1ngman

 

1. Don't scrape off adhesive sealant...the two halves will "smooch" back together again, reheat, squish tight, relock clips...and then its just up to you to consider adding an additional bead of silicone sealant around the entire carcass to assure you never have to deal with moisture concerns .

2. Short answer?...don't get the sealant where you don't want it to be . There are too many delicates where you could remove paint, hurt clear plastic, etc. with an inappropriate cleansing agent (such as Goo-gone). Goo-gone type products will work, mind you...just that say items such your black insert and the chrome ring around the HID...those paints/applications can be stripped riiiiiiight off with such a harsh product ).

3. You didn't ask...but you want to BAKE ...and at 225 degrees. Never, never, never, ever Broil .

Or...sorry...lil' plug for me here ...consider driving down to my place and I'll do your conversion for you for $135 .

- Dave

PS. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions...

 

;-)

 

Yuppers! ... See ya tomorrow morning at ~ 9am Brian

 

When I do the clearing I personally try to remove as much of the old stuff as I can then use new sealant...I've heard problems with moisture getting in sometimes if you dont. I'm not doubting w1ngman...just stating my personal preference.

 

get it done with wingman... not only is he the best guy to deal with, youll save yourself all that money for new headlights after you screw it up doing it yourself.

 

I understand where you're coming from...and it could happen...*IF* an air pocket didn't allow the two halfs to "squish" together tightly and *IF* no additional bead of silicone sealant was applied around the entire headlamp. Again, wouldn't disagree a bit.

But on the other hand, *IF* one follows both steps (reuses existing sealant and also applies a supplemental bead of silicone sealant over the seam)...that mug is mucho-protected .

But the effort to remove all that existing sealant (sealant that is very good!) is just a bit of a PITA all things being equal.

300+ conversions...none have failed my way .

- Dave

 

w1ngmans headlight clearing